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The current state of play of ESG
- What are the key ESG trends and themes that are top-of-mind for GPs and their portfolio companies?
- What progress has been made in terms of integration of ESG frameworks into the investment process? Has implementation increased?
- Are there growing expectations for standardized regulatory and reporting frameworks in Asia?
- What steps can GPs take to manage transparency and accountability risks?
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Creating value through sustainability practices: GP perspectives
- In what ways can stronger sustainability performance enhance value and returns for GPs?
- When it comes to sustainability efforts, what should regional GPs focus on, and how are they embedding these practices into their operations?
- How are Asia-headquartered GPs and their portfolio companies responding to the evolving and divergent ESG + sustainability regulations from the US and Europe?
- Beyond climate-related initiatives, what other sustainability areas — such as responsible tech and sustainable financing — are GPs paying attention to?
Networking break
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Climate and net zero transition: managing opportunities and risks
- Where are PE firms on their way to net zero in Asia? What steps have portfolio companies taken to reduce carbon emissions?
- What strategies are critical to incorporating climate considerations into investment decision-making?
- What are some challenges PE firms face in terms of measuring scope-three emissions at the portfolio level? How much progress has been made on reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions?
- How are GPs evolving their climate strategies to go beyond traditional risk assessment models?
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Accelerating the impact investing market in Asia
- How has the impact investing market in Asia evolved?
- How are GPs integrating impact considerations throughout the investment lifecycle?
- What are the key opportunities for impact investing Asia, and has there been a shift from general developmental impact to climate impact?
- What can impact managers in Asia do to attract more institutional capital?
Networking lunch
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The people factor: Addressing the S in ESG
- How do investors define the scope of social risk?
- Is there sufficient portfolio data to address human rights and modern slavery issues?
- What can be done to help companies properly evaluate supply chains?
- How are GPs pushing diversity, equity and inclusion agendas?
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ESG considerations: an institutional investor perspective
- What are regional LPs’ expectations when it comes to ESG progress?
- Have there been significant improvements in GP’s ESG disclosure and reporting?
- How do LPs view the geopolitical headwinds and increased backlash towards ESG?
- What practical steps can be taken to tackle issues around data availability and quality?
Fireside chat: DEI and driving better returns
Networking drinks
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Registration
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Asian private equity: Diversification, risk and return
- Can Asia benefit from the evolving trade and geopolitical agenda?
- Where are the best opportunities found when assessing deals?
- What kinds of skillsets or team attributes are prioritised in the current environment?
- How are GPs adapting to longer holding periods and less obvious exit routes, and what remains the same?
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Networking coffee break
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Grand Ballroom
Harbourview Ballroom
Victoria IV (Closed-door LP sessions, by invitation only)
PE Leaders Summit Sponsors
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Portfolio management: Manifesting the exit
- How do GPs align operational improvement with exit planning?
- What approaches are required for founder-led business versus corporatized businesses?
- How does AI feature in value creation now – and how is that likely to change?
- What are the best ways to use operating partners to achieve optimal outcomes?
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Liquidity: Pressure versus timing
- How significant a role will IPOs play in exit strategies in 2026?
- What concessions on structuring and terms can help drive GP-led secondaries?
- What other solutions can meet liquidity needs without hindering optimal exit timing?
- Are conflicts of interest concerns in secondaries and NAV finance being addressed?
VC Summit Sponsors
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Fundraising: Innovation amidst adversity
- What is the key to expanding the historically smaller capital bases of Asia VC funds?
- Should governments support GPs as part of ecosystem development?
- How can a China-turned-global investment mandate get traction with LPs?
- What kind of strategic tweaks – sector, stage, operational angle – make a difference?
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Exits: Where to find liquidity, when to execute
- What is the outlook for distributions from Asia over the next 12 months?
- Which are the most viable IPO destinations for start-ups in the region?
- How can a balance be struck between meeting liquidity needs and optimising returns?
- Why have there been so few GP-led secondaries in Asia VC?
LP Summit Sponsors
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Building resilience: Private markets portfolio construction in 2025
- What is the ideal asset mix in a private markets portfolio?
- How should alternatives be balanced against public markets?
- Is concentrated exposure the key to success?
- How do nascent strategies like secondaries fit into portfolio construction?
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Allocating to Asia: What, where, how?
- Is it easier to make the case for Asia as a diversification play amid macro headwinds?
- What role should China play in portfolios in the near-term and long-term scenarios?
- Which geographies, sectors, and strategies are most attractive at present?
- What considerations underpin manager selection in Asia?
Return to main room
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Networking lunch
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Harbourview Ballroom
Victoria IV (Closed-door LP sessions, by invitation only)
PE Leaders Summit Sponsors
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Structures and terms: A shift toward flexibility
- What fee innovations are emerging – performance-based fees, tiered fee structures, or discounts for early commitments?
- How are GPs integrating co-investment rights into their fundraising strategies and is it having the desired effect?
- How are funds choosing between Singapore, Hong Kong, Cayman, and other vehicles?
- Are we entering a new era of bespoke fund formation tailored to the needs of concentrated LP bases?
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Fundraising: Preparing for battle
- Where are GPs looking for new sources of capital and how do they access them?
- How are IR professionals navigating a complex regulatory and geopolitical environment?
- What are the latest trends in LP-GP alignment – fees, terms, SMAs, co-investment?
- Can mid-market GPs build infrastructure to target private wealth investors?
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Out of Asia: Global mid-market GPs on the hunt
- Why are more international GPs investing in Asia-based fundraising resources?
- Where is the local talent that underpins high-quality IR teams?
- What challenges do Asian LPs face in accessing mid-market PE in the US and Europe?
- How can international GPs build strong relationships with Asian family offices?
VC Summit Sponsors
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The AI revolution: Leaders, not followers?
- Which has the most potential – AI natives, AI enablers, or embodied AI?
- What do scaling models look like in an industry characterised by rapid evolution?
- How does the possibility of tighter regulation impact investment underwriting?
- What will the AI landscape look like in 2030?
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Everything else: Opportunities beyond AI
- Which non-AI frontier technologies are most likely to go mainstream?
- How can VCs leverage global supply chain reorientation in traditional industries?
- What are the key trends to watch in energy transition and biotech?
- How difficult is it to source follow-on funding for a non-AI start-up?
- What is the risk-return profile of funds in the crypto industry？
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Local to global: Navigating volatility
- What does global macro volatility mean for Asia-based VC investors?
- Has it become harder to pursue a global-from-day-one strategy?
- How are GPs addressing the second-order impacts of US tariffs on portfolios?
- Are governments encouraging overseas participation in local ecosystems?
LP Summit Sponsors
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Afternoon tea discussion: LPs share their views on key issues of the day
- Democratisation of private markets
- The evolution of GP-LP alignment
- Best practices in co-investment
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Networking coffee break
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Private wealth: A new frontier for fundraising
- What factors influence product development and speed of rollout?
- How much innovation or differentiation is there in the wealth space?
- What does best practice look like from an education perspective?
- How do GPs address potential misalignment with traditional fund products?
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The Asian LP: Getting the most from private markets
- What is the key to forming a meaningful partnership with an Asian investor?
- How have priorities shifted in response to slower-than-expected distributions?
- Will private markets portfolios start to become less US-centric?
- What questions are GPs never prepared for but should be?
Closing Remarks
Cocktail reception
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Registration
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Global leaders: The future of private markets
- How are investors navigating macro and geopolitical uncertainty?
- What will be the defining characteristics of private markets firms of the future?
- To what extent are private equity, infrastructure, and private credit converging?
- Will private markets outperform other assets classes in the coming decade?
Networking break
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Asia buyouts: Delivering at scale
- Which sectors can be relied upon to deliver growth and resilience?
- Are there ample opportunities for funds to deploy capital at scale?
- How are GPs being systematic in their approaches to liquidity generation?
- Which value creation levers are getting more attention than before?
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Asia middle market: Global mindsets
- To what extent must mid-market GPs think global when investing locally?
- How are teams set up to execute cross-border expansion strategies?
- What can investors do to maximise the relevant buyer universe for assets?
- Is sponsor-to-sponsor now the go-to exit route for mid-market managers?
Networking lunch
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Track 1: Japan: Evolution without imbalance?
- How are the competitive dynamics changing in different market segments?
- Is yen weakness a challenge or an opportunity for foreign investors?
- Which is a bigger returns driver – deep local value creation or cross-border expansion?
- Will sponsor-to-sponsor overtake trade sales as a mid-market exit channel?
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Track 2: Asian VC: Riders on the storm
- How are GPs adapting to longer hold periods and revised growth projections?
- Which geographies and sectors will deliver Asia’s next wave of hidden gems?
- What are the key factors in building towards successful IPO exits?
- How difficult is it for VCs to reposition their geographic or strategic remit?
Return to main room
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Networking break
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Track 1: India: Asia’s emerging markets powerhouse
- Are buyouts now both India’s mainstay and most compelling opportunity?
- To what extent do growth tailwinds justify frothy valuations?
- How are GPs building out their operational capabilities in India?
- Do public markets represent a sustainable long-term exit channel?
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Track 2: Asia private credit: Complexity and yield
- What is the optimal strategy – asset-backed lending, mezzanine, or special situations?
- Does a favourable bank lending market increase competition or create synergies?
- How do investors address regional complexity in structuring and underwriting?
- Do Asia’s nuances mean that comparisons with the US and Europe are unhelpful?
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Institutional investors: Being frank on alternatives
- Are global macro issues reinforcing the merits of portfolio diversification?
- How important is sector specialisation in manager selection?
- Are LPs getting what they want from GPs in terms of transparency and alignment?
- Co-investment, SMAs, continuation vehicles – how is the market moving?
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Gala cocktail reception
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Gala dinner
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Opening presentation
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Value creation: Inside the contemporary playbook
- What are the priorities for value creation playbooks in 2025?
- How do required skillsets change as holding periods are extended?
- Are GPs tailoring value creation efforts to position for specific exit routes?
- How is agentic AI driving enhanced operational performance?
Networking break
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Harbourview Ballroom
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Track 1: Secondaries: Private markets hot spot
- What factors may tip the balance in favour of GP-led over LP-led?
- Does the surge of capital into secondaries pose a threat to investor alignment?
- What does increasing investor sophistication mean for continuation vehicles?
- How are new participants, such as evergreen capital pools, impacting the market?
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Track 1: Infrastructure: PE convergence uptick
- How is the definition of core-plus infrastructure shifting?
- Are infrastructure investors staffed to do PE-style operational improvement?
- How are GPs differentiating their offerings as competition intensifies?
- What do LPs think of the overlap between private equity and infrastructure?
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Track 1: China: Seeking out the opportunities in a reshaped market
- Have valuations reached the sweet spot for investing?
- How do you identify proprietary assets in the key sectors of advanced manufacturing; semiconductors; energy transition, and healthcare?
- Is cross-border activity overseas creating a new deal flow channel?
- How do you navigate the exit environment to deliver the best outcomes?
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Track 2: Sector focus: Healthcare’s resilience narrative
- Are certain healthcare sub-sectors uncorrelated to the broader economy?
- What will characterise the next wave of biotech opportunities in Asia?
- To what extent is regulation an obstacle to getting deals done?
- How is digital transformation driving value creation playbooks?
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Track 2: Asia growth equity: Precision on entry, optionality on exit
- Is the shift towards control in traditionally growth equity markets being oversold?
- What are the most relevant sectors, and must opportunities be tech-enabled?
- To what extent is an impetus to go global impacting private equity playbooks?
- How can minority equity investors influence the timing and choice of exit?
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Networking lunch
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Exits: Addressing Asia’s distributions backlog
- To what extent have exits fallen short of expectations in 2025?
- Which geographies and sectors get the most traction with strategic buyers?
- Outside of India, where are public markets most receptive to PE-backed IPOs?
- Which alternative liquidity channels are most popular among GPs and LPs?
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Private wealth: Penetrating an underpenetrated region
- Will Hong Kong and Singapore remain Asia’s major wealth booking centres?
- How are GPs building distribution channels in different markets?
- What kind of on-the-ground work is required to support distributors?
- Where are private markets investors hiring wealth talent?
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