12:00 PM
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Join us the day before NEXUS for engaging networking activities where you will connect with peers, setup meetings for the conference week and enjoy a relaxed start to the conference!
12:30 PM
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Join attendees for a round of golf (18 holes) and networking in the sun, followed by a cocktail reception. All levels of experience are welcome
02:00 PM
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Join fellow attendees for games of pickleball. Get into the competitive spirit and make connections before the conference has even begun!
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Don your apron and practice your pizza spinning skills as you connect with attendees over a self-made lunch.
04:00 PM
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Learn the art of creating delicious cocktails that will impress your fellow attendees at our mixology masterclass. Alcohol-free options also available.
06:00 PM
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Join us for an evening of relaxed networking at the bar, connect with your peers, build relationships and get a head start on your meetings for the rest of the week!
07:00 PM
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Join NEXUS attendees in rounds of 4 minute meetings and make connections for the rest of the event.
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(Award recipients, emerging managers, next generation leaders)
06:00 AM
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Join your peers for an invigorating 5-10km run around the beautiful grounds of the JW Marriot & Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes. Start your conference networking early! Start point: Meet at the JW Marriott …
07:45 AM
08:00 AM
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Join private wealth managers, family offices and RIA peers for interactive networking and discussions.
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Network with private credit investors and managers and hear from PEIs renowned research and analytics team on key trends in private credit today.
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Hear from investor peers in a live discussion on GP selection, the changing role of the LP and more. Panellist: Beth Holzberger, Portfolio Manager, State of Wisconsin Investment Board
08:50 AM
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Bill O’Conor, Managing Director, North America, PEI Group
08:55 AM
09:00 AM
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Navigating liquidity, return expectations, and risk amid challenging macroeconomic conditions The evolving role of private equity within institutional portfolios over the next 10 to 20 years Shifting …
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Discuss of priorities occupying allocator agendas in today’s uncertain environment Where private capital is uniquely positioned to seize long-term, structural opportunities Building portfolios that re …
09:30 AM
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How evolving LP expectations are redefining GP strategies in deal sourcing, underwriting, and sector focus Unlocking value: the rising influence of co-investments, anchor commitments, and bespoke mand …
09:40 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
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Exploration of how geopolitical realignment and trade policy are fuelling domestic supply chains – and the investment The interplay of deindustrialisation and digitisation in shaping the next decade A …
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What are the impacts of global policy shifts on LP/GP alignment and cross-border deal flow? Shifting investor perspectives on manager relationships and partnership strategies Investment preferences: g …
11:10 AM
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Balancing surging energy demand growth with constrained and uneven supply dynamics Identifying investable opportunities in battery storage, grid optimization, and transmission Corporate strategies for …
11:15 AM
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Accelerating the shift to private equity with venture capital at the core of growth strategies A keen look at the evolving portfolio construction to capture innovation-led returns while balancing risk …
11:45 AM
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Leveraging co-investments to strengthen LP relationships and fast-track capital commitments Shifting expectations on access, transparency, and economics amid a more selective fundraising landscape Inn …
11:50 AM
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Ensuring the vast productivity gains from AI are broadly shared across society The mounting risks of inaction when it comes to AI safety and governance Embedding robust ethical frameworks into AI-rela …
12:30 PM
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After lunch, the conference splits into 4 concurrent content forums: Private Credit, Secondaries, Private Wealth and the New Private Markets Investor Forum.
01:25 PM
01:30 PM
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The impact of rising rates, inflation pressures, and geopolitical tensions on secondaries deal flow Key macro indicators guiding LP and GP timing and strategic decisions The evolving risk-return lands …
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Political headwinds and risks facing electrification and clean technology investments Identifying climate investment strategies that are resilient to policy volatility Combining adaptation and mitigat …
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How investors are adjusting private credit exposure across direct lending, structured, and opportunistic strategies Emerging allocation trends by region, risk profile, and fund structure compared to t …
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What’s fueling interest in private equity? Why now? Tailoring strategies for private wealth channels by GPs Long-term implications of retail capital on the private equity ecosystem
02:00 PM
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Innovative structuring of continuation vehicles by GPs to attract fresh capital Critical alignment factors LPs prioritize when evaluating GP-led transactions Evolving exit dynamics: new strategies for …
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How are managers moving beyond direct lending into asset-backed, distressed, and special situations? GP strategies to differentiate and stay competitive in a crowded market How LPs evaluate specializa …
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Why private wealth platforms, family offices, and RIAs are becoming key allocators and how that’s changing the GP playbook How are GPs adapting fund structures, co-investments, and communication to me …
02:10 PM
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The role of investors alongside policymakers in shaping future health systems Emerging opportunities in women’s health as an underfunded and growing market Expanding opportunities across biotech, well …
02:45 PM
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Exploring the key drivers fuelling today's surge in LP-led activity Evolving pricing dynamics in LP-led transactions and hotspots for capital deployment Outlook for deal volume growth and structural i …
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How are private credit managers sourcing quality borrowers and pricing risk? Emerging trends in covenants, loan structures, and capital stack seniority How co-investments, bespoke mandates, and flexib …
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What do RIAs expect from GPs in terms of support, transparency, and communication? Tools and frameworks to evaluate GPs, explain private market strategies, and communicate clearly to clients Navigatin …
02:50 PM
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How climate change is set to reshape global food supply chains and resilience New and emerging investment themes in the transformation of food systems The localization of food systems in a fragmented …
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
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Emerging strategies gaining traction in secondaries, from single-asset deals to preferred equity The rise of data-driven investing: leveraging analytics to enhance secondaries decision-making Identify …
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The growing case for a capital shift from mitigation to climate adaptation strategies Leading examples of climate adaptation solutions and water resilience Flood and wildfire solutions as a rising rea …
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Use of NAV-based lending, preferred equity, and structured tools to unlock liquidity in mature portfolios Current state of private credit secondaries and LP strategies for managing exposure and pacing …
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How family offices can tap into private equity opportunities - exploring direct investments vs. fund participation Aligning PE investments with family values and legacy goals Case studies of successfu …
04:45 PM
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How credit secondaries are enhancing liquidity amid a tightening fundraising landscape The expanding role of NAV-based lending and structured solutions in credit secondary transactions Attractive cred …
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How circularity is evolving from a niche into a mainstream investment theme Breakthrough technologies driving progress in recycling, reuse, and waste-to-value markets Growing corporate commitments fue …
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Exploring how managers evaluate distressed and special situations deals amid economic uncertainty Best practices for underwriting, negotiating covenants, and structuring investments to protect downsid …
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Allocations across the private credit spectrum by RIAs and family offices Products and structures gaining traction in wealth management channels How are GPs adapting their private credit offerings for …
05:30 PM
06:30 AM
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Join your peers for an invigorating run around the beautiful grounds of the JW Marriot & RitzCarlton Grande Lakes. Start your conference networking early!
08:00 AM
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Join your peers for off-the-record discussions and networking on key topics of the day: macroeconomic trends, sports, secondaries and more.
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With defence spending set to rise dramatically, what funds are on the market and how are investors evaluating their defence commitments?
08:50 AM
09:00 AM
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The impact of inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical shifts on capital deployment Structural adjustments investors are making in response to persistent market volatility Emerging regions and sect …
09:30 AM
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How are institutional LPs re-evaluating exposure across asset classes? Return expectations and liquidity considerations shaping allocations How does the rise of evergreen and semi liquid funds impact …
10:15 AM
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How are leading GPs balancing pricing discipline with deployment mandates? Effective approaches to deal origination, structuring, and partnership formation Adapting execution strategies for a higher-r …
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
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Using secondaries to manage overallocation and liquidity needs by large institutions Looking at innovations in deal structure enabling greater flexibility Where is pricing headed across LP-led and GP- …
12:00 PM
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Xavier Robert and an LP peer will discuss how trade tensions and tariffs are reshaping investment strategies across European mid-caps. Explore the potential “renaissance” in Europe’s mid-market — and …
12:30 PM
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What’s driving continued capital flow into private debt amid public market volatility? Differentiation strategies among managers in direct lending, special situations, and opportunistic credit A revie …
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
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Warburg Pincus CEO Jeffrey Perlman will join a leading LP to explore how alignment, transparency, and discipline underpin lasting partnership success. Hear how Warburg Pincus and its investors navigat …
02:30 PM
03:00 PM
03:30 PM
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Discover how H&F’s longer-term ownership philosophy is driving sustained value creation and outperformance. Explore the advantages of being a pure-play buyout specialist in today’s competitive mega-ca …
04:00 PM
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Why North American mid-sized deals provide a compelling balance of risk, return, and access Sourcing proprietary deal flow and differentiation strategies to overcome auction fatigue Innovative approac …
04:45 PM
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Key structural shifts shaping the next era of private markets Strategic approaches to innovation, scale, and global expansion for private market firms Long-term outlook for private equity as it evolve …
05:15 PM
05:30 PM
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Who: RIAs, family offices and private wealth teams
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Who: LPs and GPs looking to buy or sell.
07:45 AM
08:00 AM
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Take part in rotating, quick-fire 4-minute meetings between emerging managers and investors.
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Join peers for interactive roundtable discussions on impact investment trends.
09:00 AM
09:15 AM
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Why healthcare remains a resilient and attractive sector for investors How are GPs and operators capitalizing on innovation in outpatient care, behavioral health, and diagnostics? Strategies for stayi …
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Key differentiators influencing institutional LPs’ decisions to back emerging managers in today’s market How can first and second-time funds demonstrate institutional readiness and strategic clarity? …
09:45 AM
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A deep dive at sub-sectors that offer the most attractive risk-return profiles How are PE firms structuring deals in renewable energy – more platform plays or direct asset acquisitions? Emerging techn …
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Attributes LPs prioritize in emerging managers to align with evolving portfolio objectives How LPs evaluate fund size, specialization, and team dynamics in an increasingly competitive market Emerging …
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
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As global defence spending begins to rise, where are the opportunities for investors? What ethical considerations, regulatory concerns and sector specific expertise is required? How are European count …
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How can emerging managers implement credible value creation playbooks with lean teams? Operating models that resonate with LPs focused on measurable post-investment impact How first-time managers are …
11:40 AM
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Hear from technology trailblazers in 10-minute 'Shark-Tank' style pitches on emerging technologies and their impact.
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Key sourcing challenges facing new managers in today’s market Strategies for emerging GPs to win deals without overpaying in a competitive landscape What creative structures and partnerships are helpi …
12:20 PM
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How independent sponsors are reshaping the path to ownership Raising capital without a fund – strategies to secure investors and structure deals What do LPs need to know before writing the first check …
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Exploring why mission-critical, tech-enabled services offer resilient and scalable returns Opportunities in managed services, legal tech, HR/payroll tech, and compliance-driven platforms How platform …
01:00 PM