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Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong Forum at a glance Join the world’s largest and most influential gathering of Asia-focused private equity and venture professionals Who should attend? 1000+ Senior professionals 160 Limited partners 1 35 Industry-acclaimed Awards ceremony Countries represented PE Leaders’ Summit Expert speakers Speakers 280 Organisations 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 11-13 November 2014 550 Sponsors NOW! PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE FORUM 2014 Cover 27th Annual REGISTER VC Summit What’s new? A Brand New Networking App Opportunities in the Private Debt Market Session LP Summit The Latest on Power & Energy Investing A Dedicated Networking Lounge Investment Summit Toolbox: Data Download Session & Focused Work Groups #avcjforum Scan this QR code with your mobile phone to review AVCJ Forum latest updates Registration avcjforum.com Join your peers AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Cover 2014 Sponsors FORUM Sponsors Lead sponsors Asia series sponsor 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Forum at a glance Co-sponsors Who should attend? 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For more information please contact Darryl Mag on +852 3411 4919 or darryl.mag@incisivemedia.com 2014 FORUM to attend Discuss and learn why Asia still matters in private equity 2014 AVCJ FORUM SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Sponsors Monday, 10 November Asian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards Island Shangri-La Hotel (by invitation only) 18:15 Cocktail reception 19:15 AVCJ Awards dinner & presentation Sponsored by Tuesday, 11 November Make use of the breadth of experience from over 1,000+ PE Leaders’ Summit Venture Capital Summit Limited Partners’ Summit attendees including the most promising GPs, developers and financiers to review your investor Four Seasons Hotel relations effectiveness and benchmark your firm against industry leaders 18:00 Summits conclude Who should attend? share global best practices and case studies Forum at a glance Hear from over 160 expert speakers who are driving activity in private equity investment in the region, 08:30 Summits start Forum Welcome Cocktails 5 18:15 Networking cocktails Sponsored by PE Leaders’ Summit dedicated networking lounges, a mobile app, social networks, cocktails and more! Speakers Four Seasons Hotel Access exclusive networking facilities to capitalize on the largest private equity community in the region (550+ GPs, 280 LPs, 1,000+ attendees from more than 35 countries): Wednesday, 12 November Investment Summit (Day I) Four Seasons Hotel Philanthropy Partner Media Partners 08:00 Summit starts 18:10 Summit concludes VC Summit Partners & Supporting Organisations 5 reasons to attend Review top performing investment markets and industries and emerging trends for the future SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1 2 3 4 5 reasons Cover AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Gala Cocktail and Dinner Four Seasons Hotel 18:15 Gala cocktail reception Sponsored by LP Summit 19:00 Gala dinner Supporting Organisations Sponsored by Investment Summit Thursday, 13 November Investment Summit (Day II) Four Seasons Hotel 08:30 Summit starts Register online: avcjforum.com 3 Registration 16:00 Summit concludes AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Cover 2014 Forum at a glance FORUM Sponsors ATTENDEES Forum at a glance ³ The AVCJ conference, because of its longevity as well as the quality of the LPs and the GPs who attend and participate on panels, is must-do for institutions with private equity investment in Asia. ´ Who should attend? Douglas Phillips, Senior Vice President, Institutional Resources, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER LIMITED PARTNERS ³ The AVCJ Forum always attracts high-calibre people – and then provides a program that identifies the key industry issues to enable people to discuss and learn. It has rightfully become an important fixture on the global private equity circuit. ´ Speakers ORGANISATIONS 550 280 Joseph Y. Bae, Managing Partner, KKR ASIA PE Leaders’ Summit ³ AVCJ Forum assembles the biggest and the best in global private equity. The largest private equity IQ is here. ´ Padmanabh Sinha, Managing Partner, Private Equity, TATA OPPORTUNITIES FUND 35 ³ The AVCJ HK Forum is simply the most important event VC Summit each year for Asian Private Equity. It’s where you catch up with industry colleagues and stay informed on the latest developments. It’s a great way to end each year. ´ COUNTRIES Roy Kuan, Managing Partner, CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS LP Summit Breakdown of 2013 forum BY TYPE OF COMPANY 32% 34% 21% 4% 2% Placement Agents Corporates 1% Government 1% Associations 2% Other 3% BY COUNTRY 11% Managing Director/ Partner/CIO/CFO Director/Portfolio Manager/ Chief Representative Other 1% China Hong Kong 10% 50% South Korea 2%Japan India 4% U.K. 3% Germany 1% Switzerland 39% 15% 1% 2% U.A.E. 1% Malaysia Taiwan1% Thailand1% 1% 32% Singapore 8% Australia 4% Scan this QR code with your mobile phone and review what our attendees say 4 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Principal/VP/ Associate USA & Canada 13% Investment Summit General Partners Limited Partners Service Provider Investment Banks BY TITLE Chairman/CEO/ Managing Partner 5 reasons to attend 1,000+ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For 27 years, the AVCJ Forum has brought together leading investors from across the globe for three days of high-level dialogue, debate and networking. In a programme that combines strategic and tactical issues, you’ll hear from some of the world’s most successful deal makers as they share their insights on the opportunities for private equity investors going forward. AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Cover 2014 Who should attend? FORUM Forum at a glance Institutions and Academics who are involved in industry research and reporting new trends to inform and educate Who should attend? Speakers Corporations and entrepreneurs who are looking at understanding the synergies private equity can bring in expanding their businesses, regionally and globally PE Leaders’ Summit Including: VC Summit • Partner, Tax/Transactions Services/ • Fund Development Analyst • Advisor Assurance • Funds General Counsel • Analyst, Business Development • Portfolio Manager • General Manager • Associate Director and Portfolio • President • Head of Alternatives Investment Manager/Capital Markets • Principal Solutions/Corporate Finance • Associate/Senior Associate/Associate • Regional Associate Director • Head of Asia Pacific/Southeast Asia/ Managing Director China/Greater China Practice/North Asia • Regional Director • Business Consultant • Registered Foreign Lawyer/Foreign • Head of Financial Services Industry • Business Development & Marketing Consultant Services/ Client Services Manager/Director • Sales Associate • Head of Fund Formation & • Business Development Manager/ • Senior Account Director, Global Client Management/Fund administration Institutional sales Services • Head of Legal & Compliance • CEO, CFO, COO • Senior Associate, Research Analyst/ • Head of Marketing/Institutional sales/ • Chairman & Founder Strategy Real estate/Commercial Department • Chief Investment Officer/Strategist, • Head of Private Equity/Investor Relations/ • Senior Business Consultant Chief Strategy Officer • Senior Fund Manager Portfolio Management • Counsel • Senior Manager, Corporate Finance/Tax • Head of Restructuring • Director of Business development • Inestment Director/ Private Equity Director • Senior Vice President, Corporate/ • Director of Investor Relations/Legal Legal & Compliance • Investment Analyst Counsel • Senior Vice President/Vice President • Investment Director • Director of Marketing/Corporate • Venture Partner • Investor Relations Director Communications/Public Affairs • Vice President • Lawyer • Director, Corporate Finance • Vice President Business Development/ • Director,Fund Administration Services/Fund • Managing Director Asset Management • Managing Director Investor relations/ Management/Corporate Accounting Marketing/Client relations/Transaction • Director, Head of Asia Pacific Markets • Director, Operations/Client Development Advisory Services • Managing Partner • Founder/Founding Partner LP Summit Investment Summit 5 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com 5 reasons to attend Advisory and management consultancies that are looking at sourcing new business partnerships and expanding their network in Asia and overseas Government organisations who want to understand the recent changes regarding allocations to alternatives SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Investors interested in learning more about private equity as an asset class and also the sectors that have potential to deliver attractive returns Professional Services firms which provide intermediary services for investment Sponsors Senior private equity practitioners: This is a perfect platform to hear from leading LPs and GPs on the most pressing issues in global private equity AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 2014 Cover 27th Annual FORUM Sponsors Limited partners Susan J. Carter Chief Executive Officer COMMONFUND CAPITAL, INC Faiz Mayalakkara Director, Private Equity EMIRATES INVESTMENT AUTHORITY Juan Delgado-Moreira Managing Director, Investment Committee, Asia HAMILTON LANE D. Brooks Zug Senior Managing Director and Founder HARBOURVEST PARTNERS, LLC David G Pierce Managing Director and Head of Asia HQ CAPITAL Katja Salovaara Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Equity ILMARINEN MUTUAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY Kirk M. Beaton Partner LEXINGTON PARTNERS Marshall W. Parke Managing Partner LEXINGTON PARTNERS James D. C. Pitt Partner LEXINGTON PARTNERS Doug A. Coulter Partner LGT CAPITAL PARTNERS Denis Tse Head of Asia - Private Investments LOCKHEED MARTIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY Jenny Zeng Managing Partner MAGIC STONE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS David Chan Head of Asia MLC PRIVATE EQUITY Sherry Lin Managing Director MOUSSE PARTNERS Jacques Demers Global Head, Investment Partners & Partnerships OMERS Dan Farrell Chairman and CEO PRIVOS CAPITAL Serge Lépine Chief Executive Officer THE QATAR ABU DHABI INVESTMENT COMPANY (QADIC) Maninder Saluja Partner QUILVEST Josh Stern Senior Investment Officer ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION Ally Zhang Managing Director SIGULER GUFF Roger Pim Managing Partner SL CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP Monte Brem Chief Executive Officer STEPSTONE GROUP Jane Rowe Senior Vice President TEACHERS’ PRIVATE CAPITAL Kenyatta K. Matheny Senior Investment Officer TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Soichi Sam Takata Head of Private Equity TOKIO MARINE ASSET MANGEMENT CO. LTD LP Summit Jeremy Coller Executive Chairman and CIO COLLER CAPITAL VC Summit Xiangming Fang Managing Director CHINA RE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD PE Leaders’ Summit Thomas Kubr Executive Chairman CAPITAL DYNAMICS Speakers Alison Nankivell Vice President, Venture Capital Action Plan BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA Who should attend? Jay Park Managing Director BLACKROCK PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS Forum at a glance Ernest Boles CEO AUDA INTERNATIONAL 5 reasons to attend Volkert Doeksen Co-founder ALPINVEST PARTNERS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Guan Seng Khoo VP, Risk Management ALBERTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Investment Summit Eric Marchand Vice President UNIGESTION Register online: avcjforum.com 6 Registration For the latest programme visit: avcjforum.com AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Cover 2014 Speakers FORUM Sponsors Senior industry professionals Nathaniel Childres Managing Director CHAMP PRIVATE EQUITY Bill Ferris AC Executive Chairman CHAMP PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP Mark Qiu Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, CHINA RENAISSANCE CAPITAL INVESTMENT INC. (CRCI) Gaurav Ahuja Director CHRYSCAPITAL Yvonne Siew Director, Head of Asia Real Estate, Global Managed Investments CITI PRIVATE BANK Robert Petty Managing Partner and Co-Founder CLEARWATER CAPITAL PARTNERS Craig Dauchy Partner COOLEY LLP James Lu Senior Business Attorney COOLEY LLP Ian O’Donnell Partner COOLEY LLP Jordan Silber Partner COOLEY LLP Roy Kuan Managing Partner CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS Alvin Lam Senior Managing Director CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS Warren Hirschhorn Vice Chairman DUFF & PHELPS, LLC Patricia M. Dinneen Senior Advisor EMERGING MARKETS PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATION Dhanpal Jhaveri Partner and India CEO EVERSTONE CAPITAL Atul Kapur Co-Founder and Managing Partner EVERSTONE CAPITAL Eddy Lee Principal, FENOX VENTURE CAPITAL; Consulting Assistant Professor, STANFORD UNIVERSITY Jamie Paton Managing Director FIRST RESERVE Christina Gaw Managing Principal & Head of Capital Market GAW CAPITAL Yoshito Hori President, GLOBIS UNIVERSITY Managing Partner, GLOBIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Shinichi Takamiya Partner, Chief Strategy Officer GLOBIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Wanlin Liu Managing Director GOLDMAN SACHS (ASIA) L.L.C. Chris Churl-Min Lee Associate CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP Shubing Yuan Senior Attorney CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP Paul Kang Senior Partner, Head of Southeast Asia HEADLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS Marcus Thompson Chief Executive Officer HEADLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED Chris Heine Managing Director & Head of Asia Pacific ICG Henry Nguyen Managing General Partner IDG VENTURES VIETNAM Claudia Zeisberger Affiliate Professor of Decision Sciences, Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprise, Academic Director INSEAD Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI), INSEAD Gregory R Hara President & Representative Director J-STAR CO., LTD Amit Anand Co-Founder and Managing Partner JUNGLE VENTURES Jason Cheng Co-Founder & Managing Partner KEROGEN CAPITAL Steven Okun Director of Asia Pacific Public Affairs KKR Ming Lu Partner KKR ASIA LIMITED Jaka Prasetya Managing Director KKR SINGAPORE PTE LTD Register online: avcjforum.com 7 Registration Kathy Xu Founder & Managing Partner CAPITAL TODAY GROUP Investment Summit Dennis Montecillo President BPI CAPITAL CORPORATION LP Summit Kosmo Kalliarekos Managing Director BARING PRIVATE EQUITY ASIA VC Summit John Connaughton Managing Director BAIN CAPITAL, LLC PE Leaders’ Summit Genevieve Heng Director & Co-Founder ANTHEM ASIA LIMITED Speakers Scott Kupor Managing Partner ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ Who should attend? Abhay Pande Managing Director, Asia AMERICAN CAPITAL ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE Forum at a glance Kok Yew Tang Chairman & Managing Partner AFFINITY EQUITY PARTNERS 5 reasons to attend Amit Kakar Partner & Co-Founder AEQUUS CAPITAL PARTNERS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Richard Folsom Representative Partner ADVANTAGE PARTNERS, LLP AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual Cover 2014 Speakers FORUM Sponsors Senior industry professionals Kuo Chuan Kung Partner MBK PARTNERS Homer Sun CIO & Managing Director MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE EQUITY ASIA Richard Liu Managing Director MORNINGSIDE VENTURE CAPITAL Marcia Ellis Partner MORRISON & FOERSTER Renuka Ramnath Founder, MD & CEO MULTIPLES ALTERNATE ASSET MANAGEMENT Mounir Guen Chief Executive Officer MVISION Nicholas Bloy Co-Founder and Managing Partner NAVIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Rodney Muse Managing Partner NAVIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Darren Massara Managing Partner NEWQUEST CAPITAL PARTNERS Ashish Shastry Managing Partner NORTHSTAR GROUP Daniel R. Mintz Founding Managing Director OLYMPUS CAPITAL ASIA Gary Stead Managing Director OLYMPUS CAPITAL ASIA CREDIT James Pearson Chief Executive Officer PACIFIC RISK ADVISORS Weijian Shan Group Chairman & CEO PAG JP Gan Manager Partner QIMING VENTURE PARTNERS Nisa Leung Managing Partner QIMING VENTURE PARTNERS Ray Haarstick CEO & Founder RELEVANT EQUITY SYSTEMS, INC Charles Ong Co-Chairman and Co-CEO RRJ GROUP Bruno Bensaid Founder and Director, SHANGHAIVEST Director, ANGELVEST Lorna Xin Chen Partner SHEARMAN & STERLING Hian Goh Founding Partner SILICON ISLAND Kenneth Hao Managing Partner and Managing Director SILVER LAKE Yesha Sivan Executive Director, Coller Institute of Venture TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Oliver Gottschalg Academic Dean TRIUM GLOBAL EMBA PROGRAM John Lewis Chief Executive Officer UNITAS CAPITAL VC Summit Gordon Chin Director and Head of Legal and Risk LUNAR CAPITAL PE Leaders’ Summit YR Cheng Partner LUNAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Speakers Pote Videt Managing Director LOMBARD INVESTMENTS Who should attend? Ken Chen Partner L.E.K. CONSULTING Forum at a glance Andrew Thompson Partner and Head of Private Equity, South East Asia KPMG SINGAPORE 5 reasons to attend Robert Ohrenstein Global Head of Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Funds KPMG SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wei Zhou Managing Partner KLEINER PERKINS CAUFIELD & BYERS LP Summit Investment Summit Register online: avcjforum.com 8 Registration For the latest programme visit: avcjforum.com AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme PE Leaders’ Summit 8:50 Opening remarks 9:00 Economist briefing (Joint session with the Venture Capital and Limited Partners’ Summits) 9:30 Asian private equity in 2014 (Joint session with the Venture Capital and Limited Partners’ Summits) 10:30 Forum at a glance An upswing in exit activity and capital inflows into the region from LPs is creating a greater level of optimism across Asia compared with 12 months ago. As the market matures and the wider business community across Asia gains a better understanding of private equity, a next level of private equity investors is emerging. Funds can no longer rely on just market beta to boost their results and need to look at new ways to deliver value and increase returns. LPs also are becoming more sophisticated and look to allocate to the few true winners versus those who are struggling with returns. So what is the outlook for the industry, and how have both global and domestic developments this year impacted LP sentiment, valuations and deal flow and the expectations for the next vintage? • What is the outlook for Asian private equity for 2015? • Are Asian investors turning their heads back to home markets? • How are local and international regulations and political changes affecting the private equity landscape? • Did the exit market deliver this year? How are returns compared to Europe and the US? 5 reasons to attend Registration and refreshments SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 Networking coffee break Who should attend? 11:00 The evolving funds model Speakers As the industry matures, it is inevitable that PE firms will expand their offerings and review the traditional model to continue attracting LPs whose appetite for investments, fund types and duration, deal involvement and level of participation is changing. So how can firms continue to remain relevant and successfully reinvent their brand, increase and diversify their skill sets and offer a wider suite of services, asset types and terms to LPs? • How and why are firms progressively diversifying into real assets, debt and mezzanine finance, and secondaries, and has this now been accepted as an industry standard? • Is the required skill set changing for private equity professionals now that there is an emphasis on operational expertise and a departure into investments outside of the portfolio model? • How are funds of funds differentiating themselves from the competition? Are separate accounts growing in importance? • Can FOFs ensure that they stay relevant and continue to be a key component of the private equity ecosystem? 11:45 Fund formation, reporting and domicile issues PE Leaders’ Summit The systems and choices made when structuring and setting up a fund are fundamental when attracting investors. Where you choose to form your fund and how it is administered, along with the methods and tools you employ to track and report, are critical. So what are the latest trends and regulatory developments impacting the industry, and how are the experts working to find the best solutions for GPs? • How will the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive impact the ability of European investors to access Asian markets and Asian fund managers to market their funds? • How should you structure a fund in terms of selecting a domicile and providing provisions for co-investment, reduced fee and carry terms on a deal-by-deal basis, parallel funds and exit timing? • Which tracking methods or systems provide the richest fund performance data for daily decision-making and reporting? • Which tools can you use to review portfolio transactions and balances to ensure compliance with investment restrictions? VC Summit 12:30 Executive address (Joint session with the Venture Capital and Limited Partners’ Summits) 13:00 Networking lunch LP Summit 14:00 Due diligence and risk analysis Please note, the programme is subject to change. 9 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Investment Summit In this informative session, a panel of experts will examine the complexities and realities of doing business across Asia and the processes and procedures that can be implemented to aid effective decision-making. What do you need to know to succeed in the region from a legal, accounting and due diligence perspective, and how do you get an accurate version of the truth when operating in an opaque business environment? • How can you safeguard against currency convertibility and transferability risk? • How do you identify corrupt business practice and the presence of corrupt government officials and regulators that can directly impact your ability to manage your business? • What processes can be used to employ contractual protection that are valid under local laws? • What systems can you employ to ensure you are vigilant in the monitoring of investments from a due diligence perspective? • How can you mitigate or avoid risk entirely through structural arrangements and specific deal terms? • Which tools do due diligence experts use to establish an accurate picture of finances, personnel history, tax history and projections of a potential investment and partner? AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme PE Leaders’ Summit Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 14:45 Succession planning: Looking for the next generation of leaders Forum at a glance 15:30 Impact investing for private equity Who should attend? The interest surrounding impact investing has not yet translated into a substantial increase in the amount of capital deployed and exits realised. So how can PE funds align their interests with their investors who already have an appetite for high-risk, high-return investment and develop credible products, metrics and expertise in the field of impact investment to earn both a financial and a social return? • Does the private equity business model need to be modified to reflect the scale and rate of return when making an impact investment? • What examples exist of the private equity industry earning a market rate of return and significant social returns through impact investing? • Do the scale and execution issues related to impact investing mean it may only ever remain a niche activity in the private equity world? • What investments and markets are on the radar for GPs in the realm of impact investments? 16:15 Networking coffee break Speakers 16:30 Venture capital: Out of the freezer (Joint session with the Venture Capital and Limited Partners’ Summits) PE Leaders’ Summit Venture capital is back with a bang. Global consumer trends and advancements in technologies and services that have a worldwide reach are attracting investors to the asset class and providing the potential for mega returns. Fundraising is strong and optimism high. Venture is also featuring highly on governments’ agendas in Asia, with a number of government-backed initiatives. But what has changed with both the approach of VC funds and the external forces that drive opportunity, and how can we create a sustainable and steady VC industry? • What are the contributing factors that have seen resurgence in interest and activity for VC? • How can Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing emulate the culture of Silicon Valley and create a hub for start-ups? • What types of methods, size of multiples and scale of activity are predicted over the next 12 months for exits? • What are industry experts’ predictions for the next tech innovation for Internet and mobile? 17:15 The development of the Asian LP: Global and domestic LPs share their views on private equity in Asia (Joint session with the Venture Capital and Limited Partners’ Summits) VC Summit Asian LPs have emerged as dominant players in the private equity space. With large pools of capital and defined mandates to invest, they have helped to change the LP base and are high priority for GPs looking to fundraise. They are also increasingly looking back to Asia to make allocations, further strengthening the region’s attractiveness. In fact, many LPs are developing a local presence, but what does this mean for international LPs who don’t have teams on the ground but who have historically been big allocators to the region? • How have domestic and global LPs’ local offices driven the direct and co-investment theme? • Do larger LPs with bigger mandates receive more favourable terms? • Does a lack of quality managers discourage LPs with allocations to make from investing in Asia? • How do multi-strategy funds potentially create a misalignment of interests for LPs? LP Summit 18:00 Close of summit Sponsor 18:15 Cocktail reception SPECIALIST 17:00 - 18:30 Women in Private Equity EVENT Tuesday, 11 November Please note, the programme is subject to change. 10 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Women in PE Supporting Partners Investment Summit INVITATION ONLY 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS As many of the founders of the world’s leading PE firms reach an age of retirement, who takes up the reins and where they are sourced is critical to ensure continuing investor confidence. Be it a high-profile hire or a star performer who has risen through the ranks, it is imperative that funds plan and manage this very public process. What are PE funds doing to ensure they have the right succession plan, and how can they prepare for staffing changes so they are viewed as an undisruptive and positive transformation by the industry, investors and media? • Is there a significant talent pool in place below the founders to lead the GP to the next stage? • Is it wise to communicate future staff changes to your LPs when fundraising? • What have the top GPs done to keep their leadership team in place, and do they have a a staffing strategy? • What incentives, partnerships, and promotions and career paths can you develop to attract future industry leaders to your firm? AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Venture Capital Summit 8:50 Opening remarks 9:00 Economist briefing (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Limited Partners’ Summits) 9:30 Asian private equity in 2014 (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Limited Partners’ Summits) 10:30 Forum at a glance An upswing in exit activity and capital inflows into the region from LPs is creating a greater level of optimism across Asia compared with 12 months ago. As the market matures and the wider business community across Asia gains a better understanding of private equity, a next level of private equity investors is emerging. Funds can no longer rely on just market beta to boost their results and need to look at new ways to deliver value and increase returns. LPs also are becoming more sophisticated and look to allocate to the few true winners versus those who are struggling with returns. So what is the outlook for the industry, and how have both global and domestic developments this year impacted LP sentiment, valuations and deal flow and the expectations for the next vintage? • What is the outlook for Asian private equity for 2015? • Are Asian investors turning their heads back to home markets? • How are local and international regulations and political changes affecting the private equity landscape? • Did the exit market deliver this year? How are returns compared to Europe and the US? 5 reasons to attend Registration and refreshments SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 Networking coffee break Who should attend? 11:00 The return to prosperity: How VC came out of the cold Speakers In recent years VC investing has fallen out of favour, with a lack of strong exits and investments in successful portfolio companies subduing LP appetite. However, the industry is enjoying a resurgence of interest across industries such as healthcare, education and tech. What new models are VCs employing and how do they differ from the past models that failed to catch fire? • How do the public markets affect venture today? If the IPO window closes, are we in trouble? • Is the pace of innovation matching technology advancements in the areas of IT, mobile, social media, wearable devices and the Internet of Things, creating a myriad of opportunities for VC? • Besides Internet and mobile, which other sectors are providing venture with attractive investment opportunities-healthcare, energy and utilities, electronics, life sciences? • How are Asian cities attempting to recreate the Silicon Valley start-up model, and what role does government play in becoming a tech hub? 11:45 The explosion of VC funding for mobile and technology companies PE Leaders’ Summit Funding from venture capital firms to companies in the mobile industry has never been higher. VC investment in mobile topped USD1bn for the first time ever in a single quarter for both the third and fourth quarters of 2013, and total VC funding to mobile reached over USD3.5bn for the year. Companies that engage in well-known mobile applications like gaming and photography are still thriving but less ubiquitous application categories like mobile payments, location-based services and travel have all caught the eyes of investors. A panel of avid investors will debate the future trends in the tech space and how VC can be at the forefront of the industry. • From gaming and photography to mobile payments and location-based services, how and where can VCs find the companies in a sea of start-ups that will have the edge to succeed? • What type of services and applications will the world need in the future that will capture a global user base? • With VC investment in mobile reaching an all-time high and investors piling on cash to companies that are yet to turn a profit, is there a danger of false expectations creating a bubble? • Which markets provide the greatest potential in terms of technology consumer demand for VCs to exploit? • How are technology companies addressing the combative issue of data security? VC Summit 12:30 Executive address (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Limited Partners’ Summits) LP Summit 13:00 Networking lunch 14:00 Finding entrepreneurs that will define the next era of innovation Please note, the programme is subject to change. 11 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Investment Summit Sourcing business founders with fantastic ideas that are scalable and commercial is challenging. VC’s have to search through a myriad of ideas and often battle with their competitors to strike a deal and invest during the early stage. So how do seasoned venture capitalists source and predict technologies that will align with consumer behaviours in the future and become the next Facebook or Alibaba, and what hubs outside of Silicon Valley are currently viewed as the regions for innovation? • Do you need to diversify and employ a broader approach to investible industries to match the markets and cultures you are targeting? • Are high seed-stage valuations making it difficult for start-ups to raise Series A? Are valuations unduly inflated? • In spite of soaring valuations, are we likely to avoid another crash because of the larger global opportunity that now exists for cloud computing, mobile tech and the Internet? • How are corporate VCs accelerating growth through early-stage investments that align with their core business? • How have accelerators, incubators, cluster groups and government initiatives in Asia helped to develop a community of start-ups and entrepreneurs? AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Venture Capital Summit Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 14:45 The emergence of the super angel investor in Asia Forum at a glance 15:30 Money talks: The LPs’ view of VC investing in Asia and beyond Who should attend? In this session a panel of international institutional investors discuss the VC industry and share with the audience their experiences and future ambitions as investors in the asset class. How do LPs view Asia as a destination in comparison with the US, Europe and other emerging markets, and are high-profile tech acquisitions like WhatsApp and the Alibaba IPO influencing their outlook? Also, as recent successful fundraises by VC firms in the region suggest, is now an opportune time to visit LPs and start fundraising? • What are the realised and expected returns that LPs are expecting (and hoping) from VC? • Where in the region to LPs feel comfortable with investment? Which markets do they currently deem too risky? • What effects are macroeconomic conditions having on the VC industry in China, and are they a cause for concern for LPs considering making commitments? • What funds have delivered stand-out returns in Asia and are viewed by LPs as best in class? 16:15 Networking coffee break Speakers 16:30 Venture capital: Out the freezer (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Limited Partners’ Summits) PE Leaders’ Summit Venture capital is back with a bang. Global consumer trends and advancements in technologies and services that have a worldwide reach are attracting investors to the asset class and providing the potential for mega returns. Fundraising is strong and optimism high. Venture is also featuring highly on governments’ agendas in Asia, with a number of government-backed initiatives. But what has changed with both the approach of VC funds and the external forces that drive opportunity, and how can we create a sustainable and steady VC industry? • What are the contributing factors that have seen resurgence in interest and activity for VC? • How can Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing emulate the culture of Silicon Valley and create a hub for start-ups? • What types of methods, size of multiples and scale of activity are predicted over the next 12 months for exits? • What are industry experts’ predictions for the next tech innovation for Internet and mobile? 17:15 The development of the Asian LP: Global and domestic LPs share their views on private equity in Asia (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Limited Partners’ Summits) VC Summit Asian LPs have emerged as dominant players in the private equity space. With large pools of capital and defined mandates to invest, they have helped to change the LP base and are high priority for GPs looking to fundraise. They are also increasingly looking back to Asia to make allocations, further strengthening the region’s attractiveness. In fact, many LPs are developing a local presence, but what does this mean for international LPs who don’t have teams on the ground but who have historically been big allocators to the region? • How have domestic and global LPs’ local offices driven the direct and co-investment theme? • Do larger LPs with bigger mandates receive more favourable terms? • Does a lack of quality managers discourage LPs with allocations to make from investing in Asia? • How do multi-strategy funds potentially create a misalignment of interests for LPs? LP Summit 18:00 Close of summit Sponsor 18:15 Cocktail reception SPECIALIST 17:00 - 18:30 Women in Private Equity EVENT Tuesday, 11 November Please note, the programme is subject to change. 12 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Women in PE Supporting Partners Investment Summit INVITATION ONLY 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The birth of a new wave of angel investors is providing early-stage start-ups with a funding alternative. Many of the old-line VC firms are focused on late-stage growth capital, so angels are providing seed capital and expertise to develop good ideas into great businesses, while accepting a higher risk, with the hope of a higher return. How are super angel investors reinventing the start-up economy, and are we seeing in Asia a recreation of the Silicon Valley model, where the entrepreneurs behind the first generation of start-ups began backing the next generation, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem? • Are super angels getting first refusal on the best new ideas because they are less demanding of entrepreneurs than VCs and because of the magnetic effect their participation has on other investors? • What super angel groups or networks exist in Asia? • Has the disruptive nature of super angels caused friction with VC firms as they compete for deals? • Why are established and renowned venture capitalists choosing to raise new money in a super angel fund? AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Limited Partners’ Summit 8:50 Opening remarks 9:00 Economist briefing (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Venture Capital Summits) 9:30 Asian private equity in 2014 (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Venture Capital Summits) Who should attend? 10:30 Forum at a glance An upswing in exit activity and capital inflows into the region from LPs is creating a greater level of optimism across Asia compared with 12 months ago. As the market matures and the wider business community across Asia gains a better understanding of private equity, a next level of private equity investors is emerging. Funds can no longer rely on just market beta to boost their results and need to look at new ways to deliver value and increase returns. LPs also are becoming more sophisticated and look to allocate to the few true winners versus those who are struggling with returns. So what is the outlook for the industry, and how have both global and domestic developments this year impacted LP sentiment, valuations and deal flow and the expectations for the next vintage? • What is the outlook for Asian private equity for 2015? • Are Asian investors turning their heads back to home markets? • How are local and international regulations and political changes affecting the private equity landscape? • Did the exit market deliver this year? How are returns compared to Europe and the US? 5 reasons to attend Registration and refreshments SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 Networking coffee break 11:00 Why Asia still matters Speakers While growth in Asia has slowed, GDP growth is still high compared to its Western counterparts. China will continue to remain one of the biggest global players in the future and will always have a place in investors’ portfolios. South-east Asia also remains strong; with a burgeoning middle class, the consumer markets will continue to flourish. What is clear is that Asia needs to be a carefully thought out plan with allocations in the right sectors in the right funds. • Why should Asia be part of a diversified global portfolio? • Which markets and sectors are still attractive for investors: healthcare, education, agriculture? • If you get into the right funds with the right deals, does Asia deliver? • How has the evolving role of the fund of fund created opportunities for investors? 11:45 Fireside chat: The development of the LP PE Leaders’ Summit 12:30 Executive address (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Venture Capital Summits) 13:00 Networking lunch 14:00 Portfolio management in Asia: Strategies and solutions VC Summit Accurate portfolio management is always the key when looking at your private equity allocations, and no more so than in Asia when many international LPs don’t have teams on the ground and must rely on intermediaries’ information and limited personal contact. The key to success is taking your time and conducting proper and accurate due diligence. The challenge remains in seeing the longer-term picture when investments are slower to deliver. • Which is the best allocation strategy in Asia when the hot markets are so fickle? • Is this the year for real numbers for LPs, and what tough questions should they be asking? • How do you find quality managers in Asia? What is most important: track record, team structure, other factors? • How is private equity stacking up against other asset classes? LP Summit 14:45 Presentation: Asia’s secondary market update 15:15 Making co-investment work Please note, the programme is subject to change. 13 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com Investment Summit Co-investment is the buzzword in the LP world. As LPs continue to become more sophisticated, more and more consider a co-investment deal to be more attractive and more transparent. However, the jury is still out on whether these deals actually increase returns, strengthen relationships and reduce costs. • What factor is most appealing in co-investment: mitigating the J curve, reducing fees, increasing returns or managing portfolio risk? • Do co-investments really enhance GP relationships? • Do LPs get the best deals from GPs in co-investments? • What resources and capabilities are needed to undertake a successful co-investment programme? AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Limited Partners’ Summit 16:00 Sponsors Tuesday, 11 November 2014 Networking coffee break Forum at a glance Venture capital is back with a bang. Global consumer trends and advancements in technologies and services that have a worldwide reach are attracting investors to the asset class and providing the potential for mega returns. Fundraising is strong and optimism high. Venture is also featuring highly on governments’ agendas in Asia, with a number of government-backed initiatives. But what has changed with both the approach of VC funds and the external forces that drive opportunity, and how can we create a sustainable and steady VC industry? • What are the contributing factors that have seen resurgence in interest and activity for VC? • How can Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing emulate the culture of Silicon Valley and create a hub for start-ups? • What types of methods, size of multiples and scale of activity are predicted over the next 12 months for exits? • What are industry experts’ predictions for the next tech innovation for Internet and mobile? 17:15 The development of the Asian LP: Global and domestic LPs share their views on private equity in Asia (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Venture Capital Summits) Who should attend? Asian LPs have emerged as dominant players in the private equity space. With large pools of capital and defined mandates to invest, they have helped to change the LP base and are high priority for GPs looking to fundraise. They are also increasingly looking back to Asia to make allocations, further strengthening the region’s attractiveness. In fact, many LPs are developing a local presence, but what does this mean for international LPs who don’t have teams on the ground but who have historically been big allocators to the region? • How have domestic and global LPs’ local offices driven the direct and co-investment theme? • Do larger LPs with bigger mandates receive more favourable terms? • Does a lack of quality managers discourage LPs with allocations to make from investing in Asia? • How do multi-strategy funds potentially create a misalignment of interests for LPs? Speakers 18:00 Close of summit Sponsor 18:15 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 16:30 Venture capital: Out the freezer (Joint session with the PE Leaders’ and Venture Capital Summits) Cocktail reception PE Leaders’ Summit VC Summit SPECIALIST 17:00 - 18:30 Women in Private Equity EVENT Tuesday, 11 November LP Summit INVITATION ONLY Women in PE Supporting Partners Investment Summit Please note, the programme is subject to change. 14 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Investment Summit 8:50 Opening remarks 9:00 Opening keynote address 9:30 Keynote panel: The evolution of private equity globally Forum at a glance As with any mature market, private equity evolvement has led to a tiered system of the haves and the have-nots; at the top are those who continue to raise funds and have strong exits with good returns. While the bigger funds have evolved to service many platforms, there is also something to be said for the funds that have concentrated on a niche strategy executed well. As they become more sophisticated, LPs consider the issue of manager selection to be more crucial than ever. • How has the LP base changed, and where do the big commitments to private equity come from now? • What skill set do you need to run a global private equity platform? • Do multiplatform fund managers create a misalignment of interests for LPs? • What capabilities do top-performing funds need to set them apart from their peers? 10:20 Keynote panel: Building private equity in Asia and beyond for the long term Who should attend? The Asian private equity industry is in a stage of transformation as it evolves into a maturing market. With maturity comes the survival of the fittest, who continue to raise funds, select great deals and achieve superior returns. Our private equity leaders discuss Asia’s place in a global context: why Asia should sit firmly in LPs’ portfolios now and in the future, and how to build a sustainable platform for private equity in Asia. • Why should Asia be part of a global LP’s portfolio? • Has Asian private equity delivered? Have the return drivers changed? • What does sustainability for PE in Europe and North America mean for Asia? • How do GPs and LPs see the private equity model changing? Does this affect your investment strategy in Asia? Networking coffee break Speakers 11:10 11:30 Track 1: Re-igniting the fire in China’s private equity market PE Leaders’ Summit China has entered a new cycle as its private equity market evolves. While the exit market stalled the market consolidated, fundraising was tougher and valuations came down. To counteract these developments, value-creation strategies became more prevalent in portfolio companies and domestic firms were forced to become more sophisticated. Investors have also realised that Chinese private equity needs to be viewed as long-term investing and not short-term speculation. • What is the reality of investing in a new China? • Did the potential re-opening of the IPO market materialise expected returns, and what is the impact of Chinese firms listing abroad? • Have new LPs such as insurance companies really had an impact on the landscape? • How is the evolution and reform of the financial services sector creating opportunities for private equity? Track 2: The year of power and energy VC Summit Driven by economic and industrial development and higher living standards, Asia’s energy demands are set to increase year on year. The Asian Development Bank estimates that Asia will need investment of USD11.7trn in the energy sector between 2010 and 2035. The opportunities for private equity are vast and firms are presented with an irresistible opportunity. However valuations are high and high profile failure of some big deals means investors remain cautious. • Are power and utilities the best investments in Asia? • Is private equity playing its biggest role in deregulated areas such as natural gas? • Where should renewable energy fit into the picture? Is it just a fad? • How can private equity ferret out the rich pockets of opportunity in the oil and gas sector? LP Summit 12:15 Keynote address 12:45 5 reasons to attend Registration and refreshments SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 Sponsors Wednesday, 12 November 2014 DAY 1 Networking lunch 13:45 Keynote address Investment Summit Please note, the programme is subject to change. 15 Registration Register online: avcjforum.com AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Investment Summit Sponsors Wednesday, 12 November 2014 DAY 1 14:25 Track 1: North Asia: How it will live up to the hype? Forum at a glance Track 2: Opportunities in private debt Who should attend? Increased corporate debt, slowed growth, overexpansion and mismanagement have added pressure to Asian company balance sheets and forced a number of companies to become distressed. This situation has led to a number of opportunities for private equity to step in to fix financials and improve performance. A panel of distressed experts will discuss this trend. • As global GPs establish debt funds, will this trend expand to Asia-Pacific GPs? • Where does private debt fit in an LP’s allocation strategy, and are these allocations increasing? • Are there sufficient mezzanine and distressed-debt opportunities in Asia to make it attractive for LPs, or will they continue to look to the US and Europe? • Will private debt remain a niche business, or become more accessible? Which regions and countries are most attractive? 15:15 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS After a strong year for exits and a number of regulatory changes, Japanese private equity is seeing a revival. Private equity is perfectly placed to help Japanese companies looking for growth outside of Japan due to a competitive local market and also for corporate divestment. However, a tough fundraising climate has led a number of funds to close short of their hard caps. South Korea continues to remain attractive as the sheen wears off of other parts of Asia. Domestic firms continue to thrive with successful fundraising, growing sophistication and development of solid track records. Although very different markets, some of the challenges are similar in South Korea and Japan: a lack of trust by family-owned businesses and a competitive marketplace. Country-specific experts discuss the challenges and opportunities. • How will the new GPIF allocation to alternatives open the floodgates for private equity? • After a stellar year for exits last year in Japan, will the market continue to deliver? • With an ever-increasing and successful domestic GP group, is South Korea still open to foreign investment? • How does the wealth and size of the chaebols continue to present a problem and opportunity for private equity? Networking coffee break 15:45 Investor selector: What do LPs look for in a GP when deciding where to commit their money? Back for its second year, this hugely popular session returns with three new GPs all hoping to be chosen by our secret LP. Speakers 16:35 Track 1: Southeast Asia: Sustaining momentum and seeking growth PE Leaders’ Summit Southeast Asia remains one of the most promising regions in Asia and continues to draw interest from the global community. The fundamentals remain strong, with a burgeoning middle class and huge consumer demand. However, with political uncertainty and currency issues, opportunities remain opportunistic and returns slow. A panel of experts discuss how the dynamics are changing, how they see the ASEAN region developing and where you have to position yourself to take advantage of these opportunities. • Why does the country versus regional debate still rage? Is this even more prevalent in Southeast Asia? • How have currency issues increased investor appetite? • Is it best to take an opportunistic approach when looking at Southeast Asia? • As the shine has dulled on Indonesia, where is the next exciting investment destination? Track 2: Hot sector drill-down: Healthcare Healthcare continues to be a highlight for the private equity industry. This is especially true in Asia, with its unmet healthcare needs. An ageing and more affluent population coupled with increased incidences of disease present numerous investment opportunities. China, with its healthcare reforms, is one of the regions attracting the most interest, coupled with India. Private equity investors have scope to shape the healthcare landscape of the future. VC Summit Focused work group: Private equity and family offices 17:20 The evolution of the alternatives LP LP Summit Alternatives continue to be an attractive diversification strategy for LPs, and private equity allocations continue to grow. Pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and endowments are left with numerous choices, including private equity fund of funds and the gatekeeper model. However, many LPs are no longer happy to be mere asset allocators, and many look for co-investment deals and direct investment opportunities. With any shift in the playing field, this changing model raises many questions around capabilities skill sets, competition and relationships. • Why do alternatives continue to remain attractive, and why do allocations to private equity continue to increase? • How is “shadow capital” controlled by big institutional investors flaming competition for deals? • As the line between LPs and GPs blurs, is there better co-operation and enhanced relationships, and in return better investments and higher returns? • With more discussion around direct investments, do many LPs have the operating capabilities to go direct? 18:10 Closing remarks Gala cocktail reception 19:00 Gala dinner Keynote dinner speaker Sponsor Investment Summit 18:15 Sponsor available on a complimentary basis from 8.00am to 16.00pm on 12-13 November Register online: avcjforum.com Level 5, Boardroom Please note, the programme is subject to change. 16 Registration NETWORKING Networking loungeLOUNGE AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Cover 2014 Programme Investment Summit 9:00 Fireside chat: Private Equity’s role in the world’s largest IPO 9:30 Delivering real value: Creating truly global companies in Asia Forum at a glance Despite the naysayers, the notion of creating alpha from Asian investments is alive and kicking. The sale of Oriental Brewery with its 5x return and the Alibaba IPO have proven that with the right skills you can transform local companies into global organisations that can prosper and grow on an international scale. However, as with any buzzword there has been some caution on how firms can really deliver value in some regions, especially when minority deals are still prevalent. Our specialists discuss how to truly deliver value. • How do PE firms develop their skill sets, processes and procedures for implementing standardised operational improvement? • What company-wide analysis can be performed to identify areas where change can assist in improving the bottom line? • How can you measure the effectiveness of your people and processes for continuous improvement of your alpha-generating capabilities? • What options are available if your new management strategies are met with resistance? 5 reasons to attend Registration and refreshments SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:30 Sponsors Thursday, 13 November 2014 DAY 2 10:30 Keynote address Who should attend? 11:00 Networking coffee break 11:30 Venture: The Facebook effect Speakers The interest surrounding venture investing is reaching fever pitch. From seed capital searching for the next disruptive technology, to billion-dollar M&A acquisitions like that of WhatsApp, predicting where viral lightning will strike next is motivating VCs globally in the search for great entrepreneurs and products. Which factors have contributed to this rise in VC, is this likely to last and how are fund managers across the region maximising the opportunity? • What has driven the new breed of venture, and how is it different from the previous incarnation? • As corporate venture moves from seed to M&A, where are the new opportunities? • Will the Internet of Things and wearable technologies be the next disruptive technologies with mass appeal? • After China, where is the next VC investment destination? 12:15 Track 1: Contrarian view: The time to invest in India is now PE Leaders’ Summit VC Summit Private equity is still developing a strategy for operating in India. A declining rupee and slowing growth have caused the exit market to stall and investors to get jittery. However, foreign and domestic firms are becoming more disciplined and sophisticated in terms of investing. Improved due diligence and lower valuations mean many foreign firms feel businesses are ripe for picking. This distinguished panel discusses the new wave of Indian private equity. • How do local GPs need to adapt in order to prosper in the new India? • With the need for power and transport infrastructure well known, which other key areas of infrastructure development will attract investment into India? Is a new wave of discounted opportunities set to come to market? • How have political changes in India affected private equity? How reliable will the new government be in enforcing regulations? • Will secondaries continue to grow as a successful exit route? Track 2: Exits LP Summit The exit market remains challenging in Asia; however, a number of high-profile, very successful exits have proved that the right acquisitions at the right time can prove very fruitful. Trade sales continue to be a solid exit route, and in some regions are the preferred route over IPOs. The year 2014 is seeing the secondary market play an increasingly important role, which further compounds the fact that the Asia private equity market is maturing. The panel discusses the changing landscape and overall themes for 2015. • How has the exit landscape evolved in Asia? • Does perception affect sponsor-to-sponsor exits? • What is the appetite from corporates for M&A? Which industry seems to be most active in this space? • Has the IPO market delivered on its promise to revitalise the exits market? The pacific risk advisors workshop: A 1.01 Guide for Fund Managers to Precisely Focus and Manage ESG Risks (for their Portfolios) Investment Summit Register online: avcjforum.com Please note, the programme is subject to change. 17 Registration ESG risks are becoming more apparent in investment decisions and Fund Managers need to establish what ESG really means to their portfolio and exit value. With over 25 years of ESG management experience throughout Asia, James Pearson, CEO of Pacific Risk Advisors, will share insights on how ESG risks can be optimally managed and how these are best integrated into the overall fund management process. James will illustrate his workshop with recent Asia Pacific E&S due diligence case studies, address questions and share expertise on specific industries of audience interest. James will succinctly share how to optimally: • Drive results through managing ESG risks and opportunities ESG Sponsored by • Manage internal expectations • Maximize exit values through E&S risk management mechanisms AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE 27th Annual FORUM Investment Summit Sponsors Thursday, 13 November 2014 DAY 2 13:00 Cover 2014 Programme Networking lunch 14:00 The role of private equity in helping companies expand abroad is not new, but it is one that is becoming more prevalent. 14:00 Competition among countries and companies that desire to compete on a global scale has led to numerous opportunities Forum at a glance for private equity to play a part. Japan and South Korea are both looking not only to the West but also to opportunities in South-east Asia. China continues to be a gateway for both inbound and outbound expansion. Our panel looks in-depth at how to add value and drive returns after the original investment. • What happens post-acquisition-in reality, how do you manage these portfolio companies? • With a lot of currency risk, how do you manage returns? • As risk transcends markets, how do you align vested interests in each market? What is the impact of hard and cultural risks? • While this has been a mostly Chinese phenomenon, which countries are now looking at more expansion abroad? 5 reasons to attend SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 14:00 Track 1: Looking for growth abroad Track 2: Private equity in real estate Who should attend? As firms continue to develop, separate real estate funds are a growing part of the private equity market. China, India and Japan lead the charge with investment, but there are still a number of barriers to entry. The key question is how managers can add value. Additionally, with more Asian institutional investors looking for growth abroad, the capital allocator model provides exposure without the skill set. However, the traditional operator model still has a place. • Which property sectors are more attractive and accessible in Asia? • Asian investors are increasingly active outside of Asia. Which markets present the best investment destinations? • With a number of Asian fund managers raising separate real estate, will this cause a deal flow issue? • How are GP-LP dynamics and alignment of interests evolving? What are the co-investment trends in real estate? Focused work group: Frontier markets round-robin Speakers Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar 14:45 Data download: Benchmarking Asia, Europe and the US 15:15 Lifeboat session: Fighting for your region PE Leaders’ Summit As the fundraising environment becomes more competitive, join us for our new session on which region provides the best opportunities. 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