8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (1h)
Breakfast- Registration- Networking
9:00 AM - 12:25 PM (3h 25m)
Women in Private Markets Lunch
UKGCC
Explore strategies for building your personal brand, leveraging networks, and positioning yourself for NED roles. With insight from leaders across private markets gain practical from those committed to shaping more...
Ariel Ezrahi
- Partner, Head of Energy, Climate & Special Initiatives NewVest Speaker
Ben Harburg
- Chairman & Founder MSA Novo Speaker
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM (5m)
Chair’s opening Remarks
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM (40m)
Investing Through Volatility: Infrastructure Strategies in an Uncertain Macro Environment
Infrastructure investors are navigating a landscape shaped by interest rate volatility, inflation, and shifting capital costs. Long-term assets must balance resilience with the ability to adapt to changing economic conditions....
Daniel Price
- Managing Director Antin
Don Dimitrievich
- Head of Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit & Senior Managing Director Nuveen
Jakob Baruël Poulsen
- Managing Partner Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner
Rocio Oriol Spinola
- Senior Director Indirect Private Infrastructure CBRE Investment Management
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM (40m)
Capital Flows into Real Assets: Where Private Equity is Finding Conviction
As capital returns selectively to infrastructure and real estate, private equity investors are prioritising assets with resilient income and long-term demand fundamentals. Across Europe and the GCC, opportunities are emerging...
Catherine Haumesser
- Partner ARMEN
Constantinos Economou
- Managing Director Capital Dynamics (Private Equity)
James JACOBS
- Managing Director Lazard
Wandy Hoh
- Managing Director Macquarie Asset Management
10:25 AM - 11:05 AM (40m)
What’s on LPs’ Radar in 2026: Navigating Liquidity, Co-Investments & Global Capital Shifts
In 2026, LPs are prioritising liquidity, distributions, and disciplined capital allocation in a more constrained fundraising environment. There is a growing shift towards co-investments and direct deals, offering greater control,...
Alex Dimitriou
- Head of Energy & Materials Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Diego Alaimo
- Head of Multi-Asset–Indirect Private Strategies Generali Investments
Kristina Branum-Burns
- Head of Private Market Strategy Universities Superannuation Scheme
Marija Simpraga
- Co-Head of Real Assets People’s Partnership
11:05 AM - 11:34 AM (29m)
Networking BREAK
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM (40m)
Driving Returns from Within: Rethinking Value Creation Strategies
With financial engineering no longer the primary driver of returns, operational execution has taken centre stage. Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on margin improvement, commercial strategy, and leadership...
Dimitrios Stratikopoulos
- Managing Partner Domius Capital Advisors LLP
Elias Korosis
- Global Investment Partner Federated Hermes GPE
Hani El Khoury
- Partner Coller Capital
Koen Ronda
- Head of Private Markets Investments I Head of IBS Vantage Point Co-investment Fund IBS Capital
Natalia Tsitoura
- Partner, European Origination Apollo Global Management Inc
12:15 PM - 12:55 PM (40m)
Navigating the Cycle: Private Equity & Credit Strategies in a Volatile Macro Environment
Shifting interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping how both equity and credit capital is deployed and priced. Investors are balancing downside protection with the need to generate consistent...
Alexander Doll
- Chairman CVC DIF- DACH
Claire Harwood
- Co-Head Direct Lending Investment Team Permira
Jad Ellawn
- Managing Partner & Regional Head Middle East Brookfield
Paul Atefi
- European Head of Origination KKR (Private Equity)
12:55 PM - 1:35 PM (40m)
Liquidity Strategies: New Approaches to Exits and Capital Recycling
Exit markets are reopening, but not uniformly, requiring more flexible and creative liquidity strategies. Continuation vehicles, secondaries, and structured solutions are becoming key tools for managing portfolio lifecycles. How are...
Anthony Catachanas
- Founding Partner & CEO Tower Peak Partners
Dora Gamaoun
- Portfolio Manager | Head of Alternative investments Optimum Gestion Financière S.A.
Francisca Grol
- Partner and Head of Fund Sponsor Coverage NewVest
Philip Hu
- Founding Member & Managing Director Primavera Capital
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM (1h 5m)
Lunch – Networking
2:23 PM - 12:21 AM (9h 58m)
LP Only
LP fund presentation session
An exclusive opportunity limited to three GPs to pitch their funds in a 10-minute slot to a group of pre-registered LPs. To register, please contact Nafiya.Mangalore@informa.com Closed-door session run under...
Ben Harburg
- Chairman & Founder MSA Novo Speaker
Diana Estupinan
- Managing Director, Heads Middle East and North Africa Prosek Speaker
2:23 PM - 12:21 AM (9h 58m)
Main Conference Day Two
Global real assets in focus: Next big moves in infrastructure and real estate
Where will the most scalable opportunities in infrastructure and real estate emerge? Across Europe and the Gulf, how are GPs and LPs uncovering value – from digital infrastructure powering connectivity...
Alexandre Alfonsi
- Managing Partner Alternal
Ben Harburg
- Chairman & Founder MSA Novo Speaker
2:23 PM - 12:21 AM (9h 58m)
Main Conference Day Two
Opportunity in uncertainty: Private Credit in a shifting world
As global economic conditions continue to evolve, how are interest rates and inflation affecting investment strategies for investors? How can managers navigate market entry into the Saudi market while local...
Alexandre Alfonsi
- Managing Partner Alternal
Ariel Ezrahi
- Partner, Head of Energy, Climate & Special Initiatives NewVest Speaker
2:23 PM - 12:21 AM (9h 58m)
Main Conference Day Two
Geopolitical alpha: Navigating global shifts in policy, risk, and opportunity
How are major political developments, especially in the U.S., reshaping risk assets, capital flows, and investor positioning? How are OPEC decisions, government interventions, and the global energy transition influencing the...
Ariel Ezrahi
- Partner, Head of Energy, Climate & Special Initiatives NewVest Speaker
Ben Harburg
- Chairman & Founder MSA Novo Speaker
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM (40m)
Powering the Future: AI Infrastructure and the Data Centre Investment Boom
The surge in AI adoption is driving unprecedented demand for data centres, energy capacity, and digital infrastructure. Investors are racing to secure exposure across regions with scalable power, connectivity, and...
Anthony Doeh
- Partner, Head of EMEA Princeville Capital
Dr. Olga K.
- Head of Private Equity INFOSYS
Faraidon Saheb-Zadha
- Founding Partner Oros Capital Partners ( Private Equity)
Naqash Tahir
- Managing Director PGIM
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (40m)
The Rise of Private Credit/ Direct Lending: Sustaining Returns as the Market Matures
Private Credit/Direct lending has become a core pillar fuelled by bank retrenchment and sponsor demand. However, increased competition is raising questions around discipline, pricing, and covenant quality. How are leading...
Christiaan de Lint
- Managing Partner - Headway Capital Partners Headway Capital Partners
Edmund Costello
- Partner Trinova Real Estate
Kashif Khan
- Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance MetLife
Shehzad Ajmal
- Managing Director Audax Private Debt
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (40m)
How are investors powering the next generation of infrastructure assets?
Investment in power grids – how are infrastructure investors safeguarding power distribution for the future? Powering AI – meeting the demand driven by the data centre boom across the globe...
Alex Barr
- Partner Head Sarasin Bread Street (Private Equity)
Giovanni Terranova
- Managing Partner and Co-Founder Bluefield Partners LLP
Heiko de Boer
- Country Head Netherlands & Nordics Pictet Asset Management
Mark Watts
- Partner LCP
Turki Al-Dayel
- CEO Growth Catalyst
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM (5m)
Chair’s Closing Remarks
4:35 PM - 6:00 PM (1h 25m)
Evening Reception.
