Real Deals Nordic Summit 2023

The summit will bring together the most recognisable private equity professionals operating in the Nordics, including institutional investors and fund managers, leading academics and expert solution providers.

Join us in October in Stockholm for actionable insights and the chance to connect with fellow colleagues and leaders within the Nordic and international private equity industry.

Agenda

08:00 – 08:15 Registration and networking breakfast

08:15 – 09:00 LP Breakfast – invite only

09:00 – 09:05 Welcome remarks
Alice Murray, Editorial Director, Real Deals Media

09:05 – 09:45 Keynote opening panel session: Does the Nordic region represent the best of European private equity?

• Exploring the demographics and consumer dynamics of the region
• In which sectors has private equity been the most successful?
• The impact of Nordic pension funds on the local industry Leaders in ESG and impact
• Outlook for Nordic private equity over the coming years: can it retain top spot?

Moderator
Jan Johan Kühl, Managing Partner, Polaris

Speakers
Reynir Indahl, Founder and Managing Partner, Summa Equity
Christopher Parmo, COO, Verdane
Pia Kåll, Managing Partner, Capman
Sverre Flåskjer, Managing Partner, Equip Equity
Alang Gauld, Senior Investment, abrdn

09:45 – 10:25 Panel session: Fundraising in a turbulent market

• What are the most attractive investment strategies LPs are looking to back?
• How are Nordic GPs viewed by international investors?
• How can GPs move into new investment strategies?

Moderator
Mattias Feiff, Co-Managing Partner, Procuritas

Speakers
Timo Hara, Founder, Certior Capital
Maria Andrisani, Head of Capital Market Europe and Managing Director, Bain Capital
Johan Nord, Senior Partner, CIO of the Secondaries Fund, Cubera
Mirja Lehmler-Brown, Partner, Hayfin
Daniel Rygg, Managing Partner, Turnstone

10:25 – 10:50 Networking break

10:50 – 11:10 Fireside- chat: Is the future of the Nordic PE sector specific or generalist?

Moderator
Xhulio Ismalaj, Reporter, Real Deals

Speakers
David Samuelson, Managing Director, Nordic Capital
Björn Larsson, Partner, Axcel
Jørgen Hjorth Blystad, Investment Director, Argentum

11:10 – 11:40 Panel session: Sourcing finance in a changing market

• Outlook for the bond market: how will GPs be using this financing route during the next six months?
• How has the macro environment impacted the debt markets?
• Where are the main sources of financing for deals?
• Banks or non-banks?
• Defaults on the rise? How are lenders tackling increased market pressure?
• Green bonds and ESG linked facilities: just a fad or here to stay? more Cybersecurity savvy

Moderator
Sabrina Fox, Chief Executive Officer, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA)

Speakers
Sandro Naf, CEO, Capital Four
David Wilmot, Partner, Apera
Stuart Hawkins, Head of Private Credit UK and Managing Director, Ardian

11:40 – 11:50 Case study: Internationalising Nordic companies

• Assessing increased competition from US and international private equity
• Best practices for taking portfolio companies into new markets
• The Nordic ‘brand’: how are Nordic companies viewed internationally?

Speaker
Matilda Elfving-Hauan, Senior Associate, Altor

11:50 – 12:25 The big debate: This house believes the public has a negative perception of private equity in the Nordics

Moderator
Alice Murray, Editorial Director, Real Deals Media

Speakers
Tor Krusell, Head of communications, Altor
Magnus Ressel, Partner, Litorina
Isabella de Feudis, CEO, SVCA

12:25 – 13:25 Networking lunch

13:25 – 13:45 Deep Dive: The Nordics and social impact funds

Moderator
Name TBC, Director, Sustainable Finance, Position Green

Speakers
Nina Von Holten, Investment Director, Trill Impact
Hetal Damani, Impact Partner, Trill Impact

13:45 – 14:15 STREAM A Workshop: Strategies for a smooth green transition

• What are funds doing to decarbonise and be more sustainable? Is the government collaborating to find green solutions? What are the challenges?
• What are the strategies for green growth opportunities in the Nordics? How do GPs maximise the value-creation transition?
• How to transition from a ‘classical’ company to a ‘green’ one
• What do LPs seek in a green investment?

Speakers
Frode Strand-Nielsen, Founder and Chairperson, FSN Capital
Christina Brinck, Investment Director, Volvo

13:45 – 14:15 STREAM B Workshop: Beyond ESG: Long-term investment opportunities in climate change

• What are GPs and their portfolio companies doing to assess and monitor their climate change exposure? And to provide long-term profitability?
• How do Nordic GPs access new markets and other opportunities presented by climate change?
• Can financial returns and climate impact go hand in hand?

Speakers
Simo Santavirta, Senior Managing Director and Head, Ardian Infrastructure Asset Management
Nathalie Chollet, Head of Northern Europe, EIF
Arash Raisse, Partner, Alder

14:15 – 14:45 Networking break

14:45 – 15:20 Panel session: Nordics leading the way on tech, what’s next?

• Where is private equity on its digital upgrade journey? How is the industry harnessing data analytics, AI and machine learning?
• Will tech be the ultimate competitive edge for private equity?
• How is tech being used to support value creation?

Moderator
Taku Dzimwasha, Editor, Real Deals

Speakers
Tero Mennander, General Partner, Ventech
Mathilde Ragnhildstveit, Senior Investment Analyst, Formue
Oliver Kullman, Partner, BaltCap

15:20 – 15:40 Presentation: Focus on Cybersecurity

15:40 Closing remarks