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 Check-in point: The Pro Shop
02:00 PM
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Don your apron and practice your pizza spinning skills as you connect with attendees over a self-made lunch. Check-in point: Primo Restaurant, JW Marriott
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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! Hosted by Abacus Group Check-in point: Outside of the Citron R …
04:00 PM
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The LP kickoff meeting is a critical touchpoint for investors attending NEXUS to connect with LP peers ahead of a busy three-day agenda. Join us to collect your badge and skip the Monday morning queue …
05:00 PM
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Join us for engaging networking activities where you will connect with peers, setup meetings for the conference week and enjoy a relaxed start to the conference!
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!
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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Hear from investor peers in a live discussion on GP selection, the changing role of the LP and more. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
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What 280 LPs are watching in 2026, from asset classes and sectors to geographies and evolving allocation preferences What LPs want from GPs now: selection criteria, differentiation factors How LPs exp …
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Join private wealth managers, family offices and RIA peers for interactive networking and discussions. 5 things your evergreen manager isn’t telling you Spaces are limited and will be filled on a firs …
08:45 AM
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Bill O’Conor, Managing Director, North America, PEI Group
08:50 AM
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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 …
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09:20 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 …
09:25 AM
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How evolving LP expectations are redefining GP strategies in deal sourcing, underwriting, and sector focus How LPs and GPs are monitoring portfolios for AI disruption Navigating tension and synergy: w …
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09:50 AM
10:00 AM
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Discussion 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 …
10:15 AM
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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 …
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11:25 AM
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Overview of debt & secondaries strategies in the impact market Exploring what debt offers to investors, relative to equity, in thematic sectors Solutions to LP needs for liquidity in thematic investin …
11:50 AM
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How are institutional investors evaluating managers and opportunities amid heightened focus on realized returns, liquidity, and partnership alignment? Shifting expectations on access, transparency, an …
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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.
12:40 PM
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Join attendees for a workshop on leadership in investing. You’ll hear a 15-minute fireside followed by interactive discussion facilitated by Scholars of Finance. Why a leadership culture is a competit …
12:45 PM
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Take part in rotating, quick-fire 4-minute meetings on thematic investment trends. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
01:25 PM
01:30 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 localisation of food systems in a fragmented …
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How private credit managers are adapting strategies across direct lending, structured, and opportunistic strategies as the asset class scales and competition intensifies Assessing relative value acros …
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Wealth-management visionary Haig Ariyan explores one of the most compelling shifts reshaping financial services today: the accelerating intersection between wealth management and private equity. The p …
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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 …
02:00 PM
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Exploration of how geopolitical realignment and trade policy are fueling domestic supply chains – and investment The interplay of deindustrialization and digitization in shaping the next decade Automa …
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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 …
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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 …
02:45 PM
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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 are private credit fund sponsors designing vehicles that enable consistent access to quality borrowers and disciplined risk pricing? Emerging trends in covenants, loan structures, and capital stac …
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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 …
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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 …
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
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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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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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How family offices can tap into private equity opportunities - exploring direct investments vs. fund participation A keen look at the evolution of family offices approach to investing Case studies of …
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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 …
04:45 PM
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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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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 are seizing new opportunities in team ownership, media rights, sports tech, and fan experiences Navigating the unique risk–reward profile of sports assets while building sustainable …
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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 …
06:30 PM
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Location: Lobby Bar
06:30 AM
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Join your peers for an invigorating 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 Hotel l …
08:00 AM
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Join your peers for a briefing delivered by PEI’s research team on private markets fundraising data, LP flow into the market and asset class sentiment followed by facilitated Q&A. Spaces are limited a …
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Your network is your competitive advantage, but only when you can ma ke investment decisions with complete visibility into your firm's relationship capital. We'll discuss how to operationalize relatio …
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Designed for allocators and GPs seeking practical insight into real-world AI adoption inside private equity firms. This workshop examines where leading GPs are prioritizing AI investments today, which …
08:50 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 …
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 …
10:10 AM
10:20 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 …
10:50 AM
11:20 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- …
11:45 AM
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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 …
12:10 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 …
12:40 PM
01:35 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 …
02:05 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 …
02:35 PM
03:05 PM
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Professional sports has become more than a game – it’s a complex, institutional-grade asset class. In this session, Ian Charles, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arctos and Theo Epstein, Operating P …
03:35 PM
04:05 PM
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Innovative approaches to value creation, operational enhancement, and securing premium exits in a fragmented market Why mid-size deals provide a compelling balance of risk, return, and access Deal siz …
04:50 PM
05:15 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 …
05:45 PM
07:45 AM
08:00 AM
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Take part in rotating, quick-fire 4-minute meetings between emerging managers and investors. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
09:00 AM
09:15 AM
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What institutions look for next-gen managers? How do LPs evaluate talent, alignment, and scalability? How emerging managers are uncovering overlooked opportunities through innovation, agility, and nic …
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The evolution of financing models for sports infrastructure Exploring the rapid growth of stadium-anchored mixed use development projects The differences in dynamics, culture, and structure of the spo …
09:45 AM
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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 …
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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 …
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
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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 …
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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 …
11:40 AM
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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 …
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Hear from technology trailblazers in 10-minute 'Shark-Tank' style pitches on emerging technologies and their impact.
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