The SuperReturn North America conference, scheduled for November 12-13 in New York, arrives during a pivotal moment for private markets as investors navigate economic uncertainty and evolving investment landscapes. With over 900 senior decision-makers expected, including limited partners and general partners, the event serves as a crucial forum for addressing industry challenges and opportunities. The conference will feature discussions on the 2024 private markets outlook, LP allocations, returns and valuations, artificial intelligence applications, fundraising strategies, and specialist investment approaches.
Distinguished speakers include Alex Rodriguez of A-Rod Corp and Steven Meier from the Office of the New York City Comptroller, whose participation underscores the event's high-level insights. Major institutional investors will also be represented, with speakers including Allen Waldrop from Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and Alexandre Décary from CDPQ, highlighting the conference's relevance to public pension funds and sovereign wealth funds that significantly influence private equity markets. Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn, emphasized the event's networking value, noting its importance for building relationships and connecting with influential market leaders in an industry where personal connections drive deal-making.
The conference agenda reflects private equity's evolving nature, with sessions on artificial intelligence and specialist strategies indicating how emerging trends might reshape investment approaches. Discussions on mid-market opportunities and secondaries will address the diverse strategies investors are considering amid current market conditions. The event's various formats—including interviews, panel sessions, and presentations—are designed to facilitate in-depth exploration of these critical topics.
Industry support for the conference is evident through sponsorship from firms including Caceis Investor Services, Golub Capital, Hammond Kennedy Whitney, and Marshall Wace North America LP as Co-Sponsors, along with numerous Associate Sponsors. This broad backing demonstrates the event's significance in the financial calendar. As the largest private equity conference in North America, SuperReturn North America functions as both a barometer for industry health and a platform for shaping future directions. Professionals can find registration information at https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-north-america/.
