Wednesday 28th February 2024 | 116 Pall Mall, London

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Evolving operations, identifying opportunities

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Please note that this event will be in conjunction with the
Private Equity European ESG Summit

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As the private equity sector moves into a new phase of development Private Equity Wire is pleased to introduce an event created by GPs-for-GPs.


Informed by in-depth industry consultation, our gathering for senior leaders at PE firms - from across operations, finance, legal, back-office, sales, IR and technology - will help your business evolve via comprehensive panel discussions and a series of detail orientated roundtable sessions designed for small groups.


During this carefully curated series of panels and roundtables, there will be time for networking and informal conversations with close peers and colleagues.

  • Be a closed and invite-only gathering, this means no media and a curated audience of genuine peers
  • Bring together senior staff from across the GP leadership suite to discussed shared problems, opportunities and solutions
  • Focus on current trends, emerging themes and the likely innovations and disruptors of the next 5 years

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AGENDA

8:30 AM

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

9:00 AM

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR

An expert panel of investment leaders discuss the current outlook and break down the key factors at play in the future of the private equity industry

The big story: How private equity is positioning for a shift in fortunes

PANEL 1

9:05 AM

  • An overview of lessons learned from private equity’s most historically challenging period
  • What are we expected to see from interest rates, recession, and inflation projections for the year?
  • From sectors to regions, what are the expected pockets of opportunity in 2024?
  • Is there a bull cycle on the horizon?

Speaker:

  • Ricardo Miró-Quesada, Partner, Head of Private Equity, Arcano Partners

Fireside Chat

9:45 AM

How AI advancement could shake up the private equity competitive landscape

  • An interview with a leading CTO covering the potential AI has to offer and separating the hype from the reality to help you gain a competitive edge

Senior executives from top private equity firms explore the leading considerations required to project your future business growth with value adding missions

Value adds: Building healthy, sustainable and high-performing portfolios

PANEL 2

10:00 AM

  • Fleshing out more rigorous due diligence processes
  • Redefining the indicators of a high-performing asset
  • What are the most effective value creation levers in the current economy?
  • Is there fool-proof approach to keeping tabs on expanding and increasingly complex portfolios?

10:40 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 1

11:10 AM

Roundtable A | NAV financing: flash in the pan or the future of liquidity

  • What are the key drivers and advantages of NAV financing in today's financial landscape?
  • Are there regulatory and risk considerations associated with NAV financing, and how are they being managed?
  • How does NAV financing impact traditional liquidity mechanisms, such as secondary market trading or direct investments?
  • Is NAV financing a sustainable, long-term solution, or is it more of a short-term trend?

Fund sponsors are increasingly turning to NAV financing to meet a variety of needs and objectives, and although in the early stages of adoption the up take is expected to soar

Roundtable B | Tech in focus: The disruptive tools that are transforming private equity

From advanced data analytics to AI, new tech has been making waves across the PE market with many adopting new technologies into daily practice. But in an ever-advancing state, it is hard to keep on top of what trends are innovative and how to separate the hype from the reality

  • What are the most impactful technologies currently driving disruption and transformation?
  • Is AI really the answer?
  • Leaders vs Followers: Is it best to be an innovative leader or eliminate risks by letting others test the waters first?
  • Explore successful use-cases as well as the common challenges faced

Roundtable C | Secondaries special: Liquidity, continuation and exit solutions

Leading private equity experts and investors share insights into the prominence on both LP and GP led secondaries and the future of the market

  • Exploring the growing instance and opportunity of LP-led secondaries
  • A critical evaluation of the GP-led secondaries space
  • What other solutions to the liquidity and flexibility problem are available?
  • Are shorter exit cycles on the horizon?

Speakers:

  • Jorn Krenn, Principal, Secondary Investments, Alpinvest
  • Michal Lang, Partner, Astorg

Roundtable D | Future people: Building the right culture, attracting the right talent

The talent landscape is changing and becoming more competitive than ever before, with both employer requirements and employee needs adapting with the times. It is vital to find the right balance to secure a prosperous team of the future.

  • How have talent expectations changed within hedge funds and how have the skills and expertise required adapted?
  • What cultural values and norms are driving success and how are they being preserved/catered for?
  • Diversity is key, but how is diversity and inclusion being fostered in both the talent pool and culture?
  • What role does technology and innovation play in shaping the future talent pool? How does this impact the key sill requirements?

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 2

11:50 PM

Roundtable A | NAV financing

Roundtable B | Tech in focus

Roundtable C | Secondaries special

Roundtable D | Future people

  • Jorn Krenn, Principal, Secondary Investments, Alpinvest
  • Michal Lang, Partner, Astorg

12:30 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

COO’s delve into real world use-cases, challenges faced and lessons learnt when tasked with adding value as an operations lead

Ops on top: Fund administration, process improvement and compliance

PANEL 3

1:30 PM

  • Understanding LP transparency and reporting requirements
  • How to identify the data points in focus from a regulatory compliance standpoint
  • Is it possible to strike a perfect balance of outsourcing and in-house development?
  • Finding the right level between commoditisation and silver service

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 3

2:10 PM

Roundtable E | Private wealth: The next treasure trove for PE fundraising?

  • Are there specific characteristics or advantages of private wealth driving the increasing interest?
  • Are there strategies or structures that PE firms adopt to effectively tap into this segment of investors, considering their unique needs and preferences?
  • How can private equity firms adapt their fundraising and investor relations strategies to effectively engage and accommodate private wealth investors? 
  • What role does regulatory compliance, risk management, and wealth preservation play in attracting private wealth investment into private equity funds? 

Roundtable F | AI in PE: Value add or human substitute?

  • How is AI currently being utilized within the Private Equity landscape to enhance decision-making processes, and what specific areas does it most significantly impact?
  • Does AI complement human expertise and augment decision-making rather than replace it?
  • Are there strategies or frameworks in place to combine AI-driven data analysis with the nuanced understanding and intuition of experienced professionals? 
  • How do stakeholders view the ethical implications and transparency surrounding its use, and what steps are taken to address these concerns? 

Roundtable G | Deal room: Finding routes back to big-ticket transactions

  • How have recent economic, geopolitical, or regulatory changes affected the availability and execution of large-scale deals in the private equity sector?
  • What criteria and due diligence processes are essential for assessing the feasibility and potential success of big-ticket transactions in today's market environment?
  • How can private equity firms enhance deal origination strategies to access and secure such transactions in a competitive landscape? 
  • What role does adaptability, flexibility, and creativity play in unlocking opportunities for significant transactions? 

Roundtable H | Flexi in focus: Evergreen structures, co-investments and other innovative solutions

  • What benefits do evergreen structures provide in terms of capital deployment, investment flexibility, and alignment with investors' long-term objectives?
  • In what ways do co-investments foster collaboration and value creation for both limited partners and general partners in private equity deals?
  • What other innovative solutions beyond traditional fund structures are emerging and how do they cater to evolving investor demands and market dynamics? 
  • How can private equity firms effectively balance risk management, governance, and transparency while implementing these innovative structures and solutions? 

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 4

2:50 PM

Roundtable E | Private wealth: The next treasure trove for PE fundraising?

Roundtable F | AI in PE: Value add or human substitute?

Roundtable G | Deal room: Finding routes back to big-ticket transactions

Roundtable H | Flexi in focus: Evergreen structures, co-investments and other innovative solutions

3:30 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

Growth versus buyout: Risk-reward ratios and pockets of opportunity

Fireside Chat

4:05 PM

  • An interview with a leading private equity investor, discussing their expectations, preferences, and plans for their portfolio

In a volatile and competitive market, private equity managers must roll with the punches in order to stay on top by adapting to new ways of fundraising and managing investor relationships.

Fundraising special: Mapping investor sentiment for 2024

PANEL 4

4:20 PM

  • How is investor risk appetite looking going into 2024?
  • How are investor expectations evolving around transparency, compliance and reporting?
  • Marketing, client servicing and investor relations strategies
  • Positioning for a healthier future fundraising environment

5:00 PM

NETWORKING

Drinks Reception and networking

6:00 PM

EVENT CLOSES

Partner, Head of Private Equity at Arcano Partners

Ricardo Miró-Quesada

Principal, Secondary Investments at Alpinvest

Jorn Krenn

Partner at Astorg

Michal Lang

Alison Armstrong

Legal Counsel at GHO Capital

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Managing Dirctor Mid-Large Buy Out at Eurazeo

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Amandine Ayrem

Private Equity Specialist, LBS Guest Lecturer - PE&VC

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Benedetta Balducci

Stephanie Davis

Scott Conners

CEO at Azimut Libera Impresa SGR

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Marco Belletti

Adam Black

Head of ESG at Coller Capital

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Charlotte Henderson

COO and General Counsel at AllSeas Capital

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Stephanie Davis

Scott Conners

Global Lead of AI Technology at BNP Paribas Asset Management

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Adri Purkayastha

Managing Director at Blackstone

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Paul Morrisey

Meiping Yap

Director at Stonehage Fleming

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