2021 event confirmed for 7-8 October

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Global opportunities for investors in the DACH region

Private debt is facing its true test in the shape of the market downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Now is the time for European private asset owners to come together virtually to determine how private debt moves forward from this significant dislocation.

The PDI Germany Forum provides a unique virtual experience for investors and fund managers alike from the DACH region and further afield. Take your opportunity to network, face the lessons we have learnt so far in 2020, and discuss what the future holds for the private debt market.

Join us to connect with private debt professionals including institutional investors from across the DACH region and learn strategies to help prepare for a post-pandemic world.

Explore the virtual experience

Market insights from 60+ speakers 

Hear from institutional investors, private debt funds, consultants, restructuring advisors and other key market stakeholders from across the globe. All content will be recorded and available on-demand.

Global audience for new opportunities 

Going virtual means removing the restrictions of international travel. Save time, money and connect with a truly global audience.  Meet new people, hear different perspectives and increase your opportunities to connect.

5 months access to the community 

The platform will be open 2 weeks before the event to allow you to arrange meetings during the event. The platform will remain open 5 months after for you to continue the discussions.

Previous investors include

Aksia LLC
Allianz Global Investors
Alpha Associates AG
Argenthal Private Capital
Bayerische Versorgungskammer
Bfinance
BMW Group
Certior Capital Oy
European Investment Bank (EIB)
European Investment Fund (EIF)
Flick Family Office
HSBC Trinkaus and Burkhardt AG
HVB Pension Fund
ICP Capital
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (Europe) Ltd
Lebensversicherung von 1871 AG
Linde AG
Mandatum Life Insurance
Meketa Investment Group Inc
Mercer
Minerva Stiftung
NNIP
Oceano Advisors AG
Opticrest S.A
PenSam
Pensionskasse Wacker Chemie
PERPETUAL Investors GmbH
PG3 AG
RAG-Stiftung
Royaumont Foundation
SV SparkassenVersicherung Holding AG
Talanx Asset Management
UNIQA Capital Markets
Versorgungswerke Berlin (VGV Pension Scheme)
West Valley Capital
Willis Towers Watson
W&W Asset Management GmbH
YIELCO Investments AG

2020 Keynote speakers

Francesco Battazzi, Head of Division – Diversified Debt Funds, European Investment Fund

European Investment Fund’s activity in private credit

Discover which private debt strategies are being pursued by one of Europe’s largest and most influential investors.

Evgeny Denisenko, Managing Principal, Apolis SAM

Why high-net worth individuals and families are embracing private debt

Hear from a growing European family office on how they are managing their diversified portfolio and increasing their exposure in the private debt market.

Testimonials from last year's forum:

Director, Alter Domus

Dirk Sanden

It is the quality and number of PD industry experts that makes the event so beneficial.

Senior Sales Director Alternatives, NN Investment Partners

Christian Gohlke

The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with investors and network within the industry.

Managing Partner, ICA Institutional Capital Associates

Hans-Peter Dohr

The perfect forum in which to learn how investors, investment managers and my peers are tackling the many macroeconomic, investment, legal & regulatory issu…

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One click access to the Private Debt market from the safety of your home or office

Market insight from key speakers: Hear from institutional investors, private debt funds, consultants, restructuring advisors and other key market stakeholders from across the globe. All content will be recorded and available on-demand.

Global audience for new opportunities:Going virtual means removing the restrictions of international travel. Save time, money and connect with a truly global audience.  Meet new people, hear different perspectives and increase your opportunities to connect.

5 months access to the community: The platform will be open 2 weeks before the event to allow you to arrange meetings for the week of the event. The platform will remain open for 5 months after to continue make connections and discuss the market.

How the virtual experience works

Hear from leading investors and fund managers across the region

Discover how your peers are responding to the impact of the pandemic and discover investor’s priorities for the next year.

Access over 10 hours of interactive content from a number of speakers across the two days. Watch keynote interviews, panel discussions, debates and much more.

With the online platform you can:

  • Create your own daily agenda so you don’t miss a meeting or a key session
  • Take part in the sessions through speaker Q&A and live polling
  • Watch any sessions you missed at a later date. All sessions will be available on-demand for 5 months

 

 

 

Catch up with old colleagues and make new connections

Connect with investors and fund managers through video meetings, forum discussions and private messaging.

The Forum’s virtual experience provides you with 5 months access to the platform and therefore the private debt community.

Through the platform you can:

  • Filter and search the delegate list to find the people you want to meet
  • Arrange video meetings with other attendees for a private meeting to business opportunities and get deals done
  • Take part in forum discussions with other attendees with similar interests to get answers to your most pressing questions and share ideas on key topics

Explore the sponsor exhibition

Explore the virtual exhibition hall and chat with sponsors to discover solutions to your business concerns and find ways to streamline operations at your organisation.

Through the platform you can:

  • Visit the virtual exhibition booth to discover the range of solutions available to help you better serve your customers
  • Interact with the exhibitors you can request more information with the click of a button or arrange a meeting to discuss the products and services in more detail

Virtual networking opportunities

The virtual experience allows you to find and connect with the people you want to meet more easily. Search the attendee list, start a conversation and arrange a meeting with  investors and fund managers.

Find the people you want to meet 

Want to catch up with an old colleague or make a new a new contact with a specific focus?

Search and filter the delegate list and create a shortlist of the people you most want to meet. Message them to chat and arrange online video meetings throughout the event.

Arrange 1-2-1 video meetings

Discuss business opportunities and get deals done in private meetings. During the event you can have video meetings with other attendees.

Simply search the delegate list for the people you want to meet, arrange a time and send them a meeting invite. You can invite up to five people to any one meeting.

Identify other attendees with the same interests

Whatever your area of interest the forum discussions allow you to take part in conversations on the issues that matter most to you or start your own topic.

You will be able to see who else is joining these discussions and message them privately if you want to continue the discussion.

5 months access to the community

You will have 5 months of access to the platform. Login 2 weeks before the event to build your agenda and arrange meeting with the people you want to meet during the event.

The messaging and forums, as well as access to recordings of all sessions will stay open 6 months after the event. So you can continue to connect with other attendees and catch-up on any of the sessions you missed.

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For more information on the agenda in 2021, please contact James Hatwell at james.hatwell@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.

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Day 1 Day 2
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Agenda

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1 - Wednesday 7th

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
13:30 - 13:45

Chairperson’s PDI Germany welcome address

13:45 - 14:10

Keynote Interview: Why high-net worth individuals & families are embracing private debt

Evgeny Denisenko, John Bakie
  • What factors are causing this investor type to turn away from more traditional investment strategies?
  • What industries and sectors are most appealing when it comes to deployment? Has the Covid-19 pandemic affected this, and if so, how?
  • How these increasingly influential asset owners are managing the balance between risk and yield
  • The race for deals – in an extremely competitive market, how & where can these individuals and family offices find a worthwhile niche?

Moderator: John Bakie, News Editor, Private Debt Investor

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Evgeny Denisenko

Managing Principal, Apolis S.A.M.

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John Bakie

News Editor, Private Debt Investor

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14:10 - 14:15

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
14:15 - 15:00

Case Studies: Investment deals from the front lines

Dr. Gabriella Kindert, Daniel Heine, Mikkel Sckerl, Andrea Pescatori

In the same popular format as 2019, this unique session will delve in-depth on four GP investment case studies – each taking us through their approach to transaction structuring. Moderated by our investment committee and voted for by the audience

Moderator: Gabriella Kindert, Board Member, Mizuho

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Dr. Gabriella Kindert

Independent Board Member, Neptune Leasing, a.o.

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Daniel Heine

Managing Director – Private Debt, Patrimonium

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Mikkel Sckerl

Partner and Portfolio Manager, Capital Four

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Andrea Pescatori, Ver Capital

Andrea Pescatori

CEO, Ver Capital

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15:00 - 15:30

Sustainable investment – making an impact in private debt, yet?

Julia Demidova, Peter Plaut, Patricia Volhard, Sabrina Fox, Deborah Zurkow
  • What does ESG mean in 2020? Examining the social, climate & other impacts that are particularly prevalent in today’s society
  • Pre-deal due diligence & covenants – how to avoid greenwashing & make sure your metrics are being met
  • Can a balance between ESG targets and desirable returns truly be achieved?
  • What challenges & tests have the events of 2020 brought to sustainable investment?

Moderator: Julia Demidova, Relationship Manager, Fintech & Private Markets, OMFIF

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Julia Demidova

Commercial Director, DMI, Official Monetary and Financial institutions Forum

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Peter Plaut

Executive Director, Wimmer Group

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Patricia Volhard

Partner, Debevoise and Plimpton

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Sabrina Fox

CEO, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA)

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Deborah Zurkow

Global Head of Alternatives, Allianz Global Investors

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PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
15:30 - 15:50

Afternoon networking break – 1-2-1 networking

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
15:50 - 16:25

What’s making an increasingly mature corporate debt market tick?

Christine Farquhar, Nicole Downer, Howard Sharp
  • Size, experience, expertise, ESG…  what matters most to investors when they’re selecting managers?
  • Are non-sponsored deals increasing in popularity?
  • How are new entrants challenging established players, and what does this mean for the market?

Moderator: Christine Farqhuar, Global Head, Credit Investment Group, Cambridge Associates

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Christine Farquhar

Global Co-Head of the Credit Investment Group, Cambridge Associates

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Nicole Downer

Managing Partner, MV Credit

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Howard Sharp

Private Credit, EMEA: Head of Origination, Alcentra

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PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
16:25 - 16:30

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 1
16:30 - 17:00

An opportunity in waiting? The growing secondaries market in private debt

Hans-Peter Dohr, Gian Kull, Patrick Suchy, Toni Vainio

Panel Session

  • Are secondaries strategies being seriously considered by investors and the market in general at present?
  • What global activity have we seen, from both a manager and investor perspective, in the private debt secondaries market in recent months?
  • Drawbacks & potential hurdles – does educating investors remain the biggest challenge for the secondaries market to really take off in popularity?
  • Have secondaries provided a credible active portfolio management solution now that the cycle has turned?

Moderator: Hans-Peter Dohr, Senior Managing Partner, Institutional Capital Associates

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Hans-Peter Dohr

Founder & CEO, ICA - Institutional Capital Associates

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Gian Kull

Director, Multiplicity Partners AG

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Patrick Suchy

Head of Credit, Private Markets, HSBC Alternatives

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Toni Vainio

Partner, Pantheon

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17:00 - 17:00

Close of day

Agenda

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2 - Thursday 8th

08:30 - 09:30

PDI Germany investor-only virtual networking breakfast & roundtables

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
09:30 - 09:40

Chairperson’s main day welcome – PDI Germany

09:40 - 10:05

European Investment Fund’s activity in private credit

Francesco Battazzi
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Francesco Battazzi

Head of Division - Diversified Debt Funds, European Investment Fund

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10:05 - 10:10

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
10:10 - 11:00

Looking beyond 2020 - thriving within an altered, competitive private debt landscape

Ulla Fetzer, Cécile Mayer-Lévi, Robin Doumar, Greg Racz , Klaus Petersen, Tom Collier

Panel Session

  • What are the lasting impacts that the coronavirus pandemic & subsequent downturn will have on competition within the private debt market?
  • Which direction is the competition coming from? Is it the established players, the newcomers, platforms, or even revitalised banks?
  • Is it time to venture outside of the crowded sponsored middle-market? Will new strategies be embraced in the wake of the crisis?
  • Vying for deals – how can managers ensure that they stay ahead of the curve in market to offer their clients the best possible investments?
  • And what can GPs do to prove that their offering addresses the needs & concerns of prospective investors better than other competitors?#

Moderator: Ulla Fetzer, Client Portfolio Manager, NN Investment Partners

Ulla Fetzer, NNIP

Ulla Fetzer

Client Portfolio Manager, NN Investment Partners

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Cécile Mayer-Lévi

Head of Private Debt, Tikehau Capital

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Robin Doumar

Founder and Managing Partner, Park Square Capital

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Greg Racz

President & Co-Founder, MGG Investment Group

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Klaus Petersen

Founding Partner, Apera Asset Management

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Tom Collier, PIMCO

Tom Collier

Alternatives Strategist, PIMCO

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11:00 - 11:45

Morning networking break & ‘meet the speakers’ Q&As

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
11:45 - 12:05

Presentation: Building a Diversified Private Debt Program

Jussi Tanninen

Presentation

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Jussi Tanninen

Head of Private Debt and Real Estate, Mandatum Asset Management

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12:05 - 12:10

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
12:10 - 12:55

View from the continent: the evolving role of private credit within your alternative asset portfolio

Abhik Das, Tuomo Hietaniemi, Lela Prodani, Dr. Sebastian Schroff, Filippo Casagrande

Panel Session

  • What impact has the outbreak had on investor portfolio exposure to private credit? How have investors responded to this?
  • Should private credit fall into alternatives, fixed income, or something else? And why does the definition matter?
  • Will there be a growing appetite amongst investors beyond direct lending in the post-downturn private debt world? How are distressed & special situation opportunities being viewed now?
  • What should investors do to ensure that they manage risk effectively and are increasing their exposure sustainably?
  • ESG considerations for investors

Moderator: Abhik Das, Managing Director, Head of Private Debt, Golding Capital Partners

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Abhik Das

Managing Director, Head of Private Debt - Golding Capital Partners

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Tuomo Hietaniemi

Portfolio Manager, Elo

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Lela Prodani

Senior Investment Consultant Mercy

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Dr. Sebastian Schroff

Global Head of Private Debt, Allianz Investment Management SE/Lead Portfolio Manager, AllianzGI

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Filippo Casagrande

Head of Insurance Portfolios Investment Strategy, Assicurazioni Generali

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12:55 - 13:00

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
13:00 - 13:45

Debate: Real asset debt & speciality finance vs corporate debt

Philip Jacobs, Hans-Jörg Baumann, Börge Grauel, John Morabito, Michael Wolfram

Before we head into lunch, we’ll have two participants arguing the case for investment in real asset debt & specialty finance strategies; and two debating on the side of corporate debt, and you’ll get the chance to vote for your winner.

Moderator: Philip Jacobs, Director, Aquila Capital

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Philip Jacobs

Director Quantitative Structuring and Credit, Aquila Capital Management

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Hans-Jörg Baumann

Partner, Stepstone Group

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Börge Grauel

Managing Director, Co-Head Private Debt - YIELCO Investments AG

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John Morabito

Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager - EnTrust Global

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Michael Wolfram

Director, bfinance UK Ltd

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13:45 - 14:30

Lunch break & ‘meet the speakers’ Q&As

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
14:30 - 15:10

Assessing investor suitability to opportunities across real asset debt & specialty finance

Dalit Nuttall, Monika Bednarz, Daniela Jönsson

Panel Session

  • Why should investors look to real estate, infrastructure or other real asset financing in order to protect their portfolio?
  • Are family offices, high-net-worth individuals or other types of investors coming more to the fore in real asset debt?
  • Portfolio management & allocation setup for asset owners – does it all come under the debt ‘umbrella’?
  • What impact do regulatory frameworks in Europe have on investor appetite?
  • What long-term characteristics of these strategies should prove appealing to investors?

Moderator: Dalit Nuttall, Principal, West Valley Capital

Dalit Nuttall

Dalit Nuttall

Principal, West Valley Capital

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Monika Bednarz

Managing Director, Lagrange Financial Advisory

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Daniela Jönsson

Principal, Ares Management

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15:10 - 15:15

Stretch Break

PDI Germany Forum 2020 Day 2
15:15 - 16:00

The downturn is here: forging a market advantage amidst a global crisis

Ari Jauho, You-Ha Hyun, Matthias Mathieu, Priscilla Schnepper

Panel Session

  • How have regional markets in Germany and further across Europe, responded to the crisis?
  • Have GPs been conservative enough in their approach and deal choices over the past few years to prepare for this?
  • Which resources, skills and expertise have proven most effective to deal with this?
  • Special situations, smart diversification and avoiding complacency – have these been the key to investor success in this downturn?

Moderator: Ari Jauho, Partner, Certior Capital

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Ari Jauho

Partner, Chairman, Certior Capital

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You-Ha Hyun

Principal, Perpetual Investors

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Matthias Mathieu

Managing Partner, Bright Capital

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Priscilla Schnepper

Diversified Debt Funds Investment Manager - European Investment Fund

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16:00 - 16:10

Chairperson’s closing remarks

16:10 - 16:10

Close of conference & PDI Debt Week Europe

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For more information on speaking in 2021, please contact James Hatwell at james.hatwell@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.

 

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Joe Abrams

Head of Private Debt, Europe - Mercer

Thierry Adant

Chief Investment Officer, Newmarket Capital

Francesco Battazzi

Head of Division - Diversified Debt Funds, European Investment Fund

Daniel Bauchet

Director, Commerzbank AAG

Hans-Jörg Baumann

Partner, Stepstone Group

Monika Bednarz

Managing Director, Lagrange Financial Advisory

Alexander Bode

Managing Partner, BB Alternative Partners

Niels Bodenheim

Head of Alternative Credit, NN Investment Partners

Filippo Casagrande

Head of Insurance Portfolios Investment Strategy, Assicurazioni Generali

Trevor Castledine

Senior Director, Head of Private Credit, bfinance

Tom Collier, PIMCO

Tom Collier

Alternatives Strategist, PIMCO

Abhik Das

Managing Director, Head of Private Debt - Golding Capital Partners

Evgeny Denisenko

Managing Principal, Apolis S.A.M.

Hans-Peter Dohr

Founder & CEO, ICA - Institutional Capital Associates

Angus Donaldson

COO, Newstead Capital

Nicole Douglas

Head of Investor Research, Infrastructure Investor

Robin Doumar

Founder and Managing Partner, Park Square Capital

Nicole Downer

Managing Partner, MV Credit

Tom Duggan

Senior Vice President, Manager Research - Redington

Christine Farquhar

Global Co-Head of the Credit Investment Group, Cambridge Associates

Ulla Fetzer, NNIP

Ulla Fetzer

Client Portfolio Manager, NN Investment Partners

Nicolas Firzli

Director-General, World Pensions Council (WPC)

Sabrina Fox

CEO, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA)

Peter Glaser

Head of European Direct Lending, Alcentra

Börge Grauel

Managing Director, Co-Head Private Debt - YIELCO Investments AG

Daniel Humphrey Rodriguez

Head of Private Markets Research, PDI

Ari Jauho

Partner, Chairman, Certior Capital

Adil Jiwa, Scottish Widows

Adil Jiwa

Director, Infrastructure Debt, Scottish Widows

Daniela Jönsson

Principal, Ares Management

Daniel Heine

Managing Director – Private Debt, Patrimonium

Tuomo Hietaniemi

Portfolio Manager, Elo

You-Ha Hyun

Principal, Perpetual Investors

Dr. Gabriella Kindert

Independent Board Member, Neptune Leasing, a.o.

Matthias Kirchgaessner

Managing Partner, PLEXUS Research

Gian Kull

Director, Multiplicity Partners AG

Cécile Mayer-Lévi

Head of Private Debt, Tikehau Capital

Matthias Mathieu

Managing Partner, Bright Capital

John Morabito

Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager - EnTrust Global

Dalit Nuttall

Dalit Nuttall

Principal, West Valley Capital

Kay Olschewski

Partner, Convero

Stephen O'Neill

Head of Private Markets, NEST

Chris Palmer

Head of Illiquid Assets Origination, ReAssure Asset Management

Art Penn PennantPark Investment Advisers

Art Penn

Founder & Managing Partner, PennantPark

Andrea Pescatori, Ver Capital

Andrea Pescatori

CEO, Ver Capital

Klaus Petersen

Founding Partner, Apera Asset Management

Josien Piek

Head of EMEA, GRESB

Peter Plaut

Executive Director, Wimmer Group

Lela Prodani

Senior Investment Consultant Mercy

David Ross

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Northleaf Capital Partners

Dr. Sebastian Schroff

Global Head of Private Debt, Allianz Investment Management SE/Lead Portfolio Manager, AllianzGI

Priscilla Schnepper

Diversified Debt Funds Investment Manager - European Investment Fund

Mikkel Sckerl

Partner and Portfolio Manager, Capital Four

Howard Sharp

Private Credit, EMEA: Head of Origination, Alcentra

Christopher Skinner

Partner, Head of UK Debt & Capital Advisory - Deloitte

Patrick Stutz

Chief Investment Officer, Bayshore Capital Advisors

Patrick Suchy

Head of Credit, Private Markets, HSBC Alternatives

Jussi Tanninen

Head of Private Debt and Real Estate, Mandatum Asset Management

Patricia Volhard

Partner, Debevoise and Plimpton

Michael Wolfram

Director, bfinance UK Ltd