Enjoy a delicious lunch after registering, with plenty of opportunities for networking.

The day kicks off with a welcome from M&A Community Manager Elisa Houweling and Danny Bosker, Partner at KPMG Corporate Finance. Followed by the panel discussion: 

Private equity is at a turning point. After years defined by multiple expansion, quick exits and scale-driven growth, the landscape is changing. With longer holding periods and fewer straightforward exits, operational value creation is becoming increasingly important.

In this panel, leading private equity leaders will address one central question: 'What will determine success for private equity between 2026 and 2028?'

• Is this the end of the traditional PE model?
• Will sector specialization become the winning strategy, or will scale and diversification remain an advantage?
• And how can firms demonstrate real value creation in today’s market?

A sharp discussion on focus versus scale, generalist versus specialist, and the new PE playbook that will shape the industry in the years ahead.

The Exit Readiness Round Table is an exclusive, high energy session for Private Equity leaders seeking to maximise exit value in an increasingly complex deal environment. As buyers assess margin resilience, PxQ dynamics, scalability and carve out complexity, expectations for real time visibility and defensible data have materially increased. The session focuses on how disciplined strategic preparation, targeted evidence planning and focused organisational execution enable assets to withstand heightened scrutiny and accelerate towards a value maximised exit. Drawing on real transaction experience, the discussion explores how to get ahead of buyer concerns, eliminate value leakage, and use exit readiness as a decisive lever for valuation command and deal control.

KPMG will host this roundtable session, which is by invitation only.

A chance to recharge, engage in meaningful conversations, and expand your network.

Wrap up the day with great company, drinks, and bites at Linda’s.