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Agenda
Day 1 - Monday 10th
Welcome
08:00 - 08:50
Welcome Breakfast and Registration
08:00 - 08:50
Leaders in Private Equity: Women’s Breakfast
hosted by PEWIN
Limited Partners Leaders Council | Exclusively for institutional investors
08:30 - 08:45
Welcome from the forum Chair: Limited Partners Leaders Council
John Bowman
John Bowman, Chief Executive Officer, CAIA Association
08:45 - 09:30
Keynote Panel: Constructing and culling the portfolio 2026
Raelan Lambert,
Jon-Michael Consalvo,
Bei Saville, CFA, CAIA,
Mark Steed,
Lamar Taylor
• How are LPs thinking about capital allocation in 2026?
• Strategies for diversifying the private markets portfolio
• Exploring opportunities and how to take advantage of gaps in the market
Moderator:
Raelan Lambert, Senior Partner and Global Alternatives Leader, Mercer
Leaders:
Jon-Michael Consalvo, Chief Investment Officer, Carnegie Corporation of New York
Bei Saville, Chief Investment Officer, Advance Treasury and Fingerboard Family Office
Mark Steed, Chief Investment Officer, Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
Lamar Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, Florida State Board of Administration
09:30 - 10:15
The negotiation table - playing by LP rules
Steven Richman,
Peter Keehn,
Ya Tung,
Steve Poliner,
Lori Hall-Kimm
• Providing capital while standing out as a long-term partner to negotiate better terms
• What are the best practices to discuss terms with fund managers?
Moderator:
Steven Richman, Partner, Seyfarth
Leaders:
Peter Keehn, Senior Managing Director, Private & Alternative Assets, Allstate Investments
Ya Tung, Chief Investment Officer, The Jefferies Family Office
Steve Poliner, Senior Investment Counsel, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Lori Hall-Kimm, Senior Managing Director & Head of Global Private Equity, HOOPP
10:15 - 10:45
Networking and coffee break
10:45 - 11:30
Executive Strategy Assessment: Excelling at Performance
Christopher Witkowsky,
Samantha Davidson,
Matthew Liposky,
Arthur Salzer
• Creating a roadmap to top scores on benchmarking and reporting
• Assess emerging managers and the next great small buyout manager
Moderator:
Chris Witkowsky, Private Equity Editor, PEI Group
Panelists:
Samantha Davidson, President & Head of Global Investing, Cambridge Associates
Matthew Liposky, Chief Investment Operating Officer, Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management
Arthur Salzer, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Northland Wealth Management
Matthew Liposky
Chief Investment Operating Officer, Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (MassPRIM)
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Emerging Managers Forum | Qualified Emerging Managers* only for the morning sessions
08:30 - 08:40
Welcome from the forum Chair
Kelly DePonte
Kelly DePonte, Managing Director, Kelly DePonte Advisory LLC
08:40 - 09:10
Strategy session: Pitch to handshake - maximizing your differentiator
Graham Bippart,
Luke Myers,
Adam Buzanis
Moderator:
Graham Bippart, Senior Editor, Buyouts and Private Funds CFO
Leaders:
Luke Myers, Managing Partner, Truelink Capital
Adam Buzanis, Senior Director, Private Equity, CAAT Pension Plan
09:10 - 09:40
Case Study: Winning LP Trust
Kelly DePonte,
Hollie Haynes,
Cris Conner
Learn how to lay the foundation for managing expectations and creating a valued partnership from Fund I to Fund IV.
Moderator:
Kelly DePonte, Managing Director, Kelly DePonte Advisory LLC
Leaders:
Hollie Moore Haynes, Founder and Managing Partner, Luminate Capital
Cris Conner, Portfolio Manager, Briar Hall LLC
09:40 - 10:10
Networking and coffee break
10:10 - 10:55
Leadership panel: Value creation for portfolio company growth and profitability — Operational Approaches
Kelly DePonte,
Vince Cuticello,
Alok Singh,
Jene Elzie,
Lydie Hudson
• Using operational expertise to generate superior returns beyond financing
• How fund managers differentiate themselves in the ways in which they deliver their expertise?
• Strategic initiatives and management improvements that ultimately lead to higher return on investment
Moderator:
Kelly DePonte, Managing Director, Kelly DePonte Advisory LLC
Leaders:
Vince Cuticello, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Invidia
Alok Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder, Bridge Growth Partners
Jené Elzie, Chief Marketing Officer, Dunes Point Capital
Lydie Hudson, Co-founder and President, Citation Capital
10:55 - 11:30
Keynote Cross Conversation: How to Build a Firm for Long Term Success
John Bailey,
Leigh Sansone
Moderator:
Jeff Gendel, Principal, Gen II Fund Services
Leaders:
John Bailey, Managing Partner, Knox Lane
Leigh Sansone, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Paceline Equity Partner
Private Wealth Forum | Open to all
08:30 - 08:40
Welcome from the forum Chair
Dan Allocca
Dan Allocca, Partner and Head of the Digital, Paid and Analytics, Prosek
08:40 - 09:10
Keynote interview
Madeleine Farman,
Joan Solotar
• Why private equity, why now?
• Private Capital’s transformative role in bolstering the real economy
Interviewer:
Madeleine Farman, Editor, Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor
Leader:
Joan Solotar, Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions, Blackstone
09:10 - 09:40
Keynote Presentation: The impact of private equity on the RIA and independent wealth channel
Scott Hanson
Leader:
Scott Hanson, Co-Founder and Vice Chair, Allworth Financial
09:40 - 10:15
Networking and coffee break
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: The $80trn opportunity
Neil Blundell,
Ava Mallin,
Paul Jodice
• How are GPs approaching the wealth channel and addressing the problem of liquidity?
• What are the most promising investment opportunities for RIAs and UHNWIs
Moderator:
Neil Blundell, Chief Investment Officer, CAIS Advisors and Head of Investments, CAIS
Leaders:
Peter Aliprantis, Partner and Head of Private Wealth Management, Americas, EQT
Ava Mallin, Managing Director, Private Wealth, Ardian
Paul Jodice, Co-Head of Global Investment Manager Analysis, Morgan Stanley
Christina Adamson, Partner and Co-Head, Ares Wealth Management Solutions
11:00 - 11:30
Cross Conversation: Redefining private wealth management
Samantha Cooper
• Assessing how best to accelerate alternative distributions
• How to tailor private equity specific products to liquidity requirements
Leader:
Samantha Cooper, Managing Director, Head of Distribution, Rockefeller Global Family Office
11:30 - 12:10
Panel – Outlook on the debt market
Robin Blumenthal,
Kristin Reynolds,
Alona Gornick,
Timothy Calkins,
Ted Yarbrough
• Understanding the nuances private credit investing, liquidity expectations,
redemption risks, etc.
• Assessing private credit funds that are smartly structured for transparency
• How can retail clients gain further exposure to the burgeoning private credit market?
Moderator:
Robin Blumenthal, Americas Editor, Private Debt Investor
Panelists:
Kristin Reynolds, Partner, Practice Group Director, NEPC
Alona Gornick, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist, Churchill Asset Management
Timothy D. Calkins, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Nottingham Advisors, Inc.
Ted Yarbrough, President and Chief Investment Officer, Yieldstreet
Lunch
11:30 - 12:55
The Future of PE Lunch
Meet the next generation of private equity leaders, recognized by PEI, as LPs connect with the Emerging Managers that match sector and strategy preferences for their portfolio needs.
12:10 - 13:05
Private Wealth Forum Lunch
Time for RIA’s to engage with the partners who can offer private wealth investors a strategy that aligns with needs, risk profile and return expectations.
Emerging Managers Forum | Institutional LPs + Qualified Emerging Managers only
12:55 - 13:25
Cross Conversation: The competitive advantage - building a diversified emerging manager program
Dana Johns,
Sherrese Clarke Soares
Leaders:
Dana Johns, Head of Private Equity, The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Investment
Sherrese Clarke Soares, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, HarbourView Equity Partners
13:25 - 14:15
EM Panel: The long-term game: countering tough fundraising for LP trust
Rowena Carreon,
Elizabeth Weymouth,
Rishi Chandna,
Brooke Coburn,
Bibhash Mukhopadhyay
• Differentiating your fund to make you stand out
• Building compelling thesis and strong alignment with your potential LPs
Moderator:
Rowena Carreon, Head of Investment Advisory Solutions, Addepar
Panelists:
Elizabeth Weymouth, Founder and Managing Partner, Grafine Partners
Rishi Chandna, Managing Partner, Lone View Capital
Brooke Coburn, Co-Founder and Partner, Capitol Meridian Partners
Bibhash Mukhopadhyay, PhD, Managing Partner, Sound Bioventures
14:15 - 15:15
LP panel: Reviewing the business convergence case – partnering on fund structures and co-investments
Christopher Witkowsky,
Caroline Dallas,
Jonathan Lesser,
Mike Fang,
Anna Dayn,
Michelle Jacobi
• Figuring out a private equity product’s place within an LP’s broader portfolio construction efforts
• Fund selection challenges and strategies to overcome them
Moderator:
Chris Witkowsky, Private Equity Editor, PEI Group
Panelists:
Caroline Dallas, Investment Sourcing Director, GEM
Jonathan Lesser, Senior Investment Officer, Private Equity, NYC Comptroller’s Office
Mike Fang, Senior Portfolio Manager, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Anna Dayn, Managing Director and US head, New End
Michelle Jacobi, Managing Director, Gatewood Capital Partners
Private Wealth Forum | Open to all
13:05 - 13:45
RIA Cross Conversation: Outperforming for risk adjusted returns in the alternatives market
Madeleine Farman,
Jack Ablin,
Kevin Moran
Moderator:
Madeleine Farman, Editor, Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor
Leaders:
Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Cresset Capital
Kevin Moran, President & Chief Operating Officer, AlTi Tiedemann Global
13:45 - 14:30
Leadership panel: A strong framework for incorporating private equity into a HNWI’s portfolio
Dan Allocca,
Robert Picard,
Cameron Dawson,
Michael Zeuner
• Main opportunities and challenges associated with introducing private equity as an investable opportunity for clients
• Addressing illiquidity against a changing macroeconomic backdrop
• What is the outlook for private equity, in the context of democratization, for the next 12 months?
Moderator:
Dan Allocca, Partner and Head of the Digital, Paid and Analytics, Prosek
Leaders:
Robert Picard, Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, Hightower Advisors
Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer, NewEdge Wealth
Michael Zeuner, Managing Partner, WE Family Office
14:30 - 15:15
Strategy deep dive – Beating the J Curve: the opportunity in secondaries
Tom Sittema
• Is the wealth channel ready for secondaries
• How can GPs best prepare for increasing compliance requirements?
Thomas Sittema, Executive Chairman, StepStone
NEXUS Grand Opening | The Da Vinci Lawn
15:15 - 15:30
PEI Center Stage: Opening Remarks from PEI’s Editors
15:30 - 15:35
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Trey Muldrow, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
15:35 - 16:20
Leaders Panel: Mega forces that can reshape the world
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Brian Bernasek,
Joe Osnoss
• The role of private capital in the world economy
• How is the new administration impacting sustainability in private markets
• The current state of private market investing in the US and how to take advantage of the current market environment
Moderator:
MK Flynn, Editor-in-Chief, PE HUB
Leaders:
Brian A. Bernasek, Partner and Co-Head of Americas Corporate Private Equity, Carlyle
Joe Osnoss, Managing Partner, Silver Lake
David Sambur, Partner and Co-Head of Equity, Apollo Global Management
16:20 - 16:50
Keynote Fireside Chat
Adam Le,
Stephen M. Ross
16:50 - 17:20
Keynote Fireside Chat: Outlook on Capital Raising- Balancing Scale, Innovation and Relationships
Madeleine Farman,
Suzanne Donohoe
Moderator:
Madeleine Farman, Editor, Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor
Leader:
Suzanne Donohoe, Chief Commercial Officer and Global Head of EQT-Ext (CXO), EQT
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote Fireside Chat
Ryan Patel
Moderator:
Richard Melville, Editorial Director, US, PEI Group
Ryan Patel, Global Executive, Board Member and Advisory Board Chair, PEI Private Equity Network
Ryan Patel
Global Executive, Board Member and Advisory Board Chair, PEI Private Equity Network
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18:00 - 19:30
Networking Reception
A place to arrange your meetings via the networking platform and meet the networking team that can help you build your schedule as you plan your activities for the days ahead.
Enjoy the open bar and food stations throughout the evening.
19:30 - 21:30
Networking Bar (open to all)
19:30 - 21:30
LP Dinner (invitation only)
PEI NEXUS
LP Dinner
With support from
Knife & Spoon, Ritz-Carlton
19:30 - 21:30
Secondaries Dinner (invitation only)
Annual Dinner
With support from
Highball & Harvest, Ritz-Carlton
Agenda
Day 2 - Tuesday 11th
Registration and breakfast
08:30 - 08:50
Open Registration and breakfast
Plenary
08:50 - 09:05
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Bill O'Conor
William O’Conor, Managing Director, Americas, PEI Group
09:05 - 09:35
Keynote Fireside Chat
Toby Mitchenall,
Kenneth Caplan
09:35 - 10:05
Keynote Fireside Chat: Turning great innovators into great businesses
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Orlando Bravo
10:05 - 10:55
GP Leaders Panel: Executive insights into the future trends of private equity
Hugh MacArthur,
Jon Sokoloff,
Collin Roche,
Vladimir Colas
• Private market outlook of top GP executives
• How are fund managers adjusting approaches to evaluating new investment ideas?
• Evaluating the new US economy and which strategies are best suited for the current political
environment
Moderator:
Hugh MacArthur, Senior Partner and Chairman of the Global Private Equity Practice, Bain & Company
Panelists:
Jonathan Sokoloff, Managing Partner, Leonard Green & Partners
Collin Roche, Co-Chief Executive Officer, GTCR
Vladimir Colas, Executive Vice-President, Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee and Co-Head of Secondaries & Primaries, Ardian
Vladimir Colas
Executive Vice-President, Vice-Chairman and Co-Head of Secondaries & Primaries, Ardian
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10:55 - 11:25
Networking break and refreshments
11:25 - 11:55
Keynote Fireside Chat: Evolution of alts and “tectonic shifts” shaping the private markets
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Jon Winkelried
11:55 - 12:25
Fireside Chat: Secondaries - The roadmap to $1 trillion
Adam Le,
Yann Robard
• Zooming in on the great valuation conundrum in the secondaries market
• Deep dive on what needs to happen for higher turnover of second-hand private markets
assets
Moderator:
Adam Le, Senior Editor, PEI and Secondaries Investor
Leader:
Yann Robard, Managing Partner, Dawson Partners
12:25 - 12:50
Keynote Fireside Chat
Bill Ford
with Bill Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Atlantic
12:50 - 13:50
Networking Lunch
13:50 - 14:15
Keynote Fireside Chat
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Tricia Glynn
14:15 - 14:55
LP Leaders Panel: The private equity portfolio design work - delivering the highest level of return for the given risk
Mark Nafash,
Allen Waldrop,
Robert Mellema,
Jeff Markusson
• Determining the role of private equity in an LP’s diversification strategy
• Exploring opportunities to generate strong portfolio returns
• Best practices for developing resiliency, mitigating risk, and bridging returns
Moderator:
Mark Nafash, Senior Manager, Enterprise Alts, SS&C Intralinks
Panelists:
Allen Waldrop, Deputy Chief Investment Officer- Private Markets, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
Robert Mellema, Managing Director, CPP Investment
Jeff Markusson, Senior Managing Director, Private Equity, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
14:55 - 15:20
Fireside Chat: The impact of secondaries on the future of private markets
Adam Le,
Jeremy Coller
• What does the current state of secondaries mean for private markets?
• The role of the modern LP- managing conflicts
• A keen look at specialization within secondaries – strategies, regions, sectors, etc.
Moderator:
Adam Le, Senior Editor, EMEA, PEI and Secondaries Investor
Jeremy Coller, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, Coller Capital
15:20 - 15:45
Cross Conversation
Christopher Witkowsky,
Isabelle Scemama,
Terry Charalambous
Moderator:
Chris Witkowsky, Private Equity Editor, PEI Group
Isabelle Scemama, Global Head, AXA IM Alts
Terry Charalambous, Head of Private Equity, AustralianSuper
15:45 - 16:10
Networking break and refreshments
Mega-themes in Private Equity
16:10 - 16:20
Welcome remarks from conference chair
Lawrence Aragon
Chaired by:
Lawrence Aragon, Editor of Venture Capital Journal and West Coast Bureau Chief,
PEI Group
16:20 - 17:05
Panel: Key trends shaping the future of private debt and flexible capital solutions
Robin Blumenthal,
David Miller,
Dane Graham,
Meggie Daoust,
Adam Vigna
• Overview of the private debt landscape and how LPs and GPs need to evolve in today’s economy
• Exploring the most promising flexible capital solution options in the market
• What role will NAV loans play as a mechanism for liquidity?
Moderator:
Robin Blumenthal, Americas Editor, Private Debt Investor
David Miller, Head of Global Private Credit & Equity, Morgan Stanley
Dane Graham, Partner, 17Capital
Meggie Daoust, Senior Director, Capital Solutions, CDPQ
Adam Vigna, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Sagard
17:05 - 17:55
Panel: At the forefront of co-investments
Robert Blaustein,
Chris Eckerman,
Gregory Schmitt,
Kyongdo Min,
Jeffrey Reals,
Harj Shoan
• How should GPs innovate in the co-investment space to secure capital?
• Assessing the trend of shifting towards smaller deals to ensure diversification
• Factors affecting decision-making on co-investing with fund managers
Moderator:
Robert Blaustein, Partner, Investment Funds Practice Group, Kirkland & Ellis
Chris Eckerman, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, State of Wisconsin Investment Board
Gregory Schmitt, Head of Private Equity & Co-Investments, MEAG MUNICH ERGO
Kyongdo Min, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Jeffrey Reals, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Performance Equity Management, Sagard
Harj Shoan, Senior Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Chris Eckerman
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB)
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Kyongdo Min
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
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Harj Shoan
Senior Managing Director, Private Capital, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)
Read bio
17:55 - 18:30
Fireside Chat
Adam Le,
Ian Charles
Secondaries Innovation
16:10 - 16:15
Welcome from conference chair
Madeleine Farman
Chaired by:
Madeleine Farman, Editor, Secondaries Investor, PEI Group
16:15 - 17:05
Panel: Setting the pace for GP-led secondaries
Mark Boyagi,
Rob Campbell,
Christophe Browne,
Jon Madorsky
• How have GP-led continuation funds performed so far? Where will capital come from to grow this market?
• A keen look at new entrants carving out new ways to remain competitive
• Exploring opportunities in the middle market for GP-led deals
Moderator:
Holcombe Green III, Managing Director & Global Head of Private Capital Advisory, Lazard
Panelists:
Mark Boyagi, Partner, Investment Funds Group, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Rob Campbell, Head of North America, ICG Strategic Equity
Christophe Browne, Partner, Lexington Partners
Jon Madorsky, Managing Partner and Secondaries Co-Portfolio Manager, RCP Advisors
Mark Wetzel, Managing Director, Strategic Equity, Blue Owl
17:05 - 17:45
Panel: Deal dynamics from an LP perspective
Andrew Gershon,
Zach Jackson,
Steve Poliner,
Anton Orlich,
Tom Kapsimalis
• How can LPs differentiate themselves among a sea of syndicate investors looking for deals?
• How strategic LPs can achieve best pricing for portfolios
• What should investors keep in mind when bringing a portfolio to market?
Moderator:
Andrew Gershon, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton
Panelists:
Zach Jackson, Partner, Queensland Investment Corporation
Steve Poliner, Senior Investment Counsel, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Anton Orlich, Managing Investment Director, Private Equity, CalPERS
Tom Kapsimalis, Managing Director, Secondaries, CPP Investments
Steve Poliner
Senior Investment Counsel, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (Texas Teachers)
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17:45 - 18:25
Panel: The New Frontier – Growth and innovation in the GP-led market
Madeleine Farman,
Paul Sanabria,
Wilfred Small,
Martha Heitmann
• How will the continuation vehicle market adapt and grow in 2025? Can GP-led secondaries continue to grow and innovate?
• Will traditional exit activity accelerate with lower interest rates and a more business-friendly administration?
• Looking at the inter relationship of coinvestments and CV strategies going forward
Moderator:
Madeleine Farman, Editor, Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor
Panelists:
Paul Sanabria, Senior Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Secondaries, Manulife Investment Management
Wilfred Small, Senior Managing Director, Ardian
Martha Heitmann, Partner, LGT Capital Partners
Paul Sanabria
Senior Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Secondaries, Manulife Investment Management
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18:25 - 18:25
Proceed to plenary hall for closing keynote
High Growth Sectors
16:10 - 16:15
Welcome from conference chair
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn
Chaired by:
MK Flynn, Editor and Chief, PE HUB
16:15 - 17:00
Panel: The dealmaking sweet spot – Life in the middle market
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Xavier Robert,
Beatrice Mitchell,
Stewart Kohl,
Kelly Ford
• Assessing opportunities in the middle and lower middle markets
• Deep dive into where to find the most compelling returns
• Exploring flexibility in exit plans, sale drivers, and sectors ripe for dealmaking
Moderator:
MK Flynn, Editor-in-Chief, PE HUB
Panelists:
Xavier Robert, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Bridgepoint
Beatrice Mitchell, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Sperry, Mitchell and Company
Stewart Kohl, Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Riverside Company
Kelly Ford, Chief Operating Officer & General Partner, Edison Partners
17:00 - 17:45
Panel: Deep dive into private equity’s role in the energy transition
Toby Mitchenall,
Meghan Sharp,
Neil McMahon,
Petya Nikolova,
Jan Stahlberg
• How asset owners can position their portfolios to capture opportunities in energy transition
• Strategies that drive real change in the face of uncertainty, risk, political and regulatory changes
Moderator:
Toby Mitchenall, Senior Editor, New Private Markets
Panelists:
Meghan Sharp, Global Head and Chief Investment Officer, Decarbonization Partners
Dr. Neil McMahon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Kimmeridge Energy Management Co. LLC
Peyta Nikolova, Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure, New York City Bureau of Asset Management
Jan Stahlberg, Founder & Managing Partner, Trill Impact
Petya Nikolova
Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller's Office
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17:45 - 18:25
Panel: Supercharging AI as a high value driver in the portfolio
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn,
Kleida Martiro,
Carmen James,
Mark Hoeing,
Senofer Mendoza
• Exploring the current climate for tech deals
• The role private equity plays in building the most advanced tech portfolio
• Identifying the structural growth drivers in promising technologies such as cybersecurity and GenAI
Moderator:
MK Flynn, Editor-in-Chief, PE HUB
Panelists:
Kleida Martiro, Partner, Glasswing Ventures
Carmen James, Chief Strategy & CDO, Liquidity Partners
Mark Hoeing, President and Chief Executive Officer, CF Private Equity
Senofer Mendoza, Founder, General Partner, Mendoza Ventures
18:25 - 18:25
Proceed to plenary hall for closing keynote
Plenary
18:30 - 18:55
Closing Keynote
Lawrence Aragon,
Chip Kaye,
Anton Orlich
Moderator:
Lawrence Aragon, Editor of Venture Capital Journal and West Coast Bureau Chief, PEI Group
Chip Kaye, Chairman, Warburg Pincus
Anton Orlich, Managing Investment Director, Private Equity, CalPERS
18:55 - 19:55
Networking bar opens
Agenda
Day 3 - Wednesday 12th
Welcome
08:00 - 08:40
LP-only breakfast hosted by ILPA
Jennifer Choi
Roundtable discussion focusing on the latest trends facing global LPs. Share your experiences and hear from the community.
Jennifer Choi, Chief Executive Officer, Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
08:00 - 08:40
Networking breakfast
Plenary
08:40 - 08:45
Chairperson’s opening remarks
08:45 - 09:00
LP Perspectives data points from the past two days at Nexus
Ryan Patel
Ryan Patel, Global Executive, Board Member and Advisory Board Chair, PEI Private Equity Network
Ryan Patel
Global Executive, Board Member and Advisory Board Chair, PEI Private Equity Network
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09:00 - 09:35
Keynote: The vanguard of value creation - engaging employees as owners
Pete Stavros,
Daniel Goldstein
Powerful changemakers provide their perspectives on how to successfully implement ESOPS into your portfolio strategy for increased fund performance.
Pete Stavros, Co-head of Global Private Equity, KKR
Daniel Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Go ESOP LLC
09:35 - 10:00
Fireside Chat
Graham Bippart,
Oscar Fahlgren
Moderator:
Graham Bippart, Senior Editor, PEI Group
Oscar Fahlgren, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Brazil, Mubadala Capital
10:00 - 10:50
LP Cross Conversation: The five-year outlook of the most significant themes impacting allocations
Dan Gunner,
Jennifer Choi,
Yup Kim,
Eneasz Kądziela
Presentation – LP Perspectives on:
• Return expectations and allocation decisions
• Exits, liquidity and continuation funds
• More transparency and better reporting
Presenter: Dan Gunner, Director, Research and Analytics, PEI Group
Moderator:
Jennifer Choi, Chief Executive Officer, Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
Yup Kim, Chief Investment Officer, Texas Municipal Retirement System
Eneasz Kądziela, Deputy Chief Investment Officer & Head of Private Equity, NYC Comptroller’s Office – Bureau of Asset Management
Eneasz Kądziela
Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Equity, Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Asset Management
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10:50 - 11:30
Global Leaders panel: Delivering true alpha across the globe
John Bowman,
Stefan Fallgren,
Anna Barath
• Can institutions still expand far beyond their borders, or should the era of globalization be
reconsidered?
• Assessing geopolitics and what this means for portfolio reassessments and investment
strategies
• Looking at opportunities across European and Asian markets
Moderator:
John Bowman, Chief Executive Officer, CAIA Association
Stefan Fallgren, Head of Private Equity and Infrastructure, Skandia Mutual Life Insurance Company
Anna Barath, Head of Fund Investments, Bite Investments
11:30 - 12:00
Cross Conversation: The climate crisis- The new outlook for mobilizing investor capital
Toby Mitchenall,
Souleymane Ba,
Susan McGeachie
Moderator:
Toby Mitchenall, Senior Editor, New Private Markets
Leader:
Souleymane Ba, Partner, Co-Head of Climate Strategy, LeapFrog Investments
Susan McGeachie, CEO, Global Climate Finance Accelerator
Susan McGeachie
CEO / Adjunct Professor (Climate Finance), Global Climate Finance Accelerator / University of Toronto
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Private Credit Stream
09:35 - 10:00
Cross conversation
Henry Wang
Moderator:
Henry Wang, Partner, Credit, BC Partners
Stephen Escudier, Partner, Head of Credit Opportunities, Bridgepoint
10:00 - 10:30
Fireside Chat: The opacity challenge - A 2025 regulatory approach
Robin Blumenthal,
Milwood Hobbs Jr.
• Assess stemming risk in the new administration
• Deep dive on concerns on illiquidity, rising defaults, deal competition, potential spill overs to banks and insurers
• Exploring special opportunities in private debt (e.g., distressed) for LPs
Moderator:
Robin Blumenthal, Americas Editor, Private Debt Investor
Milwood Hobbs, Jr., Managing Director and Head of Sourcing & Origination, Oaktree Capital Management
10:30 - 11:15
Macro panel: The future of private debt and its convergence with the public market
Edward Talmor-Gera,
Rich Davis
• Identifying the effects of banks seeking out new partnerships in private markets, and fund managers attempting to access public markets through new investment vehicles
• How will interest rates affect mid-market firms and pricing of new loans?
• What effect might the threat of high tariffs have on credit?
Moderator:
Chandini Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Auquan
Leaders:
Edward Talmor-Gera, Founding Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer, NewVest
Rich Davis, Partner and Co-Founder, Hark Capital
Curtis Lueker, Managing Director and Head of Direct Lending, Marathon Asset Management
Adriana Clancy, Partner, Corbin Capital
11:15 - 12:00
Panel: The future of fund finance
Graham Bippart,
Dadong Yan,
Richard Wheelahan
• An in-depth review of lender pools, the terms and new uses (e.g. sub lines, NAV)
• Where are we in the cycle and what is the “base case” for the economy/interest rates in the year ahead?
• Exploring flexible strategies that can address pressures at portfolio companies when assessing the effect of increased interest rates
Moderator:
Graham Bippart, Senior Editor, Buyouts and Private Funds CFO
Leaders:
Dadong Yan, Head of Portfolio Finance, Barings
Sammy Asoli,Managing Director & General Manager, Global Head of Fund Finance Solutions, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Richard Wheelahan, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Fund Finance Partners
12:00 - 12:00
Content Concludes – lunch and networking activities
Lunch and networking activities
13:00 - 15:00
Culinary Master Class: Primo Pizza
13:00 - 15:00
Partnerships & Pickleball Match
13:00 - 17:00
Golf: The Annual NEXUS Cup
Connect in the right place, at the right time, with the right people
Among the energized crowd of private equity’s most powerful leaders, you will embark on a personalized journey at NEXUS to maximize your time and effort. Just tell us who you want to meet and we’ll take care of the rest!
The extensive networking program will help you cultivate relationships that drive results for your business and extend far beyond the 3 days in Orlando.
The list of confirmed attendees is growing every day. Download the attendee list to see who you can meet.
“The greatest benefit for me is the networking and the opportunities that you can get involved in. It’s all about the people that you meet here.”
Winston Hubbard, ZSP Capital Group
Let us connect you
The NEXUS networking team will connect you to who you want to meet. Tell us who, when and where and we’ll do the matchmaking!
Monday, March 10
Institutional Limited Partners Council
9-11:30am
Exclusively for institutional LPs, meet with peers to discuss strategy, develop best practice negotiation and more – all in safe space away from prying eyes!
Emerging Managers Forum
9am-3:15pm
Connecting LPs to rising funds, the Forum is exclusive to emerging managers in the morning on day 1. It’s the best place to hear from experts on how to fine-tune investor relations while enhancing your story.
Private Wealth Forum
9am-3:15pm
Dissect the $80 trillion private wealth opportunity for private equity from every angle.
The Future of Private Equity Lunch
11:30am-1pm
Sit down for lunch with leading institutional investors, top performing emerging managers, award winners from Private Equity International’s publications and influential VIPs in private markets to discuss what’s to come in Private Equity.
NEXUS Grand Opening
3:15-7pm
The signature NEXUS networking event is back! Powerful private equity figures take the stage in a relaxed networking atmosphere. An experience like no other.
LP dinner
By invitation only, join an exclusive dinner for Private Equity’s elite. Swap strategies and build your network in this casual setting.
Networking Reception
To conclude day 1 of the forum, we welcome you to have a drink on us!
Tuesday, March 11
Editorial & Meeting Zones
Connect with fellow attendees and interact with PEI’s editors and industry leaders behind the scenes.
Networking Reception
Have another drink on us at the end of day 2 during our networking reception.
Wednesday, March 12
Culinary Experience
Skip the conference lunch and wrap up your time at NEXUS with a meal with a world-class chef.
Golf: The Annual NEXUS Cup
Now in its 2nd year, the Annual NEXUS Cup is the place to show your skills on the greens.
Partnerships & Pickleball Match
Get on the court and end your time at NEXUS on a high note with a few matches of pickleball.
Our esteemed speaker lineup
NEXUS builds its speaker roster from the brightest minds in private equity.
For any agenda inquiries please contact the program director, Ben Moss at ben.m@pei.group.
Graham Bippart
Senior Editor, Capital Markets and Compliance, Private Equity International, PEI Group
Vladimir Colas
Executive Vice-President, Vice-Chairman and Co-Head of Secondaries & Primaries, Ardian
Vince Cuticello
Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”), General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer, Invidia
Chris Eckerman
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB)
Lori Hall-Kimm
Senior Managing Director & Head of Global Private Equity, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Milwood Hobbs Jr.
Managing Director and Head of North American Sourcing & Origination, Oaktree Capital Management
Paul Jodice
Managing Director/ Co-Head of Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) Team, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Eneasz Kądziela
Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Equity, Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Asset Management
Matthew Liposky
Chief Investment Operating Officer, Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (MassPRIM)
Susan McGeachie
CEO / Adjunct Professor (Climate Finance), Global Climate Finance Accelerator / University of Toronto
Kyongdo Min
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Co-Investments, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Petya Nikolova
Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller's Office
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Orlando Bravo & MK Flynn keynote discussion
Orlando Bravo, co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, joined PEI Group’s MK Flynn on the NEXUS 2024 main stage.
Orlando revealed that Thoma Bravo had one of its best years for realizations in 2023, handing more than $13 billion back to investors. He noted that the firm’s largest exits were to strategic buyers. You can watch their session on demand by clicking the image on the right.
David Mussafer with Madeleine Farman
Advent International’s chairman and managing partner, David Mussafer, sat down with PEI Group’s Madeleine Farman for a wide-ranging chat on the final day of NEXUS 2024.
They cover Advent’s approach to deal-making over the last 12-18 months, the firm’s dialogue with LPs in the current environment and Mussafer’s wider predictions for investments and exits in 2024.
Jon Gray & Richard Melville PEI Group’s Editorial Director
Jon Gray graced the NEXUS 2024 stage in Orlando to share how Blackstone stays on top of the fast moving industry.
Watch the entire interview on-demand for a thrilling glimpse into the mind of a true private equity trailblazer.
Deep connections. Unique insight. Boundless opportunities.
NEXUS is built for investors. The Summit will provide you with the connections and knowledge to make more-informed, future-focused decisions.
Join NEXUS to:
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Exchange your expertise with peers in off-the-record, investor-only sessions
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Uncover high-quality opportunities by networking with the most influential attendee list at any private markets event
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Craft a sophisticated portfolio roadmap by hearing from leaders investing across a diversified mix of PE strategies
Qualified investors are eligible for complimentary attendance at NEXUS 2025.
Apply for a complimentary pass
Institutional
Join investor-only sessions and networking activities for frank discussions with your peers on strategies delivering results.
Family Office
Build relationships with partners that can play a role in a sophisticated private markets portfolio.
Private Wealth + RIA
Meet the trailblazers of private equity and build a deeper foundation of trust with top-tier fund managers.
Hear from the minds shaping the future
Dubbed “Wall Street’s best dealmaker” by Forbes and “Private equity’s king of SaaS” by the Financial Times, we welcome Orlando Bravo back to the NEXUS mainstage in 2025.
You can watch Orlando’s NEXUS 2024 keynote session on-demand.
Join your peers and add your name to the list of decision-makers responsible for more than $11 trillion
The NEXUS agenda is built for you
Hear from investor peers and managers – both established and emerging – to determine which strategies fit your objectives.
Specialist forums defining the future of private equity
Determine how private equity fits in your portfolio
NEXUS 2025 puts your needs first. Strengthen portfolio resilience through extensive networking experiences and a top tier learning program.
Join NEXUS to:
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Swap notes with peers in off-the-record, investor-only sessions
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Discover emerging fund managers that can deliver outsized returns
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Connect with industry titans leading the most influential firms in private markets
Qualified investors are eligible for complimentary attendance, apply now.
Connect
Our networking service connects you with the right people at the right time in the right place
Understand
Join peer-to-peer discussions and exchange expertise to uncover high-quality investment opportunities
Deploy
Leave NEXUS with strategies and connections that can accelerate growth in your private markets portfolio
Discover the next rockstar fund manager
Turbocharge your portfolio by discovering the next fund that can deliver outsized gains for your institution.
Peer-to-peer strategizing
Join investor-only sessions and networking activities for frank discussions on which strategies your peers are pursuing, which managers and suppliers are worth working with or avoiding, and create a tailored meeting plan aligned to your priorities.
“Great sessions, amazing panelists and cutting edge topics.”
Chetan Mallikarjunaiah, RBC
Limited Partners council
Exclusively for LPs, the peer-to-peer Investor Council will comprise strategy-building sessions that deep dive into contract negotiation tactics, gaining transparency, and re-analyzing portfolio construction/due diligence approaches to partnerships.
“Amongst the very best events I have attended during my decade at CAIA. A must in 2025!”
William J Kelly, CAIA
Networking
Networking is at the heart of NEXUS. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best peers and managers for you to schedule meetings with. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
Highlights from 2024
Agenda at a glance
Protect and grow multi-generational wealth
NEXUS puts your needs first. Connect with an elite group of peers and managers to determine the best path forward for your private markets portfolio.
Join NEXUS to:
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Make valuable connections with the right people, at the right time
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Benchmark against your peers to identify the best strategy for your portfolio
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Connect with powerful managers shaping the future of the asset class
Qualified family offices are eligible for complimentary attendance, apply now
Connect
Our networking service connects you with the right people at the right time in the right place.
Understand
Join peer-to-peer discussions and exchange expertise to uncover high-quality investment opportunities.
Deploy
Leave NEXUS with connections that can play a key role in a sophisticated private markets portfolio
Specialist forums defining the future of private equity
Limited Partners council
Exclusively for LPs, the peer-to-peer Investor Council will comprise strategy-building sessions that deep dive into contract negotiation tactics, gaining transparency, and re-analyzing portfolio construction/due diligence approaches to partnerships.
“Great sessions, amazing panelists and cutting edge topics.”
Chetan Mallikarjunaiah, RBC
Networking
Networking is at the heart of NEXUS. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best peers and managers for you to schedule meetings with. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
Highlights from 2024
Agenda at a glance
Deliver outsized returns for your clients
NEXUS is tailored to meet you and your clients’ needs. The Summit will connect you with the managers, platforms, and information so you can build a more-informed private markets strategy that turbocharges returns.
Join NEXUS to:
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Connect with the most powerful private equity managers building platforms for you
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Benchmark your firm against your peers to determine the best fit for PE in your portfolio
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Shape the conversation to ensure that your evolving needs continue to be met
Qualified RIAs and private wealth managers are eligible for complimentary access.
Connect
Meet major fund managers building platforms dedicated to the needs of RIAs and private wealth managers.
Understand
Examine the fund structures and platforms private equity firms are building that align with your client’s needs.
Deploy
Participate in peer discussion to plan how to successfully incorporate private equity and benchmark your practice.
Private Wealth Forum
As capital allocated from Family Offices and HNWIs to private equity strategies continues to increase, meet the major managers that are building platforms dedicated to the needs of RIAs with discretionary access to private equity and private credit.
Agenda at a glance
“I made many incredibly valuable connections with fellow attendees that are highly relevant for me and my company.”
Joachim Bader, CFGI
Networking
Networking is at the heart of NEXUS. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best peers and managers for you to schedule meetings with. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
Highlights from 2024
Take your firm higher
NEXUS will connect the most influential investors in private markets with fund managers driving the asset class to new heights.
Through a networking and content program that can be tailored exactly to your needs, the Summit is your opportunity to connect with, and learn from, people that you won’t see anywhere else.
Book now and save
The NEXUS agenda is built to maximize networking time
Matching institutional capital to emerging managers
NEXUS will connect decision-makers at institutional investors with Buyouts Insider qualified emerging managers.
Tailored networking opportunities and matching technology levels the playing field for emerging managers and highlights their unique strategies to institutional investors.
Take your private equity portfolio to the next level and build relationships with a vetted audience of emerging managers and institutional investors at NEXUS 2025.
Qualified emerging managers are eligible for discounted attendance.
Book now and save
Connect
Engage with leading funds and institutional investors to build relationships and gain visibility among key industry players
Understand
Join strategic roundtables and gain insights into effective fundraising, marketing, and hiring tactics your peers are deploying
Deploy
Leave NEXUS with critical connections established to pave the way for future investment opportunities
Explore our specialist forums
Networking
Networking is at the heart of NEXUS. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best investors for you to schedule meetings based off your profile. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
“Amongst the very best events I have attended during my decade at CAIA. A must in 2025!”
William J Kelly, CAIA
Highlights from 2024
The NEXUS agenda is built to maximize networking time
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“Very wide ranging topics and a good number of very informed viewpoints. Good chance to widen one’s circle.”
Michael Aronstein, Antiquity
Networking
Networking is at the heart of NEXUS. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best investors for you to schedule meetings based off your profile. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
The NEXUS agenda is built to maximize networking time
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