101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017

8:30 - 9:15 AM / Check-In & Breakfast

Start the day with a warm welcome and a complimentary breakfast. Take this opportunity to check in, receive your materials, and network with fellow attendees.

9:15 - 10:15 AM / Opening Keynote

Featuring Ruulke Bagijn, Global Head at Carlyle Alpinvest

10:15 - 10:30 AM / Morning Coffee Break

Recharge with a coffee break. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, some light snacks, and the chance to discuss the day's learnings so far.

10:30 - 11:30 AM / Morning Breakout Sessions

Venture Capital and the Power of Women Investing in Women

• Eva Steinman, Investment Partner at a16z

• Joy Marcus, Founder & CEO at The 98

• Lorine Pendleton, Founding Partner at 125 Ventures

• Sarrell Diamond, Investor at PayPal Ventures

• Professor Angela Lee, Professor/Investor CBS / 37 Angels (Moderator) ​

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The New Era of Deal Strategy in Private Equity

• Vijayalakshmi Vaithianathan, Principal at The Carlyle Group

• Natalie Riemer, Director at GTCR

• JJ Zhang, Goldman Sachs - Secondaries

• Andrea Biernat, Managing Director at Apollo Global - PE

11:30 - 12:30 PM / Buffet Lunch & Networking

Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch. Don't miss the chance to mingle with peers, presenters, and professionals during this networking session.

12:30 - 1:30 PM / Midday Keynote

Featuring Farah Khan, Managing Director at L Catterton

1:30 - 2:30 PM / Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Opportunities and Challenges in the Next Era of Growth Equity

• Anshita Khandelwal, Investor at FTV

• Katya Johns, Investor at Reverence Capital Partners

• Aneesha Raghunathan, Investor at Susquehanna Growth Equity

• Alisha Jain, Investor at Blackstone

• Bettina Lu, Vice President at Apax

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Private Credit: Opportunities  in a Shifting Market

• Jennie Mazzucco, Principal at Blue Owl Capital

• Dana Covo, Executive Director at HPS Investment Partners

• Julia Wein, Principal at Ares Management

2:30 - 3:30 PM / Afternoon Keynote

Featuring Ita Ekpoudom, Partner at Gingerbread Capital

3:30 - 4:30 PM / Closing Remarks

Featuring Ellen Zentner, Chief  Economic Strategist and Global  Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Morgan Stanley

4:30 - 5:00 PM / Drinks & Networking

Wind down with a selection of beverages and a final opportunity to network. Exchange contacts and ideas before we say goodbye.

All Day / Coffee Chats

Enjoy opportunities to connect with industry professionals during the conference