Day Two 2026 agenda
- Chris Wade - Founder & Partner, Isomer Capital
- Asaf Horesh - Managing Partner, Vintage Investment Partners
How do you approach and pitch to family offices? What do families look for when evaluating managers? Do family offices seek to learn more about the asset class? How can VCs build a relationship with each family?
- Colette Ballou - Investor, Ballou Capital
Is defence technology currently Europe’s biggest focus? What can we expect from GPs and LPs with so much capital being allocated to this space?
- Michael Brown - Partner, Shield Capital
Why are LPs from different regions of the world focusing on Europe? How does expectation differ across the regions? Are there specific sectors that are of interest?
A selection of emerging managers will be given the chance to pitch their funds to a group of LPs.
For more information email sam.fullalove@informa.com
These exclusive presentations are only open to pre-registered LPs and run under the Chatham House Rule and closed to press. For LP pre-registration email nisa.pun@informa.com.
By invitation only, closed-door event run under the Chatham House Rule. This exclusive lunch is only open to invited single family offices. To enquire please email nisa.pun@informa.com.
What has been the result of the recent market surge in AI-driven healthcare delivery solutions? Why is the sector attracting significant capital from family offices? Are we seeing an emerging bubble in the space?
- Paolo Pio - Co-founder and General Partner, Exceptional Ventures
Should VCs focus on inherent traits instead of credentials when assessing raw potential? How are AI and data-centric methods impacting founder evaluation and deal flow?
- Check Warner MBE - Founding Partner, Ada Ventures
Does a US listing bring more than just higher valuations? Is strategic M&A activity at expected levels?
Discussion group run under the Chatham House Rule and closed to press. For LP pre-registration email nisa.pun@informa.com. For VC pre-registration email micah.passman@informa.com.
- Bjorn Tremmerie - Head of Technology Investments, European Investment Fund (EIF)
- Joe Schorge - Founder and Managing Partner, Isomer Capital
What are the latest insights from ESG research into VC? How can VCs improve at a firm level and influence progress at a portfolio level?
- Henry Philipson - Director of Marketing and Communications, Beringea
10 VCs and 10 LPs will speak together for three minutes.
For LP registration please email nisa.pun@informa.com.
For VC registration there will be a sign-up sheet at the LP & Speaker Desk from the start of welcome coffee at 8:45.