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Global private equity outlook: a shifting investment landscape
- To what extent are market conditions in 2026 different to 2025, and is the market set for a resurgence in the year ahead?
- Which strategies and geographies offer the best opportunities for growth and resilience globally?
- What are the main risks and challenges impacting global private markets investors today?
- Where are GPs seeing the best liquidity channels and what skillsets are needed to adapt to longer holding periods?
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Middle East: building the foundations for long-term growth
- How are GPs growing in the region, and what are their main areas of focus in terms of origination, execution, and capital deployment?
- Forging partnerships and navigating regulatory developments: what are some best practices when it comes to succeeding in region?
- Cross-border opportunities: where are Middle Eastern GPs seeing the best opportunities globally?
- As the region sees more private equity entrants, what is the outlook for fundraising in the market?
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Asian GPs: showcasing the region’s bright spots
- What makes Asia a compelling investment destination amid global dislocation?
- Which geographies and sectors will be the hotspots for deal flow in 2026? Japan, India, Southeast Asia
- What is driving the increased flow of large-cap buyouts and mid-market deals across Asia, and are there any operational hurdles that lie ahead?
- China- as valuations reset, where do the most compelling opportunities lie?
Networking lunch
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Exits: unlocking liquidity and flexibility
- How are GPs and LPs embracing secondaries and CVs to unlock liquidity, rebalance portfolios and manage longer holding periods?
- Are CVs a short-term liquidity fix or are they here to stay?
- GP-led secondaries: what are the key risks and trends, and how can they be best managed?
- Will traditional exit routes remain challenging, or will global IPOs rebound in 2026? Where are the top pockets of opportunity?
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Sector focus: the growing energy and digital infrastructure boom
- As the Middle East shifts away from traditional oil reliance, what is prompting strategic investments into energy infrastructure?
- The clean energy sector- from large-scale renewables to hydrogen, solar and wind – where are managers deploying capital in Asia, Europe and beyond?
- Digital infrastructure - the growing data center and AI-driven infrastructure demand- where are the global investment opportunities?
- How are managers driving green energy transition and fostering cross-border collaboration?
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Institutional investor spotlight: an evolving market
- How are LPs viewing manager selection? Is there an increasing trend towards mid cap and emerging managers?
- Which geographies and strategies are LPs focusing on?
- Are LPs shifting beyond making passive allocations and moving towards more active participation through co-investments and strategic partnerships?
- What is the outlook for exits and distributions in 2026?
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