Mergermarket Private Equity Forum - New York | ION Analytics | 30 April 2024 | The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, 2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065, USA

Elevate your strategic capital allocation journey with this event, the first in our four-part US Private Equity series. This 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.

Returning for its second year, the forum presents a unique platform tailored to the needs of its diverse attendees. 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.

2023 Past Speakers

Emily Anderson
Managing Director & Head of Sponsor Coverage, Union Square Advisors

Chrystalle Anstett
Managing Director, Private Funds Advisory, Moelis

Michael Barzyk
Managing Director and Global Head of Private Equity, Allstate Investments

Richard Chau
Chief Investment Officer, Tulane University

David Chiang
Chief Investment Officer, Pritzker Family Foundation

Lucy Dobrin
Managing Director, Providence Equity Partners

Chad Erwin
Svp, Global Head of Asset Owners/allocators, Backstop Solutions

Mark Fariborz
Partner, Private Equity, Member of The Management Committee, Bc Partners

Andrew Farris
Managing Director, Blackrock Private Equity Partners

Evan Greenfield
Managing Director of Esg, Private Equity Nyc, Bci

Michael Hill
Managing Director, Head of Americas, Sustainable Energies & Head of New York, Cpp Investments

David Hinkel
Associate Partner, Aon

Ryan Hinkle
Managing Director, Insight Partners

Milwood Hobbs Jr
Head of North American Sourcing and Origination, Oaktree Capital Management

Greg Jania
Global Co-Head of Private Equity, Apg Asset Management

Sujit John
Managing Director, Partners Group

Jeremy Knox
Senior Investment Director, Private Equity, Schroders Capital

Patrick Kocsi
Head of Co-Investment for North America, Ardian

Michael R. Littenberg
Partner, Ropes & Gray

Nick Lupica
Head of M&a Transaction Advisory Services Emea, Aon

Philip Hunter O'brien
Senior Director, Private Equity, Cdpq

Jordan Peer Griffin
Executive Managing Director, H.I.G Capital

Luca Pietrantoni
Managing Director, Head of Financial Sponsors International, Intesa Sanpaolo

Sanaz Raczynski
Managing Director, Sustainability, Kohlberg & Company

Bob A. Rivollier
Partner, Ropes & Gray

Sheryl Schwartz
Cio, Alti Financial

Rajith Sebastian
Head of Esg and Sustainable Investing, New York State Insurance Fund (nysif)

Aniket Shah
Global Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (esg) and Sustainable Finance Strategy, Jefferies

Michael Taylor
Partner, Co-Investments, Adams Street Partners

Erica Teichert
Managing Editor for M&a for North America, Mergermarket

Matteo Zenari
Head of Financial Sponsor Group, Intesa Sanpaolo, Imi Corporate & Investment Banking Division