Review of SuperReturn International 2010 that took place in February 2010

The 13th International Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference

1200 global private equity attendees heard it first at SuperReturn International 2010!

Only the top speakers: Hear from over 220 of the world's most influential private equity leaders

SuperReturn International is renowned for presenting only the most respected global private equity thinkers and successful companies. Learn the wisdom of the winners and hear case studies from the new emerging players and models set to dominate the private equity industry.
Hear from powerful LPs such as:
• David Turner, THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
• Joseph Haslip, NEW YORK CITY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
• Jonny Maxwell, Industry Veteran
• Kent Knudsen, MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE COMPANY
• Derek Murphy, PSP INVESTMENTS
• George Anson, HARBOURVEST PARTNERS
• Erol Uzumeri, TEACHERS PRIVATE CAPITAL
• Jos van Gisbergen, MN SERVICES
And key industry figureheads such as:
• Richard Friedman, GOLDMAN SACHS
• John P. Grayken, LONE START
• Jon Moulton, BETTER CAPITAL
• Leon Black, APOLLO MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
• David Roux, SILVERLAKE PARTNERS
• John Singer, ADVENT INTERNATIONAL
• David Rubenstein, THE CARLYLE GROUP
NEW Guest Speakers offering a novel perspective on private equity 

 

• John Micklethwait, Editor-In-Chief, THE ECONOMIST
  
• Paul Gompers, Professor of Business Administration, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

 

Tackle the most critical issues facing the private equity industry, hear the most innovative strategies and learn how to exploit tough market conditions   

The SuperReturn International 2010 agenda spotlights the key topics and most innovative tactics that winning private equity managers and investors are using to exploit tough market conditions and reinvent themselves.
Download the draft agenda here, just some of the topics include:
• What Will Private Equity As An Industry Look Like In The Next 5 Years?
• What Is The Economic Outlook For 2010?
• What Is The Future Of Leveraged Buyouts?
• What Will The Next Generation Of Managers Bring To The Table?
• How Can Private Equity Demonstrate That We Are Responsible Investors?
• What Is The Outlook For The Mid Market? Which Models Will Survive?
• Who Will The Successful Fundraisers Be For 2010 And Why?
• 2010 – A Vintage Year? How Can We Prove It?
• Identifying & Learning From Recent Successful Exits – Where Are The Opportunities?
• Seizing Opportunities During The Downturn: Time For Reinvention
• Are There Good Opportunities In Distressed?
• What Will Debt Financing Look Like In The Future?
• Is Private Equity An Attractive Asset Class For Investors?
• LP Perspectives: What Are Their Long-Term Return Expectations?
• Making Portfolios The Priority: The Importance Of Effective Portfolio Management
• Regulation & The EC Directive: What Is The Industry’s Response?
• Secondaries: To What Extent Can They Provide A Sustainable Release For Struggling Funds?
• Succession Planning: Taking The Industry To The Next Level
• How Is Venture Capital Surviving The Downturn?
Unsurpassed networking: 1200 attendees, including 300 LPs and a plethora of events and features to assist you in meeting the people you need to meet and forging invaluable new contacts.


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NEW Guest Panel: Portfolio Managers' Perspectives On Private Equity

"On the inside looking out", moderated by Steve Tappin, former CEO, Heidrick & Struggles and author of Secrets Of CEOs, a best selling book giving insights into the lives of 150 top global CEOs.

Executive panellists include:
• Paul Thompson, Former CEO, FTSE 100 RESOLUTION
• James Bilefield, President, CONDE NAST INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL
• Nick Basing, CEO, ESSENDEN & Former CEO, PARAMOUNT RESTAURANTS
  
Rising Stars in private equity


Hear the views and strategies of the next generation of rising private equity authorities as they share their vision of private equity in the future.

NEW LP-only session & Fundraising Showcase


Raising a fund in 2010? This special LP-only session (only open to LPs by invitation) will include a Fundraising Showcase for any GP who wishes to present in front of an audience of LPs, including WELLCOME TRUST, GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, MN SERVICES, NORTWESTERN MUTUAL CAPITAL, ATP PEP, ALLSTATE INVESTMENTS, ALLIANCE TRUST… For more details contact bcunningham@icbi.co.uk

German Private Equity whole day focus 8th February 2010


What is the way forward for private equity operators in Germany during these difficult economic circumstances? At a time when banks are reluctant to lend, and corporate M&A activity is depressed, German business owners are increasingly aware of the fact that private equity remains a source of funding. This must be a reason for optimism in the German private equity market. Attend the German Summit Day and meet the experts in the field as they gather together for a timely update on the current and expected performance of the market.

Mid Market whole day focus 8th February 2010


LPs are looking ever more closely at the mid market as the place to be - Running for the third year by popular demand, the Mid Market Summit will cover opportunities and concerns specific to the sector. All the critical issues facing the mid market will be covered at this crucial time in the industry’s development.

NEW: Secondaries Summit 8 February 2010


Activity in the secondaries market is expected to pick up very soon, so we have dedicated an entire day to discussing the future of secondaries investing. Attend and hear from the leading market insiders as they discuss when they think the anticipated deal surge will come, what the key catalyst for renewed activity will be and assess the current state of investor appetite for secondaries.

NEW: More interactive panels, roundtables and Q&A sessions to enhance knowledge-sharing and networking during the stream sessions

Some of the topics tackled in this way will be:
• Seizing Opportunities During The Downturn: Taking Stock & Time For Reinvention
• Emerging Markets Knowledge-Sharing Roundtables
• Sector Focus Interactive Roundtables
  “How To Do Well In Tough Times”
• Practical roundtables, including successful exits, returns and fundraising case studies
  
Interactive Polling - make sure your voice is heard. Debate with leading private equity industry experts!


Leading industry experts David Rubenstein, David Roux, Jon Moulton & Jos van Gisbergen will be commenting on the real time views of the audience via our interactive polling session. We will also be using polling to assess the views of the industry on the current regulatory debate.

NEW: Hear the "how to" from a Turnaround guru


Greg Brenneman, Chairman, CCMP CAPITAL led the turnaround of Burger King Corporation and was involved in the restructuring of Continental Airlines. Hear his case studies on how to turn around troubled firms.

LP-only Dinner - exclusive networking


Monday 8 February. By invitation only. If you are a pension plan, endowment or foundation, please contact Laura Griffin on lgriffin@icbi.co.uk to apply.