Specialist Summits Day
- Peter Andersson - Partner, Adams Street Partners
How are interest rates, inflation, and economic slowdowns impacting the European private debt market? What are the implications of ongoing geopolitical tensions on private debt investments? Where are the opportunities for private debt managers to deploy capital effectively in a volatile European market?
- You-Ha Hyun - Principal, Perpetual Investors
- Fady Chammas - Managing Director, Triton Debt Opportunities, Triton Partners
- Reji Vettasseri - Lead Portfolio Manager - Private Markets, DECALIA
- Ian Anderson - Managing Director, Credit & Markets, KKR
How has the European direct lending market evolved in recent years, and what are the key drivers of its growth? What sectors and geographies in Europe are presenting the most attractive opportunities for direct lending? How are direct lenders standing out in an increasingly competitive market?
- Kamal Nazha - Managing Director – Co-Head Private Credit & Special Situations EMEA, Nomura International plc
- David Merriman - Global Head of Private Debt, Beechbrook Capital
- Alexandra Tixier - Lead of Impact Private Credit, Allianz Global Investors
- Raphael Geys - Founding Partner, Dexteritas Investment Management
Which fundraising strategies are delivering for first‑time funds and smaller managers across European private debt? How are emerging managers differentiating themselves in a crowded market? What do LPs prioritise when allocating to emerging managers versus established firms?
- Sarah Finley - Global Director, FundWomen, 100 Women in Finance (100WF)
- Nadine Buckland - Founder & CEO, Zenzic Capital
- Tom Cheesman - Executive Directror, Stable
- Bryce Robertson - Executive Director, Real Estate Investments, GCM Grosvenor
How are LPs adjusting their allocations to European private debt in the current market environment? Which sectors and strategies are most attractive to LPs in Europe? How do LPs view the long-term potential of European private debt as an asset class?
- Gabriella Kindert - Independent Board Member, Neptune Leasing i.a.
- Valentina La Barba - Co-Portfolio Manager, Generali Asset Management
- Marieke van Kamp - Head of Private Markets, NN Group
- Frank Meijer - Global Head of Alternative Fixed Income, Aegon Asset Management
- Peter Andersson - Partner, Adams Street Partners
What makes asset-backed lending particularly attractive in the current market environment in Europe? How can asset-backed lending complement other private debt investments? How are unconventional assets like intellectual property and digital assets shaping the future of asset-backed lending?
- Joel Blake OBE - Founder & CEO, GFA Exchange
- Geoffroy t'Serstevens - CEO, ALIGN
- Srdjan Vlaski - Partner, StepStone Group
- Caroline Lovelace - Chief Investment Officer & Co-Portfolio Manager, Preserver Partners
What macroeconomic and sector-specific factors are driving distressed debt and special situations opportunities in Europe? Which industries are presenting the most compelling opportunities for distressed and special situations investing? What are the key risks associated with these strategies, and how can investors mitigate them effectively?
- Umang Rajbhandari - Director, bfinance
- You-Ha Hyun - Principal, Perpetual Investors
- Nick Cooney - Partner, LCP
- Stefanie Harzenetter - Investment Manager, Maryland GmbH
How have recent market developments impacted investor sentiment towards evergreen funds, especially semi-liquid ones and what steps can managers take to rebuild trust? How do evergreen funds balance the need for liquidity with the pursuit of long-term performance? What are the risks and vulnerabilities in evergreen funds, and how can they be mitigated in future product development?
- Ian Milton - Founder & CEO, Mercia Capital Partners
- Ana Maria Harrison - Partner, Adams Street Partners
- Fabian Körzendörfer - Partner, StepStone Group
- Sengal Selassie - CEO & Founder, Brightwood Capital Advisors
- Peter Andersson - Partner, Adams Street Partners