Nicholas Heath, Editor, Real Deals

Anders Borg, Economist and Senior Advisor, Nordic Capital

• Discussion on the status of the market: interest rates, valuations and liquidity
• Implications of the US elections for private equity in the Nordics
• Has activity bounced back this year? And how will 2025 shape up?

Moderator
Filippa Marcus, Nordics Lead, Novata

Speakers
Henrik Aspén, Partner, Verdane
Björn Larsson, Partner, Axcel
Alexandra Kellert, Associate Director, ControlRisks
Costin Mihailescu, Managing Partner, Baker McKenzie
Johan Nord, Senior Partner, Head of Nordic PE, Cubera

• Evolution in the fundraising environment from the previous year – what are the notable differences?
• What are the challenges with LP returns?
• How is the liquidity crunch affecting investment strategies and shaping exit planning?
• Exploration of continuation funds trends, including shifts from weak asset sales to structuring opportunities for trophy assets

Moderator
Jan Johan Kühl, Managing Partner, Polaris

Speakers
Daniel Rygg, Managing Partner, Turnstone
Arash Raisse, Partner, Alder
Stefano Airoldi, Investment Manager, Equity Investments, EIF
David Frykman, General Partner, Norrsken VC
Simon Lund, Managing Director, Harbourvest

• Change in local bank financing – what now?
• Have Nordic banks become more receptive to financing opportunities, offering favourable terms and pricing? Why?
• Exploring the role of banks in facilitating financing for private equity ventures in the Nordics
  

Speakers
Mats Rooth, Partner, Baker McKenzie

• How LPs appraise factors like regulations and market conditions before investing
• Analysing the risk environment for LPs considering investment in the Nordics
• Contrasting the investment climate between the Nordics and the US
• How do international LPs view the Nordics?

Moderator
Jamie Hayford, Principal, Pantheon

Speakers
Christian Børsting Jensen, Investment Director, Argentum
Alan Gauld, Senior Investment Director, Patria Investment
Mirja Lehmler-Brown, Partner, Hayfin
Mitesh Pabari, Principal, Fund Investment & Managed Solutions, Hamilton Lane
Juhana Kallio, Managing Partner, Intera Partners

• Exploration of how private equity firms are leveraging
• AI technologies in their operations and investment strategies AI to boost productivity among GPs, and enhance communication and marketing efforts
• Recognising AI as an integral component of discussions on value creation – how?
• Assessing risks and opportunities with a particular focus on cybersecurity concerns in the digital age
  

Moderator
Erik Berggren, Technology Investor, Volpi Capital

Speakers
Agata Cooper, Digital Professional, Triton Partners
Christopher Conradi, Chief Digital Officer, FSN
Joel Udden, Principal, Ventech

Reynir Indahl, Founder and Managing Partner, Summa Equity

Moderator
Gence Emek, Head of EMEA Sales, Novata

Speakers
Josefin Kullman, Impact Associate, Trill Impact
Urs Bitterling, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cubera

• Energy solutions and innovations: how to decarbonise and improve energy efficiency
• Green transition and sustainability initiatives – what are the implications for private equity investments?
• Increased LP Interest in green technologies – what is the potential for financial returns?
• Implementing Article 9 regulations: how GPs and LPs actively seek effective KPIs and positive handprint strategies
  

Moderator
Xhulio Ismalaj, Reporter, Real Deals

Speakers
Malin Carlström, General Partner, Climentum Capital
Jonathan Lund Kirkhoff, General Counsel, Altor
Christina Levin-Rylander, Chief Operating Officer, Verdane
Eirik Hjeltnes Wabø, Investment Director, FSN
Emelie Norling, Impact Director, Summa Equity