Mergermarket Private Equity Forum 2024 - Austin | ION Analytics | 15 October 2024 | Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Take the next step in your strategic capital allocation journey at this event.

Building on the success of our inaugural event, this year's forum continues to tap into the pulse of Austin - a thriving hotspot in America's private equity landscape. The event is designed to equip private equity fund managers, institutional investors, and M&A professionals with the insights, tools, and connections necessary to navigate the complexities of private equity dealmaking.

If you're an LP, seize this opportunity to interact with peers, keep abreast of GPs' tactics for addressing pressing concerns, and scout for prospective GPs to enrich your portfolio. For GPs, the event offers a chance to connect with potential investors and showcase your distinctive investment strategies. Equally for M&A professionals, this occasion provides a golden opportunity to network with key industry players, fostering connections that could lead to future collaborations.

We offer a distinct advantage that sets us apart from other industry events. Our proprietary private equity and M&A intelligence, coupled with our AI-driven predictive analytics, forms the foundation of the forum, delivering a wealth of data and insights that are unparalleled in the industry.

Why should I attend?
Strategic Insights:
• Gain a competitive edge with actionable insights from expert LPs and GPs in the region. Get an inside look at their capital allocation plans and distinctive investment strategies. Armed with this expert knowledge, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and stay ahead in this rapidly changing market.

Professional Growth:
• Empower your professional development in the private equity domain. Participate in thought-provoking discussions led by industry veterans. Whether you're an experienced professional or just embarking on your private equity journey, you'll walk away with enhanced skills and fresh perspectives to drive success in your organization.

Networking:
• Enhance your professional network by engaging with prominent LPs, GPs, and M&A advisors during our networking sessions. Exchange ideas, form potential collaborations, and identify prospective partners, setting the stage for future business opportunities. Seize this chance to strengthen your network and achieve success.

2024 Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Yup Kim
Chief Investment Officer, TMRS

SPEAKERS:

Jeff Akers
Partner & Head of Secondary Investments, Adams Street Partners

Rene Benedetto
Managing Director and Senior Relationship Manager, The Carlyle Group

Kaci Boyer
Managing Director, Private Equity, Neuberger Berman

Roy Burns
Managing Director and Co-Head of North America Financial Services, TA Associates

Stephen Cammock
Managing Director, Private Equity Investments, GCM Grosvenor

Alan Cline
Head of North America, HG

Eugene Esmonde
Managing Director - Co-Head TMT Private Equity, BCI

Jeff Hammer
Global Co-Head of Secondaries, Manulife Investment Management

Amyn Hassanally
Partner and Global Head of Private Equity Secondaries, Pantheon

Brian Hegi
Managing Partner, Crossplane Capital

Jeff Keay
Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners

Tobias Knapp
Partner, Baker McKenzie

Tiffany Kosch
Managing Partner, CenterGate Capital

Jeff Livingston
Investor, Integrum

John May
Founder and Managing Partner, Core Industrial Partners

Bob Morse
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Strattam Capital

Hunter Peterson
Founder and Managing Partner, Skylark Private Equity Partners

David Post
Operating Senior Advisor, EQT

Carl Press
Partner, Thoma Bravo

Scott Ramsower
Head of Private Equity Fund Investments, Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Yoni Riemer
Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, Peak Rock Capital

Karl Schade
Founder and Managing Partner, Presidio Investors

Martin Schwertmann
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis

Patrick Severson
Co-Head of Vista Foundation Fund, Vista Equity Partners

Sandeep Swaminathan
Senior Managing Director, Haveli Investments

Chris Zugaro
Partner and Co-Founder, Trive Capital

2024 Sponsors

• Adams Street
• Baker Mckenzie
• FIN
• Haynes Boone
• Integrum
• Kirkland & Ellis