New for 2012

NEW for 2012  - Don’t Miss Critical Insights from our Guest Speakers:

• Sir Bob Geldof, Humanitarian, Pop Star, Broadcaster & Businessman;
Sir Bob will give an outspoken and inspirational speech on private equity opportunities in Africa, and why now is the time to invest.

• Marvin Zonis, Professor Emeritus, BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Marvin Zonis will open the conference with a keynote macro economic and political overview entitled: “Where Will The Next Regional Hot Spots Be In Our Increasingly Volatile & Uncertain Global Political Landscape & How Will This Impact Your Business?”

NEW for 2012 - New Research from Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Josh will share his latest research on Opaqueness In Private Equity at the conference which will be followed by an LP focused panel which will discuss the issues he raised. Speakers will include Wouter Pelser, CIO, MN SERVICES and Tom Rotherham, Associate Director, Private Equity, HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES

NEW for 2012 -  Turkey Summit: Monday 27 February
Turkey has become a magnet for European, US and Middle Eastern investors and firms who are trying to capitalise on the fantastic growth opportunities in the country. Hear from those on the ground, regional LPs deploying capital there and international heavyweights active in the country. At a key moment in the development of the Turkish private equity industry this summit will examine the next wave of fundraising, analyse some of the landmark transactions and predict the effect of growing competition in the region.

NEW for 2012 - Debate:
Watch the sparks fly as some of the more outspoken private equity players argue out the topic, “This House Believes That Megafirms Are The Best Way For Institutions To Invest In Private Equity.” Speakers include Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Jon Moulton, Chairman, BETTER CAPITAL and Jeremy Coller, CIO, COLLER CAPITAL

NEW for 2012 - Interview Sessions
Interviewd by a top journalist. this format allows delegates access to a more intimate insight into the perspectives of several leading industry players. Speakers to be interviewed include:

• Steve Klinsky, Founder & CEO, NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL
• Steve Miller, Chairman, MIDOCEAN PARTNERS
• Jonathan Nelson, CEO, PROVIDENCE EQUITY
• Scott Sperling, Co-President, THOMAS H. LEE PARTNERS

NEW for 2012 - LP Focus On Regulation: 
LPs will come together to examine the effects of Solvency II and the revision of the Pension Funds Directive on LP investments in private equity.

NEW for 2012 - LP Focused Panel
Hear LP views on: How Do LPs Currently View Private Equity In Their Portfolios?  What Strategies Are They Taking To Reshape Their Portfolios In Uncertain Markets?

New Topics For 2012
Leading GPs and LPS will discuss a whole range of new topics at SuperReturn International, including in depth focus on
• Energy Investing
• Financial Services
• Portfolio Restructuring
• Financing Markets
• Deploying Capital In Emerging Markets
• Digital Media & Social Media
• Opaqueness In Private Equity
• LP Focus On Regulation

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