Private Equity European Leadership Summit 2023 - Hosted by Private Equity Wire

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.

Secondaries and continuation funds – what are the opportunities and operational challenges for managers and is there a mismatch between GP and LP enthusiasm?
As capital structures move from the traditional 2/20 model to rolling and evergreen funds, what are the other creative models for the future? How can GPs avoid group-think and understand what LPs really want?
What do you think about the pacing of investment sizing and when to return capital to investors ?
LP demands for access to reporting and analytics, alongside calls for more GP engagement and transparency are putting GPs under pressure. How can technology help them provide LPs with a better user experience?
Avoiding the silo effect. How can GPs have an integrated approach to data management across all their holdings? What tools and systems can help facilitate this?

Does ESG fatigue risk eliminating some of the concept’s important goals and advances?
Is there a pinnacle of reporting standardization (ILPA et al) or are multiple reporting standards still vying for attention? What should the industry do to create an ESG reporting lingua franca?
Lack of consistency between LPs/GPs – how do we coordinate, remain clear, focus on what’s most relevant in ESG and manage expectations of both LPs and GPs?
Can tech help with ESG reporting – what are the current solutions and advancements?

Methods and processes for regulatory tracking / implementation
“Top five” current regulatory focus areas and how the current regulatory environment impacts fundraising and deal-making
Implementation phase – managing internal stakeholders / developing cultural change to move away from legacy systems
Compliance / monitoring
Outsourcing vs in-house capabilities: opportunities and risks
Using technology to deal with the impacts of regulatory change
Putting into practice: Best practices in tackling increased scrutiny in compliance and audit functions

Latest in cyber security rules – how to keep data safe and remain compliant.
Evolving nature of cyber threats – firms need to adapt to stay on the front foot.
The human element – the importance of education and training in maintaining robust cybersecurity procedures.
Keeping lid on disclosed information – with more reporting and disclosures, how do you protect your secret sauce from escaping into the marketplace.
Data Integrity – How do you ensure your data is correctly distributed between services, particularly in the cloud.