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.