SuperReturn Asia 2026
SuperReturn Asia convenes private-market investors and managers from across Asia-Pacific and international allocation markets.
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The world of private capital meets in Asia for a networking event like no other. 2,500+ private market leaders. 1,200+ LPs and 1,000+ GPs. 50+ countries. The private equity event you won't want to miss.
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Monday, 28 September 202697 sessions
Registration and morning coffee
Chair's welcome address
Speakers
- Paulina BialekEditor-in-Chief & CEO · FLEX Life Media
Chair’s welcome address
Chair’s welcome address
Speakers
- Patrice ConxicoeurCEO · Rogers Investment Advisors (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Chair’s welcome address
Chair's welcome address
Keynote presentation
Speakers
- Sandeep MurthyPartner · Lightbox Ventures
Asia's credit moment: Divergence, geography, and the new capital base
Speakers
- Sanket SinhaManaging Director, Global Head of Asset Management · Lighthouse Canton
Keynote address
Speakers
- Jun TsusakaCEO, CIO, Chairman of ESG Committee & Management Committee Member · Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK)
Keynote address
World in motion: navigating macroeconomic and geopolitical turbulence in the energy & infrastructure space
Details
- How can investors balance short-term volatility with long-term returns in the current macroeconomic environment? What are the key geopolitical risks affecting energy supply chains and infrastructure development today? Where are the emerging opportunities for investment in energy and infrastructure despite global turbulence?
Fundraising velocity: the 2026 race for capital
Speakers
- Dorothy KelsoManaging Director · SuperReturn
- Ruchira ShuklaManaging Partner · Green Marble Ventures
- Matthew AhernManaging Principal · Knightsbridge Advisers LLC
Private credit 2.0: after the golden moment
Speakers
- Antoine LourtauPartner · Park Square Capital
- Justin FerrierManaging Partner – Private Credit · Navis Capital Partners
- Ryon AguirreSenior Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Funds Debt Ratings · KBRA
- Florian JacobHead of Corporate Private Credit · DWS
Japan: momentum, tailwinds and growth
Speakers
- Kazushige KobayashiManaging Director · MCP Asset Management
- Hiroyuki OtsukaCEO and Founder · Japan Activation Capital
- Kazuaki TokuyamaSenior Partner, Senior Managing Director and Management Committee Member · Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK)
Details
- Japan’s private markets remain highly active despite rising interest rates and a weaker yen – where do you see the opportunity arising as these dynamics reshape the landscape? As Japanese investors continue to allocate heavily overseas and international GPs raise bigger Japan-focused funds, how is the balance between local and foreign capital evolving? As Japan’s private markets continue to mature, is there a risk of overconfidence or mispricing in certain segments of the market?
AI investing: unpacking the substance and valuation realities
Speakers
- Sid TrivediPartner · Foundation Capital
- Jay EumFounding Managing Partner · GFT Ventures
- Jo HuangHead of Private Equity · Raffles Family Office
- Sunil GoyalManaging Director & Fund Manager · YourNest Venture Capital
Chair’s welcome address
Keynote address
Keynote address
The map is not the territory: portfolio construction models and reality
Speakers
- Poonam BalanGroup Founding Partner, & Chairperson · TACT INVEST Group & Diversity is POWER
- Marius ChirilaHead of Institutional and Strategic Funds · European Investment Bank (EIB Global)
- Michiel MerchiersPartner · Investors Capital
Reading between the spreads: the next chapter for private credit investors
Speakers
- Peter GlaserGlobal Head of Credit and Insurance · Macquarie Asset Management
- Derek YamInvestment Director · Cambridge Associates
Keynote address
Speakers
- Tomotaka GojiChairman, Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA), Managing Partner, CEO and President · The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd. (UTEC)
The inner game of private equity
Speakers
- Venerable Nick SantacittoCo-Founder & Director · Wisdom Age Initiative
- Venerable Michael ViradhammoCo-Founder & Director · Wisdom Age Initiative
- Chris LernerOperating Partner, Bonaccord Capital, Group Chairman · Thrive Alternatives
Green giants: the future of sustainable data centres
Details
- What are the key challenges in transitioning data centres from high energy consumption to sustainable operations? What role do governments and private sectors play in fostering collaboration for resilient data centre development? How does the push for sustainable data centres differ across regions, particularly in Asia versus other global markets?
Private wealth and private markets: adoption patterns, access and suitability
Speakers
- Tarun NagpalFounder & CEO · S64
- Sueann YeoManaging Director, Head of APAC Global Wealth Solutions · EQT
- Hou Wey FookChief Investment Officer · DBS Bank Ltd
- Jean ChiaGlobal Chief Investment Officer · Bank of Singapore
- Sam JoshiGlobal Head of Investment Specialists, Global Alternative Investment Solutions · JP Morgan Asset Management
The case for Asian private credit: opportunities in mispriced complexity
Speakers
- Annie YangSenior Advisor · SBAI
- Quentin VanoekelChief Investment Officer · Helicap Pte Ltd
- Hiro MasehiDirector, Investment (Hybrid Capital Solutions) · Indonesia Investment Authority
- Varun GuptaCo-Founder & Managing Partner · BlackSoil Global Credit Fund Singapore
- Haseeb MalikPartner and Head of Asia Credit · Värde Partners
India: towards realisations, market maturity and sustainable growth
Speakers
- Shivani Bhasin SachdevaFounder & CEO · India Alternatives Private Equity Fund
- Anshuman MalurCo-Founder and Managing Partner · RMB Capitalworks
- Imran JafarManaging Partner · Gaja Capital
- Hemang MehtaManaging Director, Asia Credit · Värde Partners
- Sagar AgarvwalCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Beams Fintech Fund
Details
- With more Indian companies maturing and liquidity pathways growing through M&A and an IPO market that has come of age, are LP expectations for exists changing? Is there a greater focus placed on tech-enabled and underpenetrated sectors than there is on pure tech, and where do you find the best opportunities? As domestic capital deepens, how do should LPs think about currency and valuations risks?
When AI comes to life: private markets at the nexus of physical intelligence
Speakers
- Ben HengGeneral Partner · 99VC
- Kei OnishiChairman · Yamaha Motor Ventures
- Alex BangashManaging Director & General Partner · Transpose Platform
- Simon LancasterGeneral Partner · Omni Ventures
- Sathya Nellore SampatGeneral Partner · BoldCap
Show me the money: turning valuations to distributions in a liquidity-constrained market
Speakers
- Christoph LandoltInvestment Manager · Multiplicity Partners AG
- Vish RamaswamiPartner · Cambridge Associates
- Shane ChessonVice-Chair, SVCA, Founding Partner · Openspace Capital
- Ken LovelessPartner & Co-Founder · Founders Circle Capital
Details
- In a capital-constrained environment, GPs who returned capital quickly seem to have a fundraising advantage. What are they doing differently and is fast DPI the key differentiator? In developing markets where liquidity is less predictable and exits cycles take longer, how can LPs assess good managers facing structural challenges in slower markets?
Exploring the next frontier: how private markets drive digital infrastructure and AI innovation
Details
- How can private capital accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI technologies and digital infrastructure? How can investors mitigate risks associated with the rapid evolution of AI technologies? What role do private markets play in accelerating the deployment of specific digital infrastructure projects, such as grid modernization or 5G technology, and how can investors balance the need for innovation with long-term sustainability and profitability in these sectors?
Presentation
Morning coffee and networking break
South Korea: a growing innovation hub
Speakers
- Jinsoo LeeHead of Global Investments · Shinhan Venture Investment
- Joon OhGeneral Partner · Atinum Capital Partners
Morning coffee and networking break
Morning coffee and networking break
Moving beyond one-size fits all: client segmentation in private wealth
Speakers
- James BurdisHead of Private Wealth Alternatives & Global Strategic Relationships APAC · J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Marco HoneggerHead of Strategic Clients Portfolio Solutions, APAC · LGT Private Banking
- Liang-Chee ChongHead of Direct Private Investments Asia · Julius Baer
Morning coffee and networking break
Emerging managers showcase
Details
- Available only to GPs who received the emerging managers discount.
- Five emerging managers will have the opportunity to present their funds to LPs in a closed-door session. 10 minutes will be allocated to each candidate, including Q&A.
- For GPs looking to present, please email
- Nikhil.Pinto@informa.com
- For LPs looking to attend, please email LPSuperReturnAsia@informa.com
- Closed-door session run under the Chatham House Rule and closed to press.
Keynote address
Speakers
- Anshuman MalurCo-Founder and Managing Partner · RMB Capitalworks
Exit roulette for frontier tech: an LP perspective
Details
- How are LPs thinking about realisations in this capital-intensive space with long duration investments and which exit pathway seems realistic to generate liquidity and DPI?
Morning coffee and networking break
Know when to hold ‘em: conviction, risk and manager selection
Speakers
- Alexandre AlfonsiManaging Partner · Alternal
- Rahul KhandelwalHead · Avvashya Capital Global Family Office
- Merlissa TrisnoDirector, Funds and Capital Partnerships · Indonesia Investment Authority
- Eric SayWei NeoPresident · Medway Investments Pte. Ltd.
Private capital meets public need: driving infrastructure growth in developing economies
Speakers
- Karen HounsellInvestment Committee Member, Convergence Blended Finance · Beacon Fund Management
- Azelli ArisVice President and Head of Climate Investments · Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP)
- Anirudh A. DamaniDirector · Artha India Ventures
- Christiane WürdemannHead of Emerging Markets Energy Transition · Mirova
Details
- How can private investors identify and prioritise infrastructure projects that deliver both financial returns and social impact? How can public-private partnerships (PPPs) be leveraged to accelerate infrastructure development in developing markets? What lessons can be learned from successful private capital-led infrastructure projects in developing markets?
Direct lending: is private credit’s defensive anchor under pressure?
Speakers
- Hans-Jörg BaumannPartner · Stepstone Group
- Atiya HabibManaging Partner & Investment Committee · Privity Credit
Morning coffee and networking break
The picks and shovels of AI
Speakers
- Nikhil KapurGrayscale Ventures · General Partner
- Alexandra VidyukFounder & General Partner · Beyond Earth Ventures
- Jingjing BaiSenior Advisor · Bfinance
Details
- What are the main obstacles facing AI infrastructure expansion ambitions? Is there a risk of overcapacity and is there a rush to build and manufacture at a pace exceeding demand? In the long run, do you see the infrastructure providers having a more sustainable business than the companies building AI products?
Singapore: a strategic platform and Asia’s gateway to private markets
Speakers
- Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner · Golden Gate Ventures
- Kuo-Yi LimManaging Partner · Monk's Hill Ventures
- David LowPartner · Albourne
Details
- With GPs increasingly using Singapore as a structuring base and establishing regional HQs, how can it ensure that it’s a strategic gateway, while mitigating the risk of becoming an intermediary? What continues to make Singapore the preferred location for holding structures, attracting top talent and fundraising? As capital gets reallocated more aggressively towards India and Japan while being very selective in SEA, how can Singapore’s role evolve to take the lion’s share?
Inside the private bank’s playbook
Speakers
- Daniel MatsonGlobal Head of Private Assets · Lombard Odier
- Sunil RajanManaging Director, Head of Private Equity · Taurus Wealth
Resource security: a defining investment theme of the next 25 years
Backing emerging managers in the era of consolidations: a barbell approach
Speakers
- Shuyin TangCo-founder & CEO · Beacon Fund
- Eric MarchandManaging Partner · Collyer Capital
- Karim AwadManaging Director · Matsu Partners
The multi-trillion dollar digital infra opportunity: private credit’s role in financing data centres
Speakers
- Markus BannwartHead of Alternative Investments & Structuring · Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH
- Saadia HassanLead Investment Officer · FinDev Canada
- Luca TonelloChair, Sector Banking Asia Pacific · Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
- Rohan GhoshExecutive Director, Private Funds (Credit) · CapitaLand Investment
- Adam WatsonPartner, Head of Asia Pacific · Partners Capital
Portfolio construction for private wealth: not just an “alternatives bucket”
Speakers
- Audrey ThePartner · Cambridge Associates
- Gary LeungSenior Vice President, Investor Relations – Private Wealth · Thoma Bravo
- Sid ChhabraHead of European High Yield, Securitized Credit and CLO Management · RBC BlueBay Asset Management
- Rishabh VermaHead of Alternatives, Singapore, Wealth and Premier Solutions · HSBC
East vs West: stacks and AI sovereignty
Speakers
- Lisa YuGeneral Partner · 99VC
- Mingchen XiaManaging Director, Co-Head of Asia Investments · Hamilton Lane
- Shaun LimCo-Managing Director · K3
- Rohit AgarwalManaging Director · Peak XV
Details
- With AI investors looking to cash in on both sides of the pacific, is this effectively funding separate tech stacks and how does it affect exit strategies? As Asia leads and controls the building blocks of AI, how are you thinking about concentration risks? With nations looking to have “AI sovereignty”, how does this fragmentation impact the opportunity for private markets investors?
Australia: a well-defined and active market
Speakers
- Navleen PrasadCEO · Australian Investment Council
- Alicia ChenAssistant Portfolio Manager · MLC Asset Management
- Grant McCarthyFounder and Managing Partner · Tidal Ventures
- Tushar RoyPartner · Square Peg
Details
- As LPs rebalance their allocations in response to geopolitical turbulence, is Australia positioned to benefit from global capital rotation? With fierce competition chasing fewer deals in the private equity market, what do sustainable return expectations look like? Given the slowdown in the IPO market, can the Australian market expect a surge in secondaries and sponsor-to-sponsor transaction volumes to grow?
Investor insights: balancing risk and reward in infrastructure investments
Details
- What are the primary risks that investors face when investing in infrastructure, and how can they be mitigated? How can investors position themselves to capitalise on the energy transition and infrastructure innovation? What role does infrastructure investment play in advancing the global transition to renewable energy?
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of the AI & Deep Tech Investing Summit
Lunch and networking break
LP-only lunch
Details
- INVITE ONLY
Afternoon chair’s address
Speakers
- Paulina BialekEditor-in-Chief & CEO · FLEX Life Media
Afternoon chair’s address
Chair’s afternoon address
Afternoon chair’s address
Speakers
- Patrice ConxicoeurCEO · Rogers Investment Advisors (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Chair's welcome address
Chair's afternoon address
Full disclosure: achieving alignment on fees and transparency
Speakers
- Benjamin ChooChief Investment Officer · GOCI
- Dmitry LevitPartner · Cento Ventures
Liquidity as strategy: showcasing optionality in private credit
Speakers
- Misch MathesManaging Partner · LÉIW Capital Management
- Samuel PlagnardCo-Founder & Managing Partner · 𝜏-PAM
- Vijay PadmanabhanManaging Director, Private Credit · Cambridge Associates
A wave of alternative innovations: unpacking solutions for wealth clients
Speakers
- You-Ha HyunPrincipal · Perpetual Investors
- Veiverne YuenPartner · Blauwpark Partners
- Alfred TangChief Investment Officer · Landmark Family Office
China: signalling selective opportunity
Speakers
- Gary HuiSenior Vice President & Head of Hong Kong Office · Wilshire
- Thomas LanyiManaging Partner, Private Equity · CDH Investments
- Rebecca XuCo-Founder & Managing Director · Asia Alternatives Hong Kong Advisor Limited
- James MiFounding Partner · Luminous Ventures
- David WangPartner · WestSummit Capital
Details
- Are China’s private markets seeing a rebound or is this a structural reset? Consumer sentiment, domestic policy and geopolitics: which factor will have the most impact on China’s private markets comeback? Is the Hong Kong IPO market signalling the return of distributions or do you see exit pathways still limited?
Venture capital 2026: reality check and recovery
Speakers
- Maxine MinterGeneral Partner · Co Ventures
- Jay ParkCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Prysm Capital
- Jared BaragarCo-Founder & Partner · Abound Capital
The nuclear option: nuclear energy as a pillar of APAC’s infrastructure growth
Speakers
- Ariel EzrahiPartner, Head of Energy, Climate & Special Initiatives · NewVest
- Roger ZhuChief Executive Officer · Winfield Global Capital
- Reina TanaseHead of Investments · Brawn Capital
- Kieran FurlongCEO · Realta Fusion
Details
- How can governments and private investors collaborate to overcome the financial and regulatory barriers to nuclear energy development? How can nuclear energy contribute to enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels? What are the environmental and social considerations that must be addressed when integrating nuclear energy into the region's infrastructure plans?
Speed networking
Competing capital: cross-border flows in a decoupling world
Speakers
- Nancy VailakisPrincipal · Ancram IRBD
- Amit KakarManaging Partner and Head of Asia · Novo Holdings
- Rajat TandonPresident · IVCA
Backed by collateral: why ABL is in the spotlight
Speakers
- Peter HanPartner · Zerobridge Partners
- Leo Fletcher-SmithManaging Director & Co-Head of Private Credit · Aksia
- Laurence Marshbaum OAMFounder & Executive Portfolio Manager · Community Capital
- Sean LowCEO & CIO · Golden Vision Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Closing fireside chat: Capitalising on opportunities: a wealth manager’s perspective
Indonesia: market resilience and the road to recovery
Speakers
- Baskoro AdiChief Executive Officer · Mandiri Investment Management
Details
- Following a fairly muted 2025, what is the LP sentiment for Indonesia and is 2026 the year the market begins to recover? With many funds approaching the end of their life cycle, has there been an increase in secondary activity and is this the path to liquidity under current market conditions? Is Indonesia a domestic growth opportunity or is there a global angle to it?
Keynote address
Dura-sell: unlocking the investment potential in battery storage
Speakers
- Bruno BensaidCo-Founder · Shanghaivest
- Patrick BettscheiderFounding Partner · T2Y Capital
- Kok-Leong TohSenior Director, Asia Pacific, Infrastructure · La Caisse
- Tim HornemanManaging Director, Regional Leader-Australia · Quinbrook
Details
- How do the unit economics of battery storage projects compare to other energy infrastructure investments, and what factors drive profitability? What are the most promising verticals within the battery storage sector for investors, and how can they be leveraged for long-term growth? How can investors evaluate the scalability and long-term viability of battery storage projects in different markets?
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of the Private Wealth Summit
VC’s path to liquidity: beyond mark-to-market
Speakers
- Eddie ThaiGeneral Partner · Ascend Vietnam Ventures
- Kelli FontainePartner · Cendana Capital
- Nick BovaFounder & Managing Partner · Arrow Ventures
- Justin LeePrincipal · TRIREC
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
The great migration: moving beyond vanilla into complex territory
Speakers
- Eshwar KarraDeputy Managing Director · Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
- Paul SheaManaging Partner · Beechbrook Capital
- Stu WilsonFounding Partner · OCP Asia
- Jonathan BylinManaging Director, Head of Capital Formation, New York · J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Digital assets in private markets: mapping the opportunity set
Speakers
- Delane FooRegional Managing Director (APAC) · Nethermind
IR and fundraising: dos, don’ts and best practices
Speakers
- Arnaud BonzomFounder & Managing Director · Black Mangroves
Vietnam: an emerging frontier in tech and manufacturing
Speakers
- David DoManaging Director · Vietnam Investments Group
- Vy LeChair, VPCA, General Partner · Do Ventures
- Chad OvelPartner · Mekong Capital
- Duc LuuHead of Alternative Investments · Dynam Capital (Vietnam)
Details
- To what is Vietnam’s infrastructure able to accommodate potential growth? How sustainable is the country’s competitive advantage as global supply chains and manufacturing hubs continue to diversify? What role will AI adoption have on Vietnam’s outsourcing opportunity and becoming a hub for digital services?
Securing a bright future: solar power as the key to APAC’s energy sovereignty
Details
- How can governments and private investors collaborate to accelerate the deployment of solar infrastructure while ensuring long-term energy independence? How can solar power contribute to achieving both energy sovereignty and climate goals in the APAC region, and what trade-offs might need to be considered? What role can alternatives to solar panels, such as wind turbines, play in complementing solar power to create a more diverse and resilient renewable energy mix for achieving energy sovereignty?
Are we calibrated for this market? Benchmarks, heat maps and portfolio construction
Speakers
- You-Ha HyunPrincipal · Perpetual Investors
Late-stage VC: extended private hold or an exit bottleneck?
Speakers
- Mark WorthingtonManaging Director · H/Advisors Klareco
- Archibald CiganerManaging Partner · Artemis Ventures
Developed vs developing Asia: allocation strategies across Asia’s diverse private markets
Details
- Join this dynamic workshop exploring opportunities and challenges in private markets investing across developed and developing Asia. Get a deep dive on how structural differences in economic maturity, regulations, innovations ecosystems and capital flows shape investment opportunities in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
From power to progress: APAC’s role in global energy and infrastructure transformation
Details
- What are the key factors driving APAC’s emergence as a critical player in global energy and infrastructure markets? How is the global shift toward renewable energy impacting investment opportunities in APAC’s infrastructure sector? Which regional hubs in APAC are leading the way in energy and infrastructure investments?
Chair's closing remarks and the end of the LP/GP Relations & Fundraising Summit
Speakers
- Paulina BialekEditor-in-Chief & CEO · FLEX Life Media
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of the Private Credit Summit
Chair's closing remarks and the end of the Country-Focused Summit
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of the Venture Capital Summit
Chair's closing address and the end the Energy & Infrastructure Summit
SuperReturn Asia Summits Drinks Reception
Tuesday, 29 September 202625 sessions
Rise and Shine: Walk or Run at SuperReturn Asia
Registration and welcome coffee
Chair’s welcome address
Speakers
- Emmanuel PitsilisPartner & Global Head of PCAAM · Partners Capital
Keynote address
The defining moment: global shifts in private markets
Speakers
- George MaltezosManaging Director, Head of Capital Formation Team, APAC and Head of Southeast Asia Institutional Client Business · BlackRock
- Avnish MehraVice Chairman, Head Of Private Equity · Everstone Capital
- Kevin LuPartner and Chairman of Asia · Partners Group
- Thomas FriedbergerGroup Deputy CEO & Co-CIO · Tikehau Capital
- Nikhil SrivastavaPartner & Co-Head of Private Equity · PAG
Keynote address
Speakers
- Hazem Ben-GacemFounder and Chief Executive · BlueFive
Special keynote speech by MAS
Speakers
- Mr Chee Hong TatMinister for National Development · Republic of Singapore
Infrastructure adjacencies: unlocking opportunities in the broader ecosystem
Speakers
- Andrew OlinickHead of Private Equity · Macquarie Asset Management
Keynote address
Speakers
- Bradford PilcherPartner · Bonaccord Capital Partners
- Hoi TungChairman & CEO · China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings) Limited
Keynote address
Speakers
- Jeffrey PerlmanChief Executive Officer · Warburg Pincus
- Sri JegarajahAnchor · CNBC
Liquidity toolkit: secondaries innovation in motion
Speakers
- George WuManaging Director · CF Private Equity
- Derek SnyderPartner & Co-Head of PE · AltamarCAM
- Pinal NicumPartner · Adams Street Partners
- Kutty DuttaManaging Principal, Private Markets · HSBC Alternatives
- Stanley XuManaging Director Liquidity Solutions · Apogem Capital by New York Life Investment Management
The differentiation edge: how GPs compete and standout in private markets
Speakers
- Brian LimPartner and Head of Asia and Emerging Markets · Pantheon
- Pamela FungManaging Director · Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions
- Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner · Granite Asia
- Jeddy LeeManaging Director, Head of Credit · ZCG
- Ridhi ChaudharyChief Investment Officer · Dragon Funds
- Michael RyderPartner, Co-Head of North America · Igneo Infrastructure Partners
The allocator’s playbook: narratives and convictions
Speakers
- Chris LernerOperating Partner, Bonaccord Capital, Group Chairman · Thrive Alternatives
- Ed GrefenstetteCEO & CIO · The Dietrich Foundation
- Sarah FarrellManaging Principal - Private Equity Group · Allstate Investments
- Kerrine KohManaging Director, Head of Singapore · Hamilton Lane
Lunch and networking break
Women in private markets lunch
Details
- NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Afternoon chair’s address
Speakers
- Emmanuel PitsilisPartner & Global Head of PCAAM · Partners Capital
Emerging managers showcase
Strategic capital: staking, seeding and scaling
Speakers
- Danny HowellManaging Director, APAC · FundSight S.A
- Ben RuffelPartner, Head of Partner Services · Kudu Investment Management
- Alexander BlosteinManaging Director, US Capital Markets and Deputy Financial Services Business, Global Investment Research · Goldman Sachs
- Rebekah WooManaging Director · Farro Capital
Cap stack dialogue: how sponsors and lenders collaborate in a competitive market
Speakers
- You-Ha HyunPrincipal · Perpetual Investors
- Zeshan AshfaqueSenior Managing Director · Man Group
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Co-investments: capitalising on skin in the game
Speakers
- Joanna OssingerManaging Editor and Head of APAC Digital · CNBC
- Liam CoppingerSenior Managing Director, Private Equity Asia · Manulife Investment Management
- Adam WaglayCo-Founder and Co-CEO · Butterfly Equity
- Randy WangPartner · StepStone Group
- Sean YooPartner, Head of APAC · Hermes GPE LLP
Behind the term sheet: what really keeps LPs up at night
Details
- INVITE ONLY
Fireside chat with David Coulthard
Speakers
- David Coulthard, MBE13-time Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner · .
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of SuperReturn Asia Main Conference Day One
Speakers
- Emmanuel PitsilisPartner & Global Head of PCAAM · Partners Capital
SuperReturn Asia Main Conference Day One Drinks Reception & The SuperReturn Asia Acknowledgment Awards Ceremony (in partnership with Pitchbook)
Wednesday, 30 September 202625 sessions
Registration and welcome coffee
LP-only breakfast
Details
- INVITE ONLY
Chair’s welcome address
Keynote address
Data presentation
Speakers
- Pei YinPreqin Private Markets Research · BlackRock
Asia’s mid-market: where stability, opportunity and deal making converge
Speakers
- Vincent HsuPartner · StepStone Group
- Pamela FungManaging Director · Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions
- Rodney MuseCo-Managing Partner · Navis Capital Partners
- Kunal SoodPartner · Pantheon
- Scott ChenManaging Partner · L Catterton
Intelligence at work: AI in financial services private equity
Speakers
- Thierry PortéManaging Director & Vice Chairman · J.C. Flowers & Co.
Gaps and opportunities: funding the infrastructure for the AI boom
Speakers
- Hon. James ShawOperating Partner · Morrison
- Jean-Christophe AubertSenior Director, Infrastructure Investments · PSP Investments
- Chenhua ShenFund Partner, Singapore · I Squared
- Charles WuHead of APAC Alternatives Institutional Client Strategy · J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Dr Mohsin PirzadaHead of Funds · Qatar Investment Authority
- Justin Chan-SewManaging Director, Ares Infrastructure Debt · Ares Management LLC
Keynote address
Speakers
- Kathy XuFounder · Capital Today
Riding the physical AI wave: technology and commercial realities
Speed networking
Fading lines: fixed income replacement and the evolution of private markets
Speakers
- Stephen HullPartner, Chief Operating Officer · Zerobridge
- Seung-ki JeongHead of Alternative Investment Team · Kiwoom Asset Management
Mega deals: private equity’s big bet on enterprise tech
Speakers
- Brian LamPortfolio Manager, Private Equity Group · J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Jacob Van der WielManaging Director · EQT
Details
- What’s driving the trend behind billion-dollar cheques by private equity in the B2B and enterprise software space, and is it purely recurring revenue model or is there something different about how these assets perform in a down market? Where is the smart money flowing to, and is vertical SaaS still the sweet spot or do you also see opportunities in horizontal spaces like fintech? How do you underwrite the risk of AI disruption and obsolescence, and will we see bigger deals in this space over the next few years?
Lunch and networking break
Single-Family Office lunch
Chair’s afternoon address
Control investing: transitioning beyond minority ownership
Speakers
- Chee Mun ChengManaging Director · 57 Stars
- Jason YaoDeputy Co-Head of Asia Secondaries and Primaries · Ardian
- Andrew WangHead of Consumer, Private Equity · Mubadala Investment Company
A meeting of the minds: LP-GP alignment during the DPI drought
Asia, Middle East and LatAm: opportunities in the growth triangle of private markets
Speakers
- Nader AlbastakiManaging Director · Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF)
- Jamie KellerPartner · Spectra Investments
- Michael LintsFounding Partner, MENA · Golden Gate Ventures
- Steven CioboManaging Director · Stonepeak
- Cate AmbroseCEO · Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Futureproofing: making sustainability not optional
Speakers
- Diana ReevesDirector · Cabot Capital Partners
- Rob KaplanFounder & CEO · Circulate Capital
- Maggie KonstantinInvestment Manager · Sarona Asset Management
In search of alpha: mega funds, specialists and the hard truth about returns
Speakers
- Mrinalini LhilaFounder & Managing Principal · 360 Capital Advisors
- Marius ChirilaHead of Institutional and Strategic Funds · European Investment Bank (EIB Global)
- Vishnu AmbleDirector, Investment Committee Member & Head of Foundation · GreenBear Group
- Rohit AgarwalSenior Vice President, Head of Asian PE · Aksia
Chair’s closing remarks and the end of SuperReturn Asia Main Conference Day Two
Main Conference Day Two Drinks Reception
🥂 SVCA Annual Gala & Awards Dinner 2026: Where Capital Meets Connection
Thursday, 1 October 20269 sessions
Registration and welcome coffee
Chair’s welcome address
Speakers
- Paulina BialekEditor-in-Chief & CEO · FLEX Life Media
Real estate in Asia vs the West: understanding property cycles across markets
Speakers
- Mike PlichtaManaging Partner, APAC · PropTech Farm
- Noel NeoHead of Investment & Asset Management · Broadmoor Management
- Russell WeeDirector · Jean Yip Developments
- Anthony RolletFounder & CEO · Kane Capital Partners
Keynote address
Resetting expectations: fundraising, exits and liquidity
Speakers
- Michelle Mannio-KhongPartner · Opera Investment Partners
- Andre Toh, CVAAsia Committee Member · International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
- Ning KongFounding Partner · Lumen Partners
Morning coffee and networking break
Sourcing talent: finding the right leader for your PortCo
Speakers
- Navjeewan J. KhoslaPartner · Novo Holdings Asia
What you don’t see: the blind spots of private markets investing
Speakers
- Calvin NgManaging Director · Aura Group
Lunch and the end of SuperReturn Asia 2026
Organiser-published speakers
Featured speakers
Who attends
- 2,500+Attendees
- 1,200+LPs
- 1,000+GPs
- 2,500+Decision makers
- 50%Institutional investors
- 40%Family offices
- 10%Banks
Attendees
LPs
Pension funds12
- APG Asset Management Asia
- Bayerische Versorgungskammer
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP)
- OMERS
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Pension Fund Association
- PGGM Investments
- Texas Municipal Retirement System
Insurance companies12
- AIA Investment Management Private Limited
- Allianz Capital Partners GmbH
- Allianz Investment Management
- Allstate Investments
- AXA IM
- China Ping An Insurance Overseas
- China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Generali Asia
- Great Eastern Life Assurance
- Manulife
- Muang Thai Life Assurance
- Prudential PLC
Endowments & foundations12
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Children’s Health System of Texas
- Keio University
- Mastercard Foundation Asset Management
- National University of Singapore (NUS Investment Office Singapore)
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Novo Holdings A/S
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Management University Endowment
- Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
- Temasek Trust Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (TTAM)
Sovereign wealth funds & DFIs12
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- China Investment Corporation
- European Investment Bank
- GIC
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Investment Corporation of Dubai
- Khazanah
- Kuwait Investment Authority
- Mubadala Investment Company
- Public Investment Fund
- Qatar Investment Authority
- Temasek International (Europe) Limited
GPs
From Asia26
- Ascend Vietnam Ventures
- Bain Capital
- Beams Fintech Fund
- BlueFive Asset Management
- Creador
- Do Ventures
- Dragon Funds
- Everstone
- EverYi
- First Sentier Investors
- Golden Gate Ventures
- Growth Partners
- Helicap
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
- Lighthouse Canton
- LongRiver Investments
- Mekong Capital
- Navis Capital Partners
- Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK)
- Partners Group
- Privity Credit
- PropTech Farm VC
- Tau-PAM
- Vietnam Investments Group
- Zerobridge
From Europe26
- Andera Partners
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Astorg
- Atlantic Vantage Point
- BlackRock
- Bridgepoint
- Cinven
- EQT
- Fiva Arrows
- GHO Capital
- IK Partners
- Illuminate Financial
- Infranity
- Investindustrial
- Jeito Capital
- Jeffries
- Jolt Capital
- Mirova
- Park Square Capital
- Quadrille Capital
- RBC BlueBay Asset Management
- Sofinnova Partners
- T2Y Capital
- Tikehau Capital
- Triton Partners
- Vauban Infrastructure Partners
From North America26
- Advent International
- American Securities
- Brinley Partners
- Butterfly Equity
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Deerpath Capital
- GEF Capital
- Hunter Point Capital
- Incline Equity Partners
- J.C. Flowers & Co.
- JP Morgan
- K1
- KKR
- Kudu Investment Management
- LittleJohn
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Man Group
- New Mountain Capital
- Oak Hill Capital Partners
- Orion Resource Partners
- R136
- The Riverside Company
- TJC
- Transpose Platform
- Trive Capital Management
- ZCG