Agenda

Adapting private equity strategies amid geopolitical shifts and the green transition

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Registration and networking coffee
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Welcome remarks

Nicholas Heath, Editor, Real Deals

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Keynote session: Deglobalisation: how geopolitics is impacting supply chains

Anders Borg, Economist and Senior Advisor, Nordic Capital

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Opening panel: Discover the evolving landscape in the Nordics
  • 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
Costin Mihailescu
, Managing Partner, Baker McKenzie
Johan Nord, Senior Partner, Head of Nordic PE, Cubera

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Panel: Fundraising in a challenging environment
  • 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

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

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Lunch break
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Fireside chat: Banking on change – a new path to success?
  • 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

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Panel: Understanding LP considerations in Nordic investments
  • 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

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Panel: How private equity firms deploy AI for operations and investments
  • 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
Christopher Conradi, Chief Digital Officer, FSN
Joel Udden, Principal, Ventech

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Networking break
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Keynote: Green transition

Reynir Indahl, Founder and Managing Partner, Summa Equity

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Fireside chat: Effective ESG Data Integration: Crafting Successful Investor and Service Provider Partnerships

Moderator
Gence Emek, Head of EMEA Sales, Novata

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

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Panel: Powering the future: impact of the green transition
  • 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

Closing remarks