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About the Summit

In this section you will find details on event location and travel, event times and more general information.

Delegate information

Who can attend the Summit?

Venue

Event timings

Entertainment

Sponsorship

How to register



Delegate information
This section provides further details about attending the Summit as a delegate.

Who attends?
The Private Equity Operational Leaders Summit is a highly exclusive, unique educational gathering. Strictly by invitation only, the Summit is open to a select audience of senior operational executives from leading private equity firms.

Those eligible to attend as delegates will receive an official invitation including a unique password, which will allow them to confirm their registration. It is FREE for delegates to attend the Summit.

Why attend?
The only UK event for private equity COOs and CFOs, this Summit will provide a productive, engaging, yet discreet forum for invitees to update their professional knowledge. Through in-depth discussions and opportunities to establish new contacts, sessions will explore current issues and challenges faced by private equity CFOs and COOs, particularly necessary considerations and actions to be taken in the wake of Brexit and organisational concerns.

Learn from industry experts about the development of in-house technology systems, cyber security, creating a culture of compliance, selecting and working with outsourced services. Join the big debate, where you can hear from representatives of key fund jurisdictions to find out the pros and cons of domiciling in each.

The educational programme is complemented by a series of informal and formal networking and social activities taking place throughout the event. As an invitation only, closed gathering, the Summit is a unique opportunity to engage with your peer group on a one-to-one basis in a relaxed yet confidential environment.

What is included in your delegate package?

Delegates to the Summit receive the following complimentary guest package:
- Access to all conference sessions
- Access to networking and meetings
- All meals and refreshments throughout
- Relaxed afternoon of outdoor activities (17 October
- Evening drinks reception (17 October) - Complimentary accommodation overnight (17 October)

Summit lunch
Summit roundtable
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Who can attend the Summit?

The Summit is strictly by invitation only to the following:

- COO/CFO or the person in charge of operations from UK and European private equity firms


Invited guests will receive an official invitation with a unique registration code, which will enable them to register for their place via this website.

How to receive an invitation to the Summit

If you have not received an invitation, but would like to attend, please contact Joana Lourenço at j.lourenco@pageantmedia.com to find out more and apply for a place.

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Venue information

South Lodge
Brighton Road
Lower Beeding
Horsham
RH13 6PS

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Event timings
Tuesday 17 October
09:00 - Welcome Address
09:35 - Panel Sessions
13:00 - Networking Lunch
14:20 - Panel Sessions
15:30 - Roundtable Sessions/Country Pursuits
19:30 - Dinner

Wednesday 18 October
09:30 - Panel Sessions
10:05 - Roundtable Sessions
12:35 - Farewell Lunch

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Entertainment
We have the pleasure of announcing evening entertainment with Andrew Bernardi, Stradivarius violinist with the ex Lord Menuhin Voirin bow.

This incredibly rare instrument has received private equity-style funding, and following his performance, Andrew will divulge details of how the investment has been structured. 

Andrew Bernardi performs with many of the UK’s leading orchestras. He has played on TV and Film sound tracks including cameo appearances in Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Nanny McPhee, The Talented Mr Ripley and Pride and Prejudice. Andrew continues a twenty five year relationship with Raymond Gubbay Ltd having performed over one thousand concerts in The Royal Albert, Festival, Barbican and Lucerne Concert Halls.

 

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How to register
If you have received an email invitation to attend, please click on the register link here and enter your unique password when requested.

If you think that you are eligible to attend and would like to find out more about becoming a delegate, please contact Joana Lourenço at j.lourenco@pageantmedia.com.


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