Panel 04 The rise of AI operating partners and the future of value creation

October 20, 2026

• Sharing career paths/journeys to becoming a PE AI Operating Partner

• AI Operating Partner-Tech/Digital Operating Partner dynamics: how these roles impact each other now and how it will change how value creation is delivered in future: how to align and work together

• What does a great AI Operating Partner look like today? What will a great AI Operating Partner look like in future as the role evolves?

• How are AI Operating Partners working with other functional specialists to deliver transformation?

• How will AI Operating Partners change the traditional value creation model?