Agenda

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Opening Panel Discussion
The Digitization of the PE Industry: What the Future Holds

• How does technology influence VC/PE working processes?
• How does this feature in how daily operations are run today?
• What examples are there of types of tools currently being used by PE firms?
• Assessing the value of employing these tech tools

Expert Presentation
Reflections on the Tech of 2020 and What’s to Come in 2021

• What developments have been seen in the world of technology over the past year?
• What future developments are in store for technology?
• Which areas should PE firms be looking to invest in?

Panel Discussion
Impact of Tech Tools on Fundraising

• Which tech tools are being used in the fundraising process?
• How is tech being used to aid and streamline LP/GP communications?
• Examples of where tech has been used for AGMs
• How successful have these tools been and will they be maintained post-pandemic?
• What are the key learnings from virtual fundraising processes?

Fireside Chat
The Beginning of the Journey: Origination & AI

• How can using AI technology help PE houses gain strategic dominance?
• Discussing deal sourcing platforms that keep team members in the know

Presentation
The future of DD: Tech & Due Diligence Post-Covid

• Exploring due diligence in its transformation towards being predominantly carried out via tech/virtually
• Which tools are available to enable due diligence to operate virtually moving forward?
• Has this changed since pre-Covid?

Panel Discussion
Value Creation through Servitization: A Journey of Transformation

• Monetizing and changing classical industrial business services in order to create ecosystems
• How do you change portfolio company thought processes regarding servitization?
• Considering which strategy to take to market & how to leverage certain platforms

Panel Discussion
The Use of Alternative Data in the Value Creation Process

• Data science and data use throughout the life cycle
• Data and Insights: how are people protecting their platforms?
• What are the varying uses of data?
• Creating a common data language as part of industry transformation

Panel Discussion
Monitoring ESG Performance through Technology and Data Management

• How are LPs using technology to monitor their portfolio’s ESG?

Case Study Series
No More Hero Stories: The Real Lessons Learned Over the Turbulent Past Year

• What types of tech implementation were the most challenging?
• Where can tech not replace face to face interactions?
• Examples where lack of tech use became problematic for value creation
• Which lessons can be learned from the tech horror stories of 2020?

Closing Panel Discussion
The Final Stage of the Journey: Tech Integration Towards the End of the Cycle

• Exploring implementation of innovative tools at exit
• Can technological improvements at portfolio level lead to a better return at exit?
• Examples of where improved technology within a portfolio company has led to strong returns
• How can tech at firm level be used to enhance the exit process?