Alternative Investments
M&A and Banking
Choose your track:
Registration/Check-In and Breakfast
8:30 am
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
9:10 am
Keynote Fireside Chat – Charting the Course
In this session we will hear from an industry heavyweight and discuss in detail their perspectives on the current investment, geopolitical and economic outlook.
Moderator:
Robert Petrocchi – Co-President of Business
SS&C Intralinks
Speakers:
Wei Li – Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer
BlackRock
10:00 am
Morning Break and Networking
10:30 am
Tackling Headwinds for M&A in EMEA
Headwinds? Or tornado forced winds? Whatever your take, one thing is for certain, the market will continue to be tested this year as the global macro impacts play out. In this session, our experts will tackle some of the big issues impacting the market: invasion of Ukraine, inflation, COVID-19, supply chain pressures, changing regulatory landscape, market volatility and the continuing impact of Brexit.
Moderator:
Thomas Tibbs – Sr Product Marketing Manager
SS&C Intralinks
Speakers:
Mark Evans – Partner
Dechert
Roslyn Aird – Vice President Deal Implementation
Shell
Olivier Maltese – Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
11:15 am
The New Due Diligence – How Market Acceleration Has Forced Firms to Evolve
The world continues to be faced with unprecedented shocks to its system, and corporates are desperately trying to play catch up, protect their operations, and excel. Where do you start when a geopolitical shock like we have just witnessed completely reshapes the way you are able to do business. In this session, our experts break down some of the key areas keeping executives on their toes: cybersecurity, technology, and practical consideration for dealmaking in today’s business environment.
Moderator:
Brendan Cahill – Vice President, Product Management
SS&C Intralinks
Speakers:
Shiva Dustdar – Head of Division Innovation Finance Advisory
European Investment Bank
Chris McMillan – Partner, Head of Private Capital Europe
Oliver Wyman
Zuzanna Brzosko – Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & External Innovation
Eli Lilly & Company
12:05 pm
Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable #1: Finding Insights Across a Complex Deal Pipeline
12:50 pm
Networking Lunch
1:50 pm
Closing Remarks
2:00 pm
Departure
M&A and Banking
Alternative Investments
12:05 pm
Roundtable Discussions
12:50 pm
Networking Lunch
1:50 pm
Closing Remarks
2:00 pm
Departure
10:30 am
How the Fundraising Landscape
Continues to Evolve
The pandemic sent a shock wave through traditional fundraising efforts. In the blink of an eye, an established process and strategy all changed. But are these changes lasting? In this session we examine the current fundraising landscape and hear from some of the largest and most successful fundraisers in EMEA.
Moderator:
Andrew Hoemann – Vice President, Global Sales, Alternative Investments SS&C Intralinks
Speakers:
Ralph Guenthe – Head of Investor Relations
Pantheon
Ana Maria Harrison – Partner, Investor Relations
Adams Street Partners
Rebecca Gibson – Partner
Oakley Capital
11:15 am
How the Regulatory Landscape is Reshaping ESG Investing in EMEA
With the flood of news regulations hitting the ESG market recently, how are investors and managers keeping pace, and compliance? In this session, our expert’s breakdown the changes and share their insights and plans for the future.
Moderator:
Noreen Crowe – Vice President, Product Management
SS&C Intralinks
Speakers:
Stephanie Hubold – Head of ESG
Altor Equity Partners
Gemma Corrigan – Director, Head of Policy and Advocacy
Federated Hermes
Cara Williams – Senior Partner, Global ESG Strategy Lead
Mercer
Maya Hennerkes – Director, Green Financial Systems Climate Strategy and Delivery
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
M&A and Banking
Dhruv Sharma – Chief Executive Officer
Marcena Capital
Roundtable #2: Weighing the Risks: Data Security and Why It's Important
Roundtable #3: Streamlining Fundraising and Digital Investor Onboarding
Roundtable #4: Data and Transparency – How Tech is Transforming Alts
Roundtable #5: What is Core and What is Chore? A Deep Dive into the Stretch of the Middle Office