Event details
Programme
23 Apr 2026 Past event
Event recap
Following a welcome coffee, the event opened with a high‑level panel discussion featuring leading figures from the private equity and investment community. The discussion was moderated by our Co‑Chairs, Poul Pedersen (Founder & Executive Chairman, Pedersen & Partners) and Alexander Rakosi (Partner & Head of Private Equity, CMS Vienna).
Together with distinguished panellists from prominent investment firms and institutions, the panel explored key developments in private markets, including
- deal activity in 2025 and Q1 2026,
- the outlook for the remainder of 2026,
- current trends and challenges in valuations and fundraising,
- strategic exit options such as IPOs, trade sales and secondary buyouts,
- as well as value creation through portfolio management,
- ESG, human capital, succession and talent strategy.
The morning concluded with a networking session, providing an opportunity for in‑depth exchange and connections among industry peers.
Agenda | ||
| 08:00 - 08:30 am | Registration | |
| 08:30 - 10:00 am | Panel discussion
Panelists:
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| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Networking | |
Location
Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Gauermanngasse 2
1010 Vienna
Austria
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