Private Debt
Investor
Investor
Germany Forum Munich 2025
2025
Hilton Munich City Munich
Leveraging opportunities in the golden age of private debt
The 10th anniversary of the Private Debt Investor Germany Forum will bring together the most influential asset allocators and funds from the DACH region and beyond at Hilton Munich City on 15-16 October.
Join over 60 institutional and private investors who are eager to engage with private debt fund managers and the broader market, enabling them to stay abreast of the latest trends, explore investment opportunities, and make informed decisions about capital allocation.
With over 70 speakers participating in the forum, you will have unparalleled opportunities to connect with the most active investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Don’t miss out on this two-day event filled with valuable content and networking opportunities in the region.
Download the event brochure now to explore the exciting events scheduled for this October.
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PDI Germany: 10 years young!
In October 2024, Private Debt Investor will celebrate 10 years of the PDI Germany Forum, a conference which has brought together 1,500+ investors and fund managers in the DACH region.
At Private Debt Investor, it has been our privilege to work with the pioneers in this market, and to be a part of the growth which has seen investor commitments increase 43% in the past two years alone.
In 2024, with allocations increasing, it is more important than ever for funds to understand how investor strategies are aligning with new opportunities in real estate, secondaries, NAV financing and more.
Join 200+ attendees in Munich this October to meet, network and accelerate your allocation and fundraising plans.
Meet with 60+ institutional investors this October
What can you expect at the forum?
Meet institutional investors
Network with active investors including European Investment Fund, HQ Trust, MEAG, RAG-stiftung, Viridium Gruppe and many more about the most robust debt strategies you should adapt in the DACH region.
Event content with value
Learn from leading investors and fund managers, and to better understand investor allocation, gain practical guidance on co-investment strategies, hear about the evolving real asset debt opportunities in Europe, and how to leverage opportunities in the private debt investing landscape.
Build your private debt network
Connect in-person during roundtable discussions, networking breaks, panel Q&As, invite-only breakfasts and at our evening drinks reception. Build lasting relationships and compare best practices with your peers.
2024 Keynotes
Commonfund’s approach to private debt and the European debt market
Learn more about Commonfund’s strategy for private debt and their perspective on opportunities in the European debt market. Vincent Kravec, Managing Director at Commonfund, will provide insights as a North American allocator exploring opportunities in Europe.
Download the agenda now to uncover the key trends influencing their investments.
Vincent Kravec
Managing Director
Commonfund
Bayerische Landesbank on navigating macro risks
Dr Jürgen Michels
Chief Economist & Head of Research
Bayerische Landesbank
Dr Jürgen Michels will share insights on the shifting macroeconomic outlook for 2025 and what opportunities the inflationary backdrop, interest rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties may create for the private markets. Discover new insight into the current market backdrop to help your firm successfully navigate the market with resilience.
Ask your burning questions to Dr Jürgen and discover what major factors will drive and influence investor sentiment in private credit.
Secure your place before networking begins next week
2024 Featured Speakers:
Key event themes include:
- Insights on the up-take in co-investment deal flow
- How are managers navigating the downturn and viability of the asset class in the face of recession?
- Has the secondaries market finally come of age?
- Where is the next big growth area in private debt- NAV finance, opportunistic credit, venture debt?
- How is LP pressure shaping ESG integration in private debt considering today’s sustainability agenda?
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
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Agenda
PDI Germany Forum 2024 - Day One - Tuesday 15th
Networking
08:00 - 08:50
Registration and coffee
Plenary
08:50 - 08:55
Welcome Address
08:55 - 09:00
Chairs opening address
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg, Head of Alternative Market, Bundesverband Alternative Investments (BAI)
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Head of Alternative Markets, Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)
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09:00 - 09:25
Keynote: Macro Outlook and Risks
Jürgen Michels
09:25 - 10:05
Keynote Panel: Views on Private credits ‘golden moment’
Harry O’Rourke,
Michael Ewald,
Greg Racz,
Mike Whitman ,
Andrew Cleland-Bogle
- Is this really a golden age for private credit?
- How will private credit returns be affected by the interest rate cycle
- Where is the private credit industry currently and where is it headed?
- How have higher rates and economic uncertainty changed credit underwriting?
- How big can the asset class get and what is its status within private markets?
- How have higher rates and economic uncertainty changed credit underwriting?
- Consequences of the geopolitical climate on private markets- what does it mean for the investment environment overall as well as private credit.
Moderator: Harry O’Rourke, Managing Director, Threadmark LLP
Panellists: Mike Ewald, Global Head of Private Credit, Bain Capital
Greg Racz, President, MGG Investment Group
Mike Whitman, President of GA Credit, Managing Director, General Atlantic
Andrew Cleland-Bogle, Partner, Head of Direct Lending, Bridgepoint
Networking
10:10 - 10:15
Short break
Plenary
10:15 - 10:55
Panel: Private Credit scorecard – Strategies and Sectors Driving Growth and Scale
Olga Braun-Cangl,
Ian Anderson,
Florian Hofer,
Tancrede Terlinden,
Trevor Clark
- How did the asset class handle its first big macro tests in Covid and the current slowdown?
- Which regions and sectors show the greatest potential for expansion and what sectors are feeling the pinch?
- How are managers incorporating the energy transition or climate risk into investment plans?
Moderator: Olga Braun-Cangl, Senior Investment Director, Cambridge Associates
Panellists: Florian Hofer, Managing Director, Golding Capital Partners
Tancrede Terlinden, Partner, Park Square Capital
Ian Anderson, Managing Director, KKR
Trevor Clark, Founder and Managing Partner, TPG Twin Brook
Networking
10:55 - 11:25
Networking Coffee Break
Plenary
11:25 - 12:05
LP Views: Challenges and opportunities in the Investing landscape
Hans-Peter Dohr,
Sven Gralla,
Nedelina Lazarova,
Thomas Lehner
- Where are LPs deploying their capital and why? Investors’ appetite (Liquid/Illiquid, PE vs Fam Owned)
- How are LPs re-evaluating their portfolios against the current downturn?
- Investment discipline of credit funds in the current environment
- How has a challenging fundraising climate influenced an uptake in co-investments?
Moderator: Hans-Peter Dohr, Founder & Managing Director, ICA – Institutional Capital Associates
Panellists: Sven Gralla, Fund Manager Private Debt, LBBW Asset Management
Nedelina Lazarova, Head of Private Debt and Investment Manager, HQ Trust
Thomas Lehner, Team Lead Private Debt, Viridium Group
12:05 - 12:45
Debate: Banks vs Direct lenders in the DACH and wider Europe middle market
Sabine Fischer,
Christophe Carrasco,
Christian Dybdahl-Ovesen,
Florian Jacob
- To what extent are deals being financed by banks/funds in the lower mid-market? How does it compare to the rest of Europe?
- What’s the appetite for super senior?
- Is traditional senior private debt the next big growth area?
- How are private debt funds filling the gap in the low risk end of the market?
Moderator: Sabine Fischer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, BB Alternative Partners
Panellists: Christophe Carassco, Head of Private Debt, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Christian Dybdahl-Ovesen, Partner and Investment Professional, CORDET Capital Partners LLP
Florian Jacob, Director, Deutsche Bank AG
Networking
12:45 - 13:45
Networking lunch
Stream A
13:45 - 14:25
Panel: The appeal of real assets debt in the current climate
Thorsten Seeger,
Jerome Neyroud,
Olaf-Alexander Wiedemann
- Is there a new investment universe evolving?
- Why are investors flocking to the asset class
- What comparative advantages does the private infrastructure and real estate debt market present in contrast to other sectors of corporate credit investment?
- Risks vs rewards of the asset class
Moderator: Thorsten Seeger, Senior Advisor, smeGo
Panellists: Jerome Neyroud, Head of Infrastructure Debt, Shroders Capital
Olaf-Alexander Wiedemann, Head of Private Debt, Managing Director, Aquila Capital Investmentgesellschaft
14:25 - 15:05
Panel: Has the secondaries market finally come of age?
Marcel Schindler,
Joaquin Ardit,
Michael Schad,
Bernard Galea
- How is the market positioned for future growth?
- Is there a pick up in market volume?
- What will be the catch-up effect to PE?
- What type of strategies really drive activity in mainstream unlevered senior direct lending fund stakes?
- What is the attractiveness of legacy portfolios?
Moderator: Marcel Schindler, Head StepStone Private Debt, Partner, StepStone Group
Panellists: Joaquin Ardit, Portfolio Manager, Allianz Global Investors
Michael Schad, Head of Credit Secondaries, Coller Capital
Bernard Galea, Principal, Pantheon
Stream B
13:45 - 14:25
Panel: What’s new in Specialty finance
Matthias Unser,
Chen Xu,
Hubert Tissier de Mallerais,
James Sackett,
Johann-Felix Herter
- What is the value proposition of the key aspects in specialty finance?
- What’s driving investor interest in Specialty Finance and what is its role in an institutional portfolio?
- How large can the Specialty Finance become and which sub-strategies will drive its growth?
- Where are the most compelling opportunities in the current environment and where lie the risks
Moderator: Matthias Unser, Managing Director, YIELCO Investments AG
Panellists: Chen Xu, Portfolio Manager Private Debt, Klarphos
Hubert Tissier de Mallerais, Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager, Chenavari Investment Managers
James Sackett, Principal, AB Carval
Johann-Felix Herter, Managing Director –
Head of Investor Relations DACH, Eurazeo
Hubert Tissier de Mallerais
Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager, Chenavari Investment Managers
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14:25 - 15:05
Panel: Navigating non-sponsored deals
Gereon Tewes,
Sina Timm,
Malte Nowack,
Bas Welten,
Sengal Selassie
- How do managers approach origination challenges in the sponsorless arena?
- What is the risk- reward set for investors and what role does it play in LP portfolios?
- What are the opportunities and challenges for lenders to sponsorless transactions?
Moderator: Gereon Tewes, Pa Director Investor Coverage New Amsterdam
Panellists: Sina Timm, CIO Private Markets, Oldendorff
Malte Nowack, Senior Manager, Perpetual Investors
Bas Welten, Co-Head Nordics & Investment Manager, Pride Capital
Sengal Selassie, CEO & Founder, Brightwood Capital Advisors
Networking
15:05 - 15:35
Networking coffee break
Plenary
15:35 - 16:15
Private Equity panel: Views on the debt financing market
Andy Thomson,
Mustafa Dincer,
Lars Fromm,
Gerald Tee
- What is the value proposition to borrowers in the current rate environment?
- Will private equity dealmaking grow increasingly dependent on private debt financiers to get the job done?
Moderator: Andy Thomson, Senior Editor, Private Debt Investor
Panellists: Mustafa Dincer, Founder, MD Advisors
Lars Fromm, Head of Financing, Altor
Gerald Tee, Senior Vice President, Partners Group
16:15 - 16:20
Chair’s closing remarks
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Head of Alternative Markets, Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)
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16:20 - 17:15
Meet the Allocator roundtables (LP hosted roundtables)
Sven Gralla,
You-Ha Hyun,
Priscilla Schnepper,
Alexander Schmitt,
Dr. Harald Haas,
Isil Tanriverdi Versmissen
Each roundtable will be hosted by an LP sharing their views on the below topics.
- Manager selection in a nutshell facilitated by Sven Gralla, Fund Manager Private Debt, LBBW Asset Management
- Specialty and niche strategies facilitated by You-Ha Hyun, Investment Director, Perpetual Investors GmbH
- ESG integration in private credit facilitated by Priscilla Schnepper, Senior Investment Manager Private Credit, European Investment Fund
- Co-investing capabilities facilitated by Alexander Schmitt, Senior Portfolio Manager – Global Private Debt, Allianz Global Investors
- Funding the energy transition facilitated by Harald Haas, Senior Investment Manager, MEAG
- Infrastructure debt facilitated by Işıl Tanrıverdi Versmissen, Head of Infrastructure Debt Transactions, MEAG
17:15 - 18:15
Networking drinks
Agenda
PDI Germany Forum 2024 - Day Two - Wednesday 16th
08:30 - 08:55
Registration and coffee
Plenary
08:55 - 09:00
Chairs opening address
Hans-Peter Dohr
09:00 - 09:45
Panel: Timing the market for distress, special sits and opportunistic credit
Siti Dawson,
You-Ha Hyun,
Eugenio Sangermano,
Musa Sönmez,
Andreas Jaufer
- Is opportunistic credit a misfit in the distressed/special sits bucket? Where does it belong in the credit portfolio and what are the key differentiating factors?
- With rates potentially at their peak, has the perfect moment to invest already come and gone?
- Should we expect to see an increase in distressed deal activity in the year ahead?
- How did distress work in the past and how will the distress cycle work going forward?
- Which sectors are likely to yield opportunities in 2025?
Moderator: Siti Dawson, Senior Analyst, SIGLO Capital Advisors AG
You-Ha Hyun, Investment Director, Perpetual Investors GmbH
Eugenio Sangermano, Managing Director, BF.capital GmbH
Musa Sönmez, Co-Head of Europe & Partner, Oak Hill Advisors
Andreas Jaufer, Portfolio Manager, Robus Capital
09:45 - 10:05
LP Keynote Interview: Commonfund
Vincent Kravec,
Daniel Roddick
Inside a notable LP’s approach to private debt allocation and views on the asset class as an alternative to equities.
Moderator: Daniel Roddick, Founder, Ely Place Partners
Vincent Kravec, Managing Director, Commonfund
10:05 - 11:05
PDI Investment Committee
David Hansen,
Dr. Gabriella Kindert,
Dr. Markus Geiger,
Marcin Leja,
Andrea Pescatori
Investment committee simulation on stage where 3 leading GPs will present investment cases in a unique interactive format. The investment committee will look at ESG was integrated in each case and the audience will vote on the best ESG integration.
Co-Moderators: Dr. Gabriella Kindert, Independent Board Member, Neptune Leasing, a.o. and David Hansen, Head of Private Debt & Infrastructure Equity, LBBW Asset Management
Presenters: Dr. Markus Geiger, Head of Private Debt, ODDO BHF Asset management GmbH
Marcin Leja, Partner, CVI
Andrea Pescatori, CEO, Ver Capital SGRpA
Networking
11:05 - 11:35
Networking coffee break
Plenary
11:35 - 12:15
Debate: Private debt opportunities in ‘Wine drinking’ vs ‘beer drinking’ Europe
Ian Milton,
Priscilla Schnepper,
Laurent Dubois,
Appu Mundassery,
Bekim Krasniqi
- How does the opportunity set compare across ‘wine drinking’ countries in contrast to ‘beer drinking’ countries?
- What are the key issues for issuers and investors in the region?
Moderator: Ian Milton, CEO & Founder, Mercia Capital Partners
Panellists: Priscilla Schnepper, Senior Investment Manager Private Credit, European Investment Fund
Laurent Dubois, Managing Director, Private Credit, Sienna Investment Managers
Appu Mundassery, Senior Portfolio Manager, DB Investment Partners
Bekim Krasniqi, Partner, Equita Capital SGR
12:15 - 12:55
Panel: Outlook for legacy private debt portfolios
Andy Thomson,
Börge Grauel,
Kristina Matthews,
Nicole Waibel,
Johan Hultner
- What is the attractiveness of legacy portfolios?
- How are existing portfolios perceiving default risk today?
- What is the resilience of conservatively levered companies in defensive sectors vs increased risks of default
- How are top-tier firms ensuring portfolios are prepared and positioned for a downturn?
- How have investor expectations for yield or credit metrics changed in a more stressed private credit market?
- What’s next for secondary market innovation?
Moderator: Andy Thomson, Senior Editor, Private Debt Investor
Panellists: Börge Grauel, Managing Director, YIELCO Investments
Kristina Matthews, Partner, Falcon Investments
Nicole Waibel, Managing Director, Crescent Credit Europe
Johan Hultner, Managing Partner, ARCOS Capital
12:55 - 13:00
Closing remarks
Hans-Peter Dohr
Networking
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch ＆ End of Conference
Meet our thought-leading speakers
Download the agenda to see all the trending topics shaping today’s private debt markets.
For more information on speaking in 2024, please contact Hannah Ogun.
hannah.o@pei.group | +44 203 307 2473
2024 confirmed speakers:
Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Head of Alternative Markets, Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)
Olaf-Alexander Wiedemann
Head of Private Debt, Managing Director, Aquila Capital Investmentgesellschaft
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
The PDI Germany Forum provides an unrivalled platform for institutional investors and allocators investing in private debt to gather.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Investors at PDI Germany Forum
The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional and private investors, and other members of the private debt community in the DACH region.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team today.
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in emerging sectors including mid market, corporate credit, the CLO market and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest private debt managers in the market.
What to expect on the event day
200+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
60+
Institutional Investors
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Agenda
Unmissable investor-led sessions - 15th October - Tuesday 15th
Plenary sessions
11:20 - 12:00
LP Views: Challenges and opportunities in the Investing landscape
Hans-Peter Dohr,
Sven Gralla,
Nedelina Lazarova,
Thomas Lehner
- Where are LPs deploying their capital and why? Investors’ appetite (Liquid/Illiquid, PE vs Fam Owned)
- How are LPs re-evaluating their portfolios against the current downturn?
- Investment discipline of credit funds in the current environment
- How has a challenging fundraising climate influenced an uptake in co-investments?
Moderator: Hans-Peter Dohr, Founder & Managing Director, ICA – Institutional Capital Associates
Panellists: Sven Gralla, Fund Manager Private Debt, LBBW Asset Management
Nedelina Lazarova, Head of Private Debt and Investment Manager, HQ Trust
Thomas Lehner, Team Lead Private Debt, Viridium Group
16:20 - 17:15
Meet the Allocator roundtables (LP hosted roundtables)
Sven Gralla,
Dr. Harald Haas,
You-Ha Hyun,
Alexander Schmitt,
Priscilla Schnepper,
Isil Tanriverdi Versmissen
Each roundtable will be hosted by an LP sharing their views on the below topics.
- Manager selection in a nutshell facilitated by Sven Gralla, Fund Manager Private Debt, LBBW Asset Management
- Specialty and niche strategies facilitated by You-Ha Hyun, Investment Director, Perpetual Investors GmbH
- ESG integration in private credit facilitated by Priscilla Schnepper, Senior Investment Manager Private Credit, European Investment Fund
- Co-investing capabilities facilitated by Alexander Schmitt, Senior Portfolio Manager – Global Private Debt, Allianz Global Investors
- Funding the energy transition facilitated by Harald Haas, Senior Investment Manager, MEAG
- Where is the Future growth of private debt?
- GP Data transparency and hidden risks in underlying assets
- Emerging strategies
- Sponsorless lending market
- Infrastructure debt facilitated by Işıl Tanrıverdi Versmissen, Head of Infrastructure Debt Transactions, MEAG
- Portfolio diversification
- Senior direct lending
Agenda
Unmissable investor-led sessions - 16h October - Wednesday 16th
Key sessions
09:05 - 09:45
Panel: Timing the market for distress, special sits and opportunistic credit
Siti Dawson,
You-Ha Hyun,
Eugenio Sangermano,
Musa Sönmez
- Is opportunistic credit a misfit in the distressed/special sits bucket? Where does it belong in the credit portfolio and what are the key differentiating factors?
- With rates potentially at their peak, has the perfect moment to invest already come and gone?
- Should we expect to see an increase in distressed deal activity in the year ahead?
- How did distress work in the past and how will the distress cycle work going forward?
- Which sectors are likely to yield opportunities in 2025?
Moderator: Siti Dawson, Senior Analyst, SIGLO Capital Advisors AG
You-Ha Hyun, Investment Director, Perpetual Investors GmbH
Eugenio Sangermano, Managing Director, BF.capital GmbH
Musa Sönmez, Co-Head of Europe & Partner, Oak Hill Advisors
09:45 - 10:05
LP Keynote Interview: Commonfund
Vincent Kravec
Inside a notable LP’s approach to private debt allocation and views on the asset class as an alternative to equities.
Vincent Kravec, Managing Director, Commonfund
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Our leading advisory board in 2024
Interested in speaking at PDI Germany Forum? Please contact Hannah Ogun today.
Unmatched networking only at Germany Forum
2 days of unrivalled networking
Connect with familiar faces and meet with investors who are actively looking to expand their debt allocations. A series of networking programme including coffee breaks, lunch, and receptions will allow you to build meaningful connections.
6 Investor-led sessions
Understand investors’ sentiment towards different debt strategies and how their priorities have shifted during the changing market environment. An investor-only breakfast meeting will provide an intimate setting for knowledge and insight-sharing.
Interactive & Insightful
Join Meet the Allocator roundtables with like-minded leaders from across the DACH region to discover new opportunities and solutions to your pressing questions.
Year-on-year attending investors include:
Our networking at a glance
15/10/24
Networking receptions & breaks
Navigating a choppier fundraising market, the impact of amend-and extend, privagte debt secondaries market, and much more facilitied by a group of thought-leading private debt allocators and ivnestors.
16/10/24
PDI Investment Committees
Deep dive into three investment case studies from leading GPs in this unique interactive format.
Our attendee breakdown
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Day 1: Chairman’s opening remarks presentation
By Dr. Philipp Bunnenberg
Head of Alternative Markets,
Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)
Day 1: Panel: Has the secondaries market finally come of age?
By Marcel Schindler
Head StepStone Private Debt, Partner,
StepStone Group
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