Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
Driving diversity in a time of change
Europe’s largest diversity event focused on private markets will be in-person once again in December 2021.
Join the industry at this crucial time to hear how private markets are faring in the current downturn, what industry leaders are doing to address diversity, raising funds remotely, investor perspectives and much more.
The event will provide extensive opportunities to network in-person. Connect with your peers through one-to-one meetings, group discussions, build relationships and compare career advice.
This year’s Women in Infrastructure Forum will once again be co-located with the Women in Private Equity, Women in Real Estate. and Women in Private Debt Forums. All registered attendees will have access to the four forums allowing you to build your network across alternative asset classes.
Explore the virtual experience
Essential market insight
Hear from industry leaders including CIBC, DWS, Hg, LGT, Permira Debt Managers, Stepstone and Tikehau Capital on how they are actively addressing diversity, raising funds remotely and engaging with investors. All content will be recorded and available on-demand.
Global audience for new opportunities
Going virtual means removing the restrictions of international travel. Save time, money and connect with a truly global audience. Bringing new faces, different perspectives and increasing your opportunities to connect.
12 months access to the community
Continue conversations with other attendees and access the discussion forums 11 months after the event. The platform will be open 4 weeks before the event so you can set up your meetings ahead of time and 11 months after to continue making connections.
COVERING WOMEN IN Private Equity, REAL ESTATE & PRIVATE DEBT
One Summit: Four Forums
2020 Advisory Board
Testimonials from 2020
Julie Dunne
Investment Operations Manager, The Church of England Pensions Board
An incredibly inspirational event that would be a real benefit to any woman or man, in the industry to attend.
Katalin Gallyas
Managing Director, c*funds
Well curated, high-quality private equity conference with the very best of industry passionate and practitioners. Lots of new insights and market trends. Cannot…
Louisa Yeoman
Co-Founder, Astrid Advisors
A virtual success for Women in Private Markets Summit this year with fantastic representation across the different asset classes and excellent content from the…
Katalin Gallyas
Managing Director, c*funds
Well curated, high-quality private equity conference with the very best of industry passionate and practitioners. Lots of new insights and market trends. Cannot be missed!
Louisa Yeoman
Co-Founder, Astrid Advisors
A virtual success for Women in Private Markets Summit this year with fantastic representation across the different asset classes and excellent content from the speakers. It was wonderful to meet so many different people I would not normally have met through the speed networking. Thank you, PEI!
Investors who attended last year
One click access to the leaders in private markets from the safety of your workspace
Essential market insight
Hear from industry leaders including CIBC, DWS, Hg, LGT, Permira Debt Managers, Stepstone and Tikehau Capital on how they are actively addressing diversity, raising funds remotely and engaging with investors. All content will be recorded and available on-demand.
Global audience for new opportunities
Going virtual means removing the restrictions of international travel. Save time, money and connect with a truly global audience. Bringing new faces, different perspectives and increasing your opportunities to connect.
12 months access to the community
Continue conversations with other attendees and access the discussion forums 11 months after the event. The platform will be open 4 weeks before the event so you can set up your meetings ahead of time and 11 months after to continue making connections.
Hear from leading investors and managers
Discover how your peers are responding to the impact of the pandemic and discover investor’s priorities for the next year.
Access 16 hours of interactive content from 100 speakers across the two days. Watch keynote interviews, panel discussions, debates and much more.
With the online platform you can:
- Create your own daily agenda so you don’t miss a meeting or a key session
- Take part in the sessions through speaker Q&A and live polling
- Watch any sessions you missed at a later date. All sessions will be available on-demand for 11 months
Catch up with old colleagues and make new connections
Connect with leading investors and managers through video meetings, forum discussions and private messaging.
The Forum’s virtual experience provides you with 12 months access to the platform and the private markets community.
Through the platform you can:
- Filter and search the delegate list to find the people you want to meet
- Arrange video meetings with other attendees for a private meeting to business opportunities and get deals done
- Take part in forum discussions with other attendees with similar interests to get answers to your most pressing questions and share ideas on key topics
Explore the sponsor exhibition
Explore the virtual exhibition hall and chat with sponsors to discover solutions to your business concerns.
Through the platform you can:
- Visit the virtual exhibition booth to discover the range of solutions available to help you better serve your customers
- Interact with the exhibitors you can request more information with the click of a button or arrange a meeting to discuss the products and services in more detail
Connect with private market professionals
The virtual experience allows you to find and connect with the people you want to meet more easily. Search the attendee list, start a conversation and arrange meetings with private market professionals.
Find the people you want to meet
Want to catch up with an old colleague or make a new contact with a specific focus?
Search and filter the delegate list and create a shortlist of the people you most want to meet. Message them to chat and arrange online video meetings throughout the event.
Arrange 1-2-1 video meetings
Share strategies and discuss the state of the industry with your peers in private meetings. During the event you can have video meetings with other attendees. Simply search the delegate list for the people you want to meet, arrange a time and send them a meeting invite. You can invite up to five people to any one meeting.
Identify other attendees with the same interests
Whatever your area of interest the forum discussions allow you to take part in conversations on the issues that matter most to you or start your own topic.
You will be able to see who else is joining the conversation and message them privately if you want to continue the discussion.
12 months access to the community
You will have 12 months of access to the platform. Login 4 weeks before the event to build your agenda and arrange meetings with the people you want to meet during the event.
The messaging and forums, as well as access to recordings of all sessions will be available 11 months after the event.
View the 2020 agenda
With the online platform you can:
- Create your own daily agenda so you don’t miss a meeting or a key session
- Take part in the sessions through speaker Q&A and live polling
- Watch any sessions you missed at a later date. All sessions will be available on-demand for 11 months
For more information on the agenda, please contact Charles Gould at charles.g@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.
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Agenda
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020 - Monday 2nd
Pre-event networking sessions
14:45 - 15:10
Pathable tutorial & Icebreaker Speed networking
Before the start of the day, this session will help to give you a brief overview of the Pathable platform to ensure you are comfortable with its use. We will follow this with 20 minutes of speed networking to get participants in the mood for interactive sessions
15:15 - 16:00
LP only ILPA Networking Session
Jennifer Choi
Join Jennifer Choi, ILPA’s Managing Director of Industry Affairs, for an LP-only session on November 2nd alongside PEI’s Women in Private Equity Forum. This Chatham House Rules discussion will focus on latest diversity initiatives and working with fund managers on addressing diversity. Attendees will be encouraged to share best (and worst) practices and experiences in this closed-door roundtable session. Off-the-record and invite only.
16:00 - 17:00
Hg Diversity Workshop
Pamela Jones,
Dorett Jones,
Martina Sanow,
Elizabeth Wallace
In this interactive workshop hosted by Hg, Europe’s leading investor in software and services, you will be placed in a zoom call to discuss important topics with members from across the private capital industry. The session will be hosted by a virtual workshop leader and one-two speakers who will kick-off the discussion.
Please be prepared to switch on your camera and contribute with questions and input.
Pamela Jones, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Genesis Consultancy
Dorett Jones, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Genesis Consultancy
Martina Sanow, Partner and Deputy COO, Hg
Elizabeth Wallace, Head of Portfolio Talent, Hg
Agenda
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020 - Tuesday 3rd
Plenary
09:00 - 09:30
Begin the day with speed networking
Start the conference as you mean to go on with short 3-minute meetings to build your contacts across private markets. Meetings will be randomly generated over 25 minutes of intense networking. Be prepared to switch on your camera and make connections
09:30 - 09:35
PEI Welcome
09:35 - 09:45
Chairperson's opening remarks
Laurie Mahon
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
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09:45 - 10:15
How are private markets faring in the current downturn?
Ludovic Phalippou,
Rune Jepsen,
Beverley Kilbride,
Erin Sarret,
Rhonda Ryan
- What can the last economic crisis teach us about today’s markets?
- How are investors allocating to managers to put money to work in private markets?
- Concerns around increased public scrutiny on transparency
- Is addressing ESG now a priority across private markets?
- Predictions for the state of private markets in the next five years
Moderator: Ludovic Phalippou, Professor of Financial Economics, Said Business School
Ludovic Phalippou
Professor of Financial Economics, University of Oxford - Said Business School
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10:15 - 10:20
Quick break to stretch
Plenary
10:20 - 11:00
How industry leaders are working to create a diverse and inclusive environment
Mary Kuusisto,
Nic Humphries,
Pam Jackson,
Wol Kolade,
Deborah Zurkow
- How diverse are the panellist’s investment teams? How has this changed in the past decade?
- Making the business case for diversity from a fund managers perspective
- Are LPs demanding more from funds? What questions have been asked?
- The advantages of a modern approach to HR when recruiting & retaining millennial men as well as women
- Case studies of how industry leaders have made changes to their organisations and lessons learnt in the process
Moderator: Mary Kuusisto, Managing Partner, Proskauer
11:00 - 11:35
Networking Break
Opportunity to meet the speakers from session before: How industry leaders are working to create a diverse and inclusive environment – Open zoom meeting giving you the opportunity to quiz industry leaders
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020
11:35 - 11:40
Infrastructure chairperson's opening remarks
Laurie Mahon
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
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11:40 - 12:20
State of Play: Investing in infrastructure assets during a pandemic
Amy Mahon,
Esperanza Cerdan,
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner,
Kriti Madan,
Gemma McRann
Moderator: Amy Mahon, Partner, Simpson Thacher
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner
Member of Boards LGAS/AER plc and Investment Committees , GLIL Infrastructure/AIIM
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12:20 - 12:25
Quick break to stretch and move between rooms
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020
12:25 - 13:00
To what extent are investments in digital infrastructure recession proof?
Dan McCarthy,
Manjari Govada,
Phoebe Smith,
Roopa Murthy
Moderator: Dan McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, One Search
13:00 - 14:00
Mid-day lunch break - 1:1 Meetings
13:30 - 14:00
Speed networking
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020
14:00 - 14:35
The direction of travel: What will the future of transportation look like?
Kalliope Gourntis,
Anke Heinze,
Irina Frolova,
Anthony Edwards
Moderator: Kalliope Gourntis, News Editor, Infrastructure Investor
14:35 - 14:40
Quick break to stretch and move between rooms
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020
14:40 - 15:20
Investing in the energy transition: Opportunities in a new investment environment
Meg Brown,
Erin Eisenberg,
Beverley Gower-Jones,
Lucy Heintz,
Guillaume Richard,
Cosima Zoller
Moderator: Lucy Heintz, Partner – Energy, Actis
Erin Eisenberg
Managing Director, Renewable Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
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15:25 - 15:45
Speed networking half hour
This unique session will allow delegates to participate in at least 5 private one-on-one meetings.
Agenda
Women in Infrastructure Forum 2020 - Wednesday 4th
08:30 - 09:30
Invitation only think-tanks & roundtables
Anamica Broetz,
Laurie Mahon,
Dalit Nuttall,
Josien Piek,
Matina Papathanasiou
These closed-door sessions will allow women to speak freely about the issues impacting their office and asset class. It is a closed door, open conversation where attendees can benchmark ideas and share best practices to gain solutions for common concerns.
- Infrastructure
Matina Papathanasiou, Deputy Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC
Laurie Mahon, Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets - Private Debt
Dalit Nuttall, Principal, West Valley Capital - Real Estate
Josien Piek, Head of EMEA, GRESB - Private equity
Anamica Broetz, Head of Investor Relations, Private Equity – DWS
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
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Plenary
09:40 - 10:15
Raising funds remotely: Can you raise millions without a handshake?
Emily Brown,
Anamica Broetz,
Gabrielle Joseph,
Ellinor Schrewelius
- Completing due diligence remotely
- Starting a new fundraise vs. completing one that had already begun
- Examples from the past few months and any learnings for future fund raising
Moderator: Emily Brown, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel
10:15 - 10:20
Quick break to stretch
Plenary
10:20 - 11:00
To what extent has covid-19 impacted ESG implementation across private markets
Sinead O'Shea,
Megan Starr,
Mary Nicholson,
Rayan Taleb
- To what extent have investments performed better in the past few months as a result of ESG implementation
- Moving sustainability from a reporting function to top of the CEO’s inbox
- What can investors do to prioritise action on ESG issues?
Moderator: Sinead O’Shea, Partner, Simpson Thacher
11:00 - 11:15
Highlights of the PEI LP Insight findings
Nicole Douglas
The PEI Investor Research & Analytics team surveyed over 100 LPs to capture investor sentiment on asset allocation, relationships with GPs, and performance predictions. The study also features insight on gender diversity and inclusion. Investors range from established players with diverse fund portfolios, to those planning to make their first alternatives commitments in 2021
Nicole Douglas, Head of Investor Research, PEI
11:15 - 11:45
Speed networking half hour
Plenary
11:45 - 12:25
Will secondaries return to growth in the next stage of a new cycle?
Sunaina Sinha,
Martha Heitmann,
Kristin Shearer,
Laura Shen
- How have GP led deals performed in the past few months?
- Comparing risk/return/pricing to pre-covid levels
- To what extent are secondaries firms specialising in strategies and asset classes?
- Predictions for growth and size of the secondaries market in the next year and decade
12:25 - 12:30
Quick break to stretch
Plenary
12:30 - 13:00
Innovations in driving diversity in private markets
Lauren Harris,
Anna Follér,
Ruulke Bagijn,
Adebanke Adeyemo
This unique session will feature 5-minute thought provoking presentations on how business leaders have addressed diversity within their organisations
13:00 - 13:30
Lunch break
Plenary
13:30 - 14:00
Meet the innovators
Ruulke Bagijn,
Anna Follér,
Lauren Harris,
Adebanke Adeyemo
This session will allow delegates to meet with presenters from the earlier session featuring
Lauren Harris, Director, Northleaf Capital Partners
Anna Follér, Sustainability Manager, AP6
Ruulke Bagijn, Head of Investment Solutions, The Carlyle Group
Adebanke Adeyemo, General Counsel, Vantage Infrastructure
14:00 - 14:05
Stretch break
Plenary
14:05 - 14:35
Meet a Mentor Session
Kate Campbell,
Sue Hunter,
Ben Loomes,
Louisa Yeoman
This unique session will split the event into zoom meetings with a representative on each table offering practical career advice to the table.
- Embracing new challenges & career advancement hosted by Louisa Yeoman & Kate Campbell, Astrid Advisors
- Aspiring NEDs in PE – what it takes to be a female NED hosted by Sue Hunter, Frog Capital
- Being a CEO hosted by Ben Loomes, CEO, John Laing
14:35 - 14:40
Closing remarks
Laurie Mahon
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
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For more information on speaking, please contact Charles Gould at charles.g@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner
Member of Boards LGAS/AER plc and Investment Committees , GLIL Infrastructure/AIIM
Sponsorship opportunities
The Women in Infrastructure Forum offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile as a part of the premier meeting for infrastructure professionals focused on increasing diversity within the asset class.
Explore the virtual exhibition hall and chat with sponsors to discover solutions to your business concerns and find ways to improve the service for your customers.
Through the platform you can:
- Visit the virtual exhibition booth to discover the range of solutions available to help you better serve your customers
- Interact with the exhibitors you can request more information with the click of a button or arrange a meeting to discuss the products and services in more detail
For more information on available sponsorship opportunities in 2021 please fill in the enquiry form or contact Christopher Wagland at chris.w@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 207 566 5475.
Sponsors in 2020
Pre-Event Resources
Frequently asked questions
We understand that the world of virtual events is a new one, so we have put together a series of FAQs to make things clearer.
If you have a question that isn’t covered below please contact us at customerservices@peimedia.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
1.
What time zone is the event held in?
All times show on the event website are Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
2.
What if I have a question or any problems during the event?
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- Members of our team will be available for the duration of the event to answer any of your questions and help in any way we can.
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- To get in touch with us:
- Go to the menu bar within the platform, select ‘People’, filter by ‘PEI Media’ and select a member of staff on the Event Operations Team. Then send a message by clicking their profile and they will respond as soon as possible.
- If you are having problems accessing the platform, email eventsteam@peimedia.com
3.
What equipment do I need?
All you need is your computer and an internet connection to experience the Women in Private Markets Summit. We recommend that you access the event from a desktop or laptop computer using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers. We also recommend you enable your webcam while at the Forum. You will not be visible during the main sessions, but this will make interacting with other delegates easier when you take part in roundtable discussions, networking sessions and one-to-one video meetings.
4.
How do I access the platform?
The platform will launch 4 weeks prior to the event. As a registered attendee, you will be sent a unique link to access the platform. That link is unique to you and cannot be shared with anyone else.
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How will I know how to use the platform?
We have a dedicated “Virtual experience” page to help you navigate the platform. The advantage of having access a few weeks before is that we can help you iron out any issues you might be having with plenty of time before the event.
6.
Do I need to sit in front of my laptop all day or all night?
No. There will be live content (which is where you can take part in live Q&As) and select sessions will be made on demand for an additional 11 months, so you can watch sessions at a time convenient to you.
7.
I have watched enough webinars over the past 6 months, why would I want to watch more?
We hear you – which is why we have structured the platform to ensure you are part of the conversation. You will be able to:
- Ask questions of panel speakers during the session
- Spend time face-to-face via video conference with speakers to ask questions after the session
- Join roundtables to discuss the topics that matter to you with like-minded peers
- Focused networking breaks where you can discuss the strategies and opportunities you are interested in
- Pop in to sponsor booths to connect via video and discuss their offerings or a presentation that they have given
8.
What if I forget that a session I want to attend is on?
You can build your own personal agenda within the platform and opt-in to receive notifications when sessions are about to begin.
9.
Is “virtual networking” just a buzzword for direct messaging or email?
Absolutely not! The virtual platform will feature direct messaging functionality, but it also has inbuilt video conferencing that allows you to invite other people into a single meeting. Just select your potential business partner/s from the attendee list and invite them to chat.
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What about the timezone difference? How do I set meetings on my timezone?
The platform shows available meeting times as per your computers timezone. For example, if you are based in London, a meeting you set for 12 pm from your account will show to a recipient in Paris as 1 pm, reducing the human error impact of incorrectly guessing timezones. It is worth noting that event timings will be running on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which is CET+1. The platform will note the timezone abbreviation next to most timings to avoid confusion.