Agenda

7:45
Registration and networking breakfast
8:00
LP Breakfast - invite only
8:30
Welcome remarks 
8:35
Keynote presentation

Macroeconomic outlook and the Nordic market

9:00
Opening panel session

Does the Nordic region represent the best of European private equity? 

  • Exploring the demographics and consumer dynamics of the region
  • In which sectors has private equity been the most successful? 
  • The impact of Nordic pension funds on the local industry
  • Leaders in ESG and impact
  • Outlook for Nordic private equity over the coming years: can it retain top spot?
9:40

Panel session

Fundraising in a turbulent market

  • What are the most attractive investment strategies LPs are looking to back? 
  • How are Nordic GPs viewed by international investors? 
  • How can GPs move into new investment strategies?
10:20
Networking break 
10:50
Fireside- chat

Is the future of the Nordic PE sector specific or generalist?


11:05
Panel session

Sourcing finance in a changing market

  • Outlook for the bond market: how will GPs be using this financing route during the next six months? 
  • How has the macro environment impacted the debt markets? Where are the main sources of financing for deals? Banks or non-banks? 
  • Defaults on the rise? How are lenders tackling increased market pressure? 
  • Green bonds and ESG linked facilities: just a fad or here to stay? more Cybersecurity savvy
11:35
Case study

Internationalising Nordic companies

  • Assessing increased competition from US and international private equity
  • Best practices for taking portfolio companies into new markets
  • The Nordic ‘brand’: how are Nordic companies viewed internationally?
11:50
The big debate

Public affairs 

  • How is the private equity industry in the Nordics perceived? 
  • Given years of headlines around tax and private equity, where are we now? 
  • Are the associations doing enough to support and promote the industry? 
  • Is the Nordic industry’s pioneering position on ESG and impact investing appreciated locally?
12:25
Networking lunch
13:25
Deep Dive

 The Nordics and social impact funds

13:45
STREAM A

Workshop: Strategies for a smooth green transition 

  • What are funds doing to decarbonise and be more sustainable? Is the government collaborating to find green solutions? What are the challenges?
  • What are the strategies for green growth opportunities in the Nordics? How do GPs maximise the value-creation transition?
  • How to transition from a ‘classical’ company to a ‘green’ one
  • What do LPs seek in a green investment?
13:45
STREAM B

Workshop: Beyond ESG: Long-term investment opportunities in climate change

  • What are GPs and their portfolio companies doing to assess and monitor their climate change exposure? And to provide long-term profitability?
  • How do Nordic GPs access new markets and other opportunities presented by climate change?
  • Can financial returns and climate impact go hand in hand?
14:15
Networking break
14:45
Panel session 

Nordics leading the way on tech, what’s next?

  • Where is private equity on its digital upgrade journey? How is the industry harnessing data analytics, AI and machine learning?
  • Will tech be the ultimate competitive edge for private equity? 
  • How is tech being used to support value creation? 
15:20
Case study

Cyberattack

15:40
Closing remarks