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Limited partners

For LPs, allocators and institutional investors.

  • Qualified Limited Partners — free passFree for qualified LP investment-team members at banks, corporate investors, DFIs, endowments, foundations, insurers, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, single-family offices, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers; application and qualification required.Complimentary

General partners

For GPs, fund managers and investment firms.

  • GP/investment firm < $200m AUM — 30% discount — Specialised summit days30% discount for GPs/investment firms with less than $200m total AUM; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £1,889.30. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£1,749.30+19% VAT £332.37 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • General Partner Rate — Specialised summit days — 7-8 June (Monday-Tuesday)For in-house executives at private capital firms and funds-of-funds; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £2,499.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£2,299.00+19% VAT £436.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • Investment Firm Rate — Specialised summit days — 7-8 June (Monday-Tuesday)For asset managers investing in GP funds on behalf of clients; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £2,499.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£2,299.00+19% VAT £436.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • GP/investment firm < $200m AUM — 30% discount — Main conference only30% discount for GPs/investment firms with less than $200m total AUM; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £3,989.30. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£3,289.30+19% VAT £624.97 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • General Partner Rate — Main conference only — 9-11 June (Wednesday-Friday)For in-house executives at private capital firms and funds-of-funds; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £4,999.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£3,999.00+19% VAT £759.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • Investment Firm Rate — Main conference only — 9-11 June (Wednesday-Friday)For asset managers investing in GP funds on behalf of clients; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £4,999.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£3,999.00+19% VAT £759.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • GP/investment firm < $200m AUM — 30% discount — Main conference + specialist summits30% discount for GPs/investment firms with less than $200m total AUM; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £5,388.60. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£4,548.60+19% VAT £864.23 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • General Partner Rate — Main conference + specialist summits — 7-11 June (Monday-Friday)For in-house executives at private capital firms and funds-of-funds; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £6,798.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£5,598.00+19% VAT £1,063.62 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • Investment Firm Rate — Main conference + specialist summits — 7-11 June (Monday-Friday)For asset managers investing in GP funds on behalf of clients; approval required. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £6,798.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£5,598.00+19% VAT £1,063.62 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027

Service providers

For advisers and professional-service firms.

  • Standard Rate — Specialised summit days — 7-8 June (Monday-Tuesday)For data, publication and service providers. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £2,699.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£2,499.00+19% VAT £474.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • Standard Rate — Main conference only — 9-11 June (Wednesday-Friday)For data, publication and service providers. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £5,699.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£4,699.00+19% VAT £892.81 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
  • Standard Rate — Main conference + specialist summits — 7-11 June (Monday-Friday)For data, publication and service providers. Early rate through 5 March 2027; later price £7,698.00. Sponsors receive 20% off. Register 3; the 4th+ receives £300 off.£6,498.00+19% VAT £1,234.62 · Valid until 5 Mar 2027
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About this event

SuperReturn International is the world's largest private equity event. 7,000+ attendees. 2,500+ LPs. 3,000 GPs. 500+ speakers. The private equity conference with the most senior, most international audience and with the most LPs. Held at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, 7 - 11 June, 2027.

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Agenda

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Monday, 7 June 202775 sessions

  1. Registration and welcome coffee and networking

  2. Registration, welcome coffee and networking

  3. Chair's welcome address

    Speakers

    • George DannerPresident · Business Laboratory

  4. Registration and welcome coffee

  5. Chair's welcome address

    Speakers

    • Giovanna MaagPartner · Altor Equity Partners

  6. Registration and welcome coffee

  7. Germany's investment revolution: Mapping opportunities in the 1 trillion transformation

    Speakers

    • Giovanna MaagPartner · Altor Equity Partners
    • Lucas FischerManaging Director · Palladio Partners
    • Ralf BraunagelPrivate Equity Leader PwC Germany · PwC
    • Jörg GoschinChief Executive Officer · KfW Capital
    • Oliver MüllemDirector · 3i infrastructure

    Details

    • What industries are set to benefit most from Germany's EUR 1 trillion infrastructure and defence programme, and how can private equity capitalise on these opportunities? How is the "Made for Germany" initiative influencing the sentiment and investment strategies of large-cap private equity firms? What role does the shifting sentiment in Germany play in attracting LPs and reallocating funds to European markets? How can private equity firms align their strategies with Germany's long-term growth agenda to maximise returns and impact?

  8. AI in private equity value creation

    Speakers

    • Ewa TreitzPrivate Equity Advisor · Amazon Web Services
    • Sophie Cartwright-BainInvestment Director, Private Investments · Cambridge Associates
    • Paul Sloan ZimmermanManaging Director & Global Head of Private Equity · Google
    • Kyle RoemerManaging Director, US Head of Data & AI · Accordion
    • David AlichPartner, Data & Analytics & AI Hub · EY-Parthenon

    Details

    • How is AI transforming data analysis, operational efficiency, and customer experience in private equity? What steps can firms take to move beyond pilot projects and implement scalable, high impact AI use cases? What are the key barriers, such as lack of understanding and security concerns, preventing firms from unlocking AI's full potential?

  9. Chair's welcome address

    Speakers

    • Anthony FobelCEO · Arcmont Asset Management, an affiliate of Nuveen

  10. Beneath the headlines: German private equity

    Speakers

    • Carlos SahuquilloPrincipal · StepStone Group

  11. The last mile imperative: Why the value of AI is getting lost between the individual and institution

    Speakers

    • Charlie PickellGlobal Head of AI · Hebbia

  12. Private credit: A new continuum - Meeting the challenges of an altered investing era

    Speakers

    • Hans-Jörg BaumannFounding Partner & Chairman · StepStone Private Debt
    • Kevin MarchettiChief Investment Officer, Head of US Direct Lending · Man Group
    • Rushin ShahManaging Director, Credit · Veritas Capital
    • Olga KostersManaging Director, Head of Credit Secondaries · Antares Capital
    • Andrew Cleland-BogleHead of Direct Lending · Bridgepoint Credit
    • Alex HughesManaging Director, Co-Portfolio Manager of Flagship Credit · Vista Equity Partners

    Details

    • Larger deals and fiercer competition: what does this mean for the future of direct lending? Where are the opportunities in a growing market and which subsectors are gaining the most traction?

  13. Chair's welcome address

  14. Overcoming fundraising difficulties in a changing landscape

    Speakers

    • Carlos SahuquilloPrincipal · StepStone Group
    • Joachim MasurekHead of Investor Relations & Capital Formation · LEA Partners
    • Kay OlschewskiManaging Partner · Convero
    • Daniel SzaboManaging Partner & Founder · Generation Tech Partners GmbH

    Details

    • Why are fundraising cycles extending, and what are the key factors driving this trend? How can GPs attract international capital and address LP concerns about German PE? What can smaller funds teach us about resilience in challenging fundraising environments?

  15. An in-depth outlook for the sports industry through 2026 and beyond

    Speakers

    • Allan NoblePartner · EY-Parthenon
    • Jeevan SagooManaging Director, U.S. Direct Lending · Ares Management
    • Charlie MethvenCo-Host · Business of Sport
    • Olivia GautierSenior Principal and EU Sports Lead · Verlinvest
    • Julius HöhInvestment Director · Altor Equity Partners

    Details

    • Which sports areas are positioned for sustainable growth? What are the headwinds that investors should be most mindful of? What are the macro socioeconomic trends with potential for outsized impact on the sports industry?

  16. Overcoming execution risk in operational initiatives

    Speakers

    • George DannerPresident · Business Laboratory
    • Devika Shanker-GrandpierreManaging Partner and Founder · Shanker-Grandpierre Consulting
    • Aaron RudbergManaging Partner · S2G Investments
    • Nader AlbastakiManaging Director · Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF)

    Details

    • What are the most common reasons for initiative failures, such as poor implementation and unrealistic business cases? How can firms prioritize initiatives ruthlessly and ensure full ownership and resourcing behind them? What strategies can be employed to build stakeholder buy-in and reduce resistance to improve execution success?

  17. Berlin, natural home for European startups

    Speakers

    • Michael BielState Secretary for Economic Affairs · Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs

  18. Sports investment: How private equity is fuelling a sports industry revolution

    Speakers

    • Gregory ScottPartner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity · Kirkland & Ellis
    • Chris WarrenPartner · Charterhouse Capital Partners
    • Kitan IrukeraInvestor · Dynasty Equity
    • Drew WeatherfordFounding Partner · Weatherford Capital
    • Alkit PatelChief Business Officer, Global Sport Group · CVC

    Details

    • The business of sport is entering a new era: How will private equity be impactful withing sports?

  19. Primary credit markets: size/growth, bank partnerships, structure, pricing

    Speakers

    • Olivia ZitouniGroup Head of Private Assets Coverage & Financing · CACEIS
    • Andrea FernandezPartner, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Capital Formation, European Direct Lending · Ares Management
    • Mark JochimsHead of European Private Credit · Morgan Stanley Investment Management
    • Klaus PetersenFounding Partner · Apera Asset Management
    • Barbara RichterHead of Asset Based Finance · DWS

    Details

    • What differences are we seeing between the European and US markets? How is the growth of BDCs / mass affluent and wealth affecting private credit?

  20. Morning coffee and networking break

  21. AI’s great promise: Enhancing private equity performance

    Details

    • In an asset class in which investment outliers have an outsized impact on returns, AI has the potential to drive return outcomes at the tails – and investment philosophy, culture and proprietary data will define the winners in a world where AI technology is increasingly commoditised

  22. Hiring vs. upskilling: Building talent for digital transformation in private equity

    Speakers

    • Christine GraeffGlobal Chief Growth Officer · FGS Global (Switzerland) GmbH
    • Anieke LamersOperating Partner · Borski Fund
    • Stefan SambolFounding Partner · OMMAX
    • Emily CookPerformance Coach and Founder · FOUND

    Details

    • How can private equity firms balance the need for immediate expertise with the long-term benefits of upskilling their workforce? What factors should influence the decision between hiring external specialists and investing in internal talent development for digital transformation? Is a hybrid approach combining hiring and upskilling the most effective strategy for driving sustainable digital transformation in private equity?

  23. Morning coffee and networking break

  24. Adapting LP strategies to the shifting dynamics of German private equity

    Speakers

    • Dörte HöppnerChief Sustainability Officer/ Managing Director, Fundraising & Investor Relations · The Riverside Company
    • Verena KempeHead of Investment Management · KENFO
    • Volker WendePartner · SwanCap Partners GmbH
    • Ralph GuentherPartner & Head of Continental Europe · Pantheon Ventures
    • Michael LindauerFounder and CEO · Ypoons Capital GmbH

    Details

    • How can LPs navigate prolonged holding periods and limited exit opportunities in the German PE market? Which sectors in Germany offer the most promising opportunities for LP investment, such as healthcare, defense, or infrastructure? Is ESG still a priority for LPs, or has fatigue shifted focus to other investment criteria?

  25. Morning coffee and networking break

  26. Private equity – Expanding the definition of sports

    Speakers

    • Matthieu RoussellierManaging Director · Prosek Partners
    • Nicki BoydManaging Partner · Sphera Partners
    • Karim Ben RejebCo-Founder · Athvance Capital
    • Mirwan SuwarsoPresident · Como 1907
    • João Verol MarquesPartner · APEX

    Details

    • Focusing on fandom and engaged consumers from lifestyle products to recreational activities and innovative technologies to broaden momentum: How are industry leaders exploring new models aimed at driving growth, liquidity, and global reach in an era of escalating franchise valuations?

  27. Government debt and private debt: Systemic risks or opportunities?

    Speakers

    • Justin MuzinichCEO|Former Deputy Secretary · Muzinich & Co | US Treasury
    • Brian McCarthyHead of Alternative Investments · Ampega Asset Management

  28. Data as a growth engine: Overcoming challenges and unlocking value in private equity

    Speakers

    • Lisa YuGeneral Partner · 99VC
    • Tola KibbeyPrincipal, Data Scientist · CVC Secondary Partners
    • Helena MalikovaIntelligence Team, Foreign Subsidies Directorate, DG Competition · European Commission
    • Adrian CamaraChief Executive Officer · Athennian
    • Cornelia AnderssonHead of With Intelligence · With Intelligence

    Details

    • How can private equity firms leverage high-quality data as a growth engine to enhance decision-making and value creation? What tools, strategies, and governance frameworks are essential for overcoming data integration challenges and improving analysis processes? In what ways can generative AI and advanced analytics drive efficiency, uncover unique insights, and accelerate growth in private equity?

  29. Healthcare and MedTech as growth drivers for private equity

    Speakers

    • Markus KäpplingerPartner · Goodwin
    • Leif-Niklas FanterHead of Good Health · GENUI GmbH
    • Sam GrayManaging Partner · Apposite Capital

    Details

    • What makes healthcare and medtech attractive sectors for long-term PE investment? How can PE funds support innovation and growth in these industries? What role does healthcare play in the German economy, and how can PE capitalize on it?

  30. Capital meets the pitch: How institutional money Is reshaping the beautiful game

    Speakers

    • Kirk RostronManaging Partner · Mt. Vernon Capital
    • Cem UsakliManaging Director, Global Alpha, Alpha Alternatives · PSP Investments
    • Steve CherundoloAdvisor · Leftside Capital

    Details

    • How do LPs evaluate sports investments? Where does the asset class fit into their portfolio compared to others? What is the tangible perceived ROI in sports?

  31. Private debt 2.0: A fundamentally sound investment for LPs?

    Speakers

    • Jeffrey GriffithsPartner, Global Head of Private Credit · Campbell Lutyens
    • You-Ha HyunPrincipal · Perpetual Investors GmbH
    • Daniel GurvichManaging Director, Portfolio Manager Private Credit · Beach Point Capital Management
    • Shelley MorrisonHead of Fund Finance · Aberdeen
    • Ralph EisslerGlobal Head of Research for Private Assets, Managing Director · MSCI

    Details

    • How has investor demand for private debt developed over the last 12 months? Which sectors do LPs currently see as the most attractive and why? Sharing examples of where we are seeing innovation in the industry to overcome the challenges facing investors

  32. Tech due diligence under compressed timelines

    Speakers

    • George DannerPresident · Business Laboratory
    • Ernest JeczmionekAI Architect · IBM
    • Lixia ZhuPrincipal · 76Columbus Family Office
    • Sander van WeelePartner, Software Strategy Group · EY-Parthenon

    Details

    • What challenges do private equity firms face in assessing companies quickly and accurately during due diligence? How can automation improve the speed and accuracy of evaluations? What role does deep integration of technology play in enhancing outcomes throughout the investment lifecycle?

  33. Registration and women only networking lunch, Hugo's 14th Floor

  34. Lunch and networking break

  35. How is democratisation reshaping sports investment and brand engagement?

    Speakers

    • Anu ChhabraFounder · Nosirrah Capital
    • Massimo MarinelliFounder · Berkida Ventures
    • Rahul MehtaPartner · Obsidian Sports Management
    • Leonardo GiammarioliChief Global Business Development Officer · SSC Napoli

    Details

    • From HNWIs to athletes and fans

  36. Where are we in the credit cycle?

    Speakers

    • Robin DoumarManaging Partner · Park Square Capital
    • Leo Fletcher-SmithManaging Director & Co-Head of Private Credit · Aksia

  37. Lunch and networking break

  38. Chair's closing remarks

    Details

    • End of the Investing in Sports Summit

  39. Lunch and networking break

  40. Lunch and networking break

  41. Chair's welcome address and data presentation

    Speakers

    • Gurpreet MankuCEO · Level 20

  42. Case studies on AI adoption in private equity

    Speakers

    • Ewa TreitzPrivate Equity Advisor · Amazon Web Services
    • Riccardo BasileHead of Value Creation, Operating Partner · Permira

    Details

    • Quickfire presentations
    • Measure ROI Use Cases delivered in PE portfolios

  43. Addressing economic challenges in German private equity

    Speakers

    • Philippe RoeschManaging Partner · RIAM Alternative Investments
    • Holger RossbachPartner · Vorsprung Partners
    • Mara StockPartner · capiton AG
    • Daniel BoegePartner, Chief Investment Officer · Golding Capital Partners
    • Moritz GrevePartner · Maxburg Capital Partners

    Details

    • How can German PE navigate high corporate taxes and recessionary pressures effectively? What impact do government spending programs have on defence and infrastructure investments? What reforms are needed to make Germany more attractive for private equity investments?

  44. Afternoon chair

    Speakers

    • Mattis PoetterPartner & CIO · Arcmont Asset Management, an affiliate of Nuveen

  45. What will define the next generation of outperformers in private capital?

    Speakers

    • Gurpreet MankuCEO · Level 20
    • Imogen RichardsPartner, Head of European Primaries · Pantheon
    • Jennifer DunstanPartner & Head of Fund Investor Relations · 3i
    • Emma WatfordPartner, Head of Sectors · Bridgepoint
    • Cecile BelamanPartner, Investor Relations · Bain Capital

    Details

    • What separates the strongest performers in private capital today — and in the years ahead?

  46. What's next for real asset private debt?

    Speakers

    • Ian MiltonFounder · Mercia Capital Partners
    • Tegan WarrenInvestor Relations and Capital Formation · Stormfield Capital
    • Daniel LegerPartner & Senior Managing Director · Metropolitan Partners Group
    • Kerry Hugh-JonesCo-Managing Partner, Strategic Value Credit · Cheyne Capital

    Details

    • The rise of ABL/ABF as a core component of real asset lending: How to identify the best assets and sources of alpha. What type of strategies are different LPs demanding? Which loan structures and strategies are performing best in the current market?

  47. Pushing generative AI across portfolios: Strategies for effective implementation

    Speakers

    • Shahbaz AlamHead of EMEA Private Equity · Amazon Web Services
    • James StevensPartner, Tech Opportunities · Bain Capital
    • Richard BarltropDirector · CVC
    • Sascha RudolphSenior Manager AI Practice · Aurelius
    • Dominic GallelloManaging Director, Head of Digital & AI · Bridgepoint

    Details

    • How can private equity firms effectively drive generative AI adoption across portfolios? Top-down mandates with KPIs vs advisory-led approaches: Which strategy yields better results? What are the key success factors in implementing generative AI across portfolio companies?

  48. The Mittelstand evolution: Unlocking new opportunities for private equity

    Speakers

    • Mieke KlankerHead of Sustainability · Rivean Capital
    • Tom AlzinSpokesman of the Board of Management · Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
    • Michael WeberPartner · Cinven GmbH
    • Michel GaleazziCo-Founder and Partner · Evoco AG
    • Philipp HaindlPartner · SEVEST Management GmbH

    Details

    • How can private equity support the next generation of Mittelstand leaders in driving growth, innovation, and succession planning? What are the key challenges private equity firms face when engaging with family-owned Mittelstand businesses, and how can they build trust and long-term partnerships? How can private equity help Mittelstand companies adopt digital transformation and ESG practices to remain competitive in a global market?

  49. Unlocking new capital in a sluggish fundraising environment

    Speakers

    • Leslie HillPartner & COO of Global Capital Formation · Sagard
    • Rebecca GibsonManaging Partner · Oakley Capital
    • Katrina LiaoPartner, Investment · Coller Capital
    • Julia van TuyllHead of Investor Relations & Fundraising · TechMet
    • Anna FergusonManaging Director, Fundraising · Clearlake Capital Group

    Details

    • How are fund managers demonstrating differentiation and skill to enhance deal flow and fundraising?

  50. Private credit market update

    Speakers

    • Kenny TangSenior Director, US Credit Research · PitchBook

    Details

    • Understanding private credit’s rapid growth and predicting what the future holds for the industry

  51. Global AI dynamics: Innovation and competition

    Details

    • What are the key factors driving the global AI innovation race, and how are nations and organisations positioning themselves to lead in this space? How can competition between nations and corporations spur innovation in AI, and what risks or challenges does this competitive dynamic present? How will the global AI landscape evolve in the next decade?

  52. An innovative philanthropic model: How private equity can provide lasting social impact

    Speakers

    • Bree TaylorPartner · Greenbrook
    • Kathleen BaconInvestment Committee Member · Greater Share
    • Louisa Mitchell, MBECEO · AllChild
    • Rachel MatharuManaging Director · Lexington Partners

  53. Afternoon refreshments and networking break

  54. The expanding role of private credit in residential markets

    Speakers

    • Michael CampbellSenior Managing Director & Head of International Real Estate · Pretium
    • Hans-Jörg BaumannFounding Partner & Chairman · StepStone Private Debt

  55. LP only afternoon tea (invitation only)

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    • This exclusive closed door session is only open to LPs from the following organisations: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, family offices, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers subject to qualification.
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  56. Afternoon refreshments and networking break

  57. From emerging markets to global best practice: A value creation playbook

    Speakers

    • Noor SweidFounder and Managing Partner · Global Ventures
    • George DannerPresident · Business Laboratory

    Details

    • Explore best-in-class value creation in venture capital, drawing insights from a London Business School case study on Global Ventures and the role of emerging markets in shaping global practices. Understand what sustained performance entails, focusing on scale, capital efficiency, and follow-on growth. Gain actionable takeaways on institutionalising value creation, leveraging frameworks, and using constraints as a competitive advantage.

  58. Bubble or not? What are the next steps for the private credit markets 2026? Outlook & opportunities

    Speakers

    • Becca DavisInvestment Managing Director · Cambridge Associates
    • Natalia TsitouraPartner, Capital Solutions & Head of Europe Origination · Apollo
    • Wee-kii TehDevelopment Finance & Impact Credit · Allianz Global Investors
    • Antonia O’ConnorManaging Director · Blue Owl
    • Laura MerliniManaging Director, EMEA · CAIA Association

    Details

    • Are there “bubble-like" attributes for private credit? Do they pose potential systemic risks, particularly in an economic downturn, or does the industry have longevity by responding to the real capital needs of private enterprise?

  59. Exploring the role of international capital in shaping German private equity

    Speakers

    • Florian HausenPartner · Beyond Capital Partners
    • Jannick HuneckeMember of the Board of Management · Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
    • Christoph WedegaetnerManaging Director · Cambridge Associates
    • Daniel BeringerManaging Partner & CEO · Greenpeak Partners
    • Inna GehrtHead of DACH · Ackermans & van Haaren

    Details

    • How can German PE attract more international LPs amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainties? What impact does the influx of American and Asian capital have on the German PE landscape? How can German funds leverage global partnerships to drive growth and innovation?

  60. AI opportunities for private markets

    Speakers

    • Lisa LeeManaging Editor · Creditflux
    • Michael EwaldPartner, Global Head of the Private Credit Group · Bain Capital
    • Michelle HandySenior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer - Direct Lending · First Eagle Investments
    • Johan HultnerManaging Partner · ARCOS Capital

    Details

    • Sharper judgment, better monitoring, faster diligence

  61. LP perspectives: Optimising private equity allocations when faced with rising liquidity needs and stubborn exit challenges

    Speakers

    • Daniella KranjacFounding General Partner · Avant Bio
    • Veera SomersalmiDirector Investor Relations Europe · Bpifrance
    • Cyndi MosqueraDirector · MetLife Investment Management
    • Kasey JiAssociate Director · OMERS
    • Alona PonomarevaLead, European Private Equity · World Bank Pension

    Details

    • Where are the real solutions? How can LPs manage risk, and what is the current appetite for PE? Why are LPs focusing on Europe?

  62. Afternoon refreshments and networking break

  63. How is AI changing PE investment hypotheses?

    Speakers

    • Henry LindemannCo-Founder & Chief Growth Officer · Blueflame AI
    • Baudouin HueGeneral Partner · Karista
    • Christian BogatuInvestment Director · German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
    • Andre SchumacherOperating Partner · KKR
    • Skander KamounLead Data Scientist · Ardian

    Details

    • How are you re-assessing your take on segments most affected by AI such as professional services, insurance, education etc. How are you reassessing your take on assets with legacy infrastructure, given lower effort to transform IT with agentic AI tooling?

  64. Redefining ESG in private equity investments

    Speakers

    • Thomas BrandDirector Impact & Sustainable Investing · Value for Good GmbH
    • Helena HausenSenior Investment Manager, Head of ESG · Beyond Capital Partners
    • Christian SchützManaging Director - Head of Sustainable Investing · Golding Capital Partners
    • Graeme ArdusHead of Sustainability · Triton Partners
    • Christian KastenPartner · Deutsche Private Equity (DPE)

    Details

    • Is ESG fatigue affecting the PE sector, and how can sustainability be made relevant again? How can PE funds balance returns with responsible investment practices? What is the future of ESG in German private equity, and how can it drive value creation?

  65. The increasing importance of regional diversification in a more volatile world. How are lenders truly differentiating themselves?

    Speakers

    • Olga Braun-CanglInvestment Managing Director · Cambridge Associates
    • Haseeb MalikPartner and Head of Asia Credit · Värde Partners
    • Mihai FlorianBlueBay Senior Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets · RBC BlueBay Asset Management
    • Daniel SenselManaging Director, Private Credit · Kirkoswald
    • Taj SidhuHead of European and Asian Private Credit · Carlyle

  66. Elevating diverse talent for a stronger economy

    Speakers

    • Rehana FarrellCEO · 100 Women in Finance
    • Eleanor MountainPartner, Investor Relations · Cinven
    • Priscilla SchnepperSenior Investment Manager, Private Credit · European Investment Fund
    • Helene SchutrumpfFounder · Drake Financial Advisory
    • Monica MandelliManaging Director, Global Client Solutions · KKR

    Details

    • Utilising talent and leaders to unlock sustainable growth

  67. Chair’s closing remarks

    Speakers

    • George DannerPresident · Business Laboratory

  68. Chair's closing remarks

    Speakers

    • Giovanna MaagPartner · Altor Equity Partners

  69. Networking drinks reception

  70. The competitive landscape of direct lending for the mid market

    Speakers

    • Kamal NazhaManaging Director – Co-Head Private Credit & Special Situations EMEA · Nomura International plc
    • Orla WalshHead of European Direct Lending Portfolio Management · Barings
    • Philip EdmansPartner, Head of Capital Markets · Inflexion
    • Claire HarwoodCo-Head of Direct Lending Investment Team · Permira Credit
    • Carles PolManaging Director, Head of European Strategy · Alpha Wave Global
    • Vince LuPartner, Portfolio Manager - Private Credit · Lord Abbett

    Details

    • How has the growth of private credit and direct lending impacted investment opportunities within the mid market? Where do lenders see opportunity to unlock value and how do they view the value proposition of the upper versus core/lower middle market?

  71. Leadership, confidence, and the human side of performance

    Speakers

    • Cecilie Søndergaard NielsenManaging Director · CN8 Leadership Confidence

  72. Investing in Women’s Sports: Intersection of growth and long-lasting impact for women and girls

    Speakers

    • Malala YousafzaiNobel Laureate, Founder · Recess Capital
    • Gurpreet MankuCEO · Level 20

  73. Chair's closing remarks

    Details

    • End of the Private Debt Summit

  74. Hosted roundtables

    Speakers

    • Cecilie Søndergaard NielsenManaging Director · CN8 Leadership Confidence
    • Julia HanmerVice President, Investment Specialist - Evergreen Solutions · HarbourVest
    • Nicole RunyanPartner, Investment Funds · Kirkland & Ellis
    • Priscilla SchnepperSenior Investment Manager, Private Credit · European Investment Fund
    • Alexandra TixierCo-Head of European Private Credit, Managing Director · Allianz Global Investors
    • Nicola GollHead of Private Equity Americas, Unified Global Alternatives · UBS Asset Management
    • Sarah BreretonPartner & Co-Head of Investment · Keyhaven Capital Partners
    • Joana CastroPartner, Head of Climate Impact · Sagard
    • Kora KrauseHead of Responsible Investment · Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V.
    • Fay MargoCEO · Brackendale Consulting
    • Katja Salovaara, CFAManaging Director, Investor Relations · Five Arrows
    • Cari LodgePartner · Aqualis Partners
    • Zoe YeoPartner · Headway Capital Partners
    • Karen RudichCEO & Co-Founder · sherloc by Elementary B ltd.
    • Anja BöhmeHead of European Midcap Buyout - Germany · ODDO BHF Asset Management GmbH

    Details

    • Hosted roundtables
    • Join one of 7 topic-focused roundtables. Spaces are first-come, first-served.
    • 2 hosts per roundtable
    • Opportunities with mid/lower mid market funds
    • Expansion of GP interest in wealth/retail investors – how will this market segment disrupt PE?
    • Leadership, confidence, and the human side of performance
    • An LP’s view to value creation
    • In today’s climate, where do ESG goals and returns coalesce?
    • Private credit – what is the future?
    • Unlocking opportunities in the secondaries market

  75. Chair's closing remarks

    Details

    • Networking Drinks in the Summit Room, 18.15-18.45
    • End of Women in Private Markets Summit

Who attends

  • 7,000Attendees
  • 2,500+LPs
  • 3,000+GPs
  • 7,000Decision makers

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