1500+ participants from across the globe
SuperReturn International 2012 brought together the biggest names in private equity and venture capital with the most influential LPs for four days of the best networking anywhere
220+ speakers including global industry titans from the world's top private equity houses
Speakers for 2012 included:
• NEW! James Coulter, Co-Founder, TPG CAPITAL
• David Rubenstein, Founder & Managing Director, THE CARLYLE GROUP
• Leon Black, Founding Partner, APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
• Howard Marks, Chairman, OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
• Guy Hands, Chairman & CIO, TERRA FIRMA CAPITAL PARTNERS
• William Macauley, Chairman & CEO, FIRST RESERVE CORPORATION
• NEW! Joe Landy, Co-President, WARBURG PINCUS
• NEW! Menno Antal, Managing Partner, 3i
• NEW! J. Christopher Flowers, Founder, J.C. FLOWERS & CO
• NEW! Rob Lucas, Managing Partner & Head of UK Investments, CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS
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350+ of the most influential LPs including pension plans, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, fund of funds and family offices
LPs who attended Superreturn International 2012 include:
• Sovereign wealth funds from Asia and the Middle East
• European and Middle Eastern family offices
• Global, local and emerging markets funds of funds
• Pension funds from Europe, the U.S. and Canada
• Endowments and foundations
• Insurance companies from across the globe
• Banks and wealth managers
The most contentious topics in private equity
Just some of the new topics for 2012 included:
• How Can LPs Best Judge & Compare Performance, Returns & Solid Teams?
• Finding Favour With Investors: Examining Strategies To Successfully Attract Capital From LPs In An Uncertain Fundraising Climate
• Opportunities In Real Assets: To What Extent Should LPs Adopt A Strategy That Gives Them Exposure To Commodities, Energy, Timber, Real Estate & Infrastructure?
• Distressed Opportunities In Europe: Will Greece Be The Catalyst For New Distressed Or Turnaround Opportunities?
• “Nobody Loves Us But We Don't Care" Tales From The Sharp End Of Private Equity
The best four days of networking
SuperReturn conferences are renowned for their networking formats in which we make sure you meet those key contacts you want to make at the event.
2012 was no exception and delegates made the most of opportunities such as LP/GP Structured Speed Networking, Champagne Rountables, "Meet The LP" Hosted Lunch Tables, Delegate QuickFire Showcase, 4 lunches, 3 evening receptions and much much more...
The new Turkey Summit examined the next wave of fundraising and landmark transactions in this exciting market
The German Summit was as popular as ever with over 350 attendees
"SuperReturn is the most unique, interesting and enjoyable annual gathering of private equity General and Limited Partners"
"SuperReturn International provides invaluable advice from global investment leaders regarding the appropriate strategies to follow"