Greg Gille, Editor, Real Deals Media

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
Alexandra Kellert , Associate Director, Control Risks
Björn Larsson , Partner, Axcel
John Gustafson, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Daniel Ahlstrand, Partner, Verdane
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
Arash Raisse, Partner, Alder
Daniel Rygg, Managing Partner, Turnstone
David Frykman, General Partner, Norrsken VC
Simon Lund, Managing Director, Harbourvest
Stefano Airoldi, Investment Manager, Equity Investments, EIF

• 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
• How funds facilitate leveraged buyouts and support growth strategies

Moderator
Xhulio Ismalaj, Reporter, Real Deals

Speakers
Mats Rooth, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Martin Torell, Portfolio Manager and Co-CIO, Ture Invest
Natalia Tsitoura, Partner, Apollo

Moderator
Xhulio Ismalaj , Reporter, Real Deals

Speaker

Helle Dochedahl , Managing Director, SAP

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

• 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
Greg Gille , Editor, Real Deals Media

Speakers
Alex Rantil, Digital Professional, Triton Partners
Christopher Conradi , Chief Digital Officer, FSN
Kelly Gamble, Director of Private Equity, SAP
Joel Udden , Principal, Ventech

Reynir Indahl, Founder and Managing Partner, Summa Equity

Moderator
Clara Meyer, Portfolio Company Lead - EMEA, 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
David Ringmar , Partner, PwC

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