The AVCJ Private Equity Forum Australia & New Zealand 2025 is scheduled to take place from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. This 22nd edition of the forum is a premier gathering for professionals in the private equity and venture capital sectors across the region. The event serves as a platform for industry leaders, including private equity firms, venture capitalists, private credit funds, superannuation funds, sovereign wealth funds, private wealth managers, and family offices, to convene, exchange ideas, and explore business opportunities.
The forum’s agenda is designed to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into the current landscape of private equity and venture capital. Key sessions include:
- Executive Address: An opening session setting the tone for the forum, highlighting the latest trends and developments in the industry.
- The New Gold Rush: Private Wealth: This panel explores the growing significance of private wealth platforms and family offices as sources of capital for alternative investment managers. Discussions will focus on investment selection, investor education, and the implications of democratizing access to alternative investments.
- Private Credit: Moment of Truth: A session delving into the expansion of private credit as an asset class, examining its various facets from senior debt to asset-backed finance. The panel will discuss current macroeconomic conditions, competition with traditional banks, and emerging opportunities in asset-backed finance.
- Asia Deep Dive: Why, Where, and How?: This discussion focuses on investment opportunities across Asia, analyzing markets such as India, Japan, and Australia. Panelists will provide insights into making a compelling case for Asia, the state of buyouts in emerging markets, and strategies for generating liquidity.
- LP Spotlight: The Next Chapter: A session featuring seasoned investors discussing shifts in portfolio construction, the outlook for exits and distributions in 2025, and approaches to diversification in co-investment programs.
The forum also offers ample networking opportunities, including a networking lunch, allowing participants to connect with a diverse group of international LPs, GPs, and advisors. In 2024, the forum attracted over 730 attendees from more than 440 organizations, including 285 limited partners from 24 countries. The 2025 edition aims to build upon this success, providing a conducive environment for meaningful interactions and business development.
Notable limited partners confirmed to speak at the 2025 forum include:
- David Bluff, Managing Director, Real Assets at Future Fund
- James Lilico, Senior Portfolio Manager at Australian Retirement Trust
- Marina Pasika, Head of Growth Alternatives at REST
- Sian Orr, Portfolio Manager at NZ Super Fund
- Tom Macfadyen, Portfolio Manager at Aware Super
- Will MacAulay, General Manager, Unlisted Assets at HESTA
These industry leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on navigating the complexities of the current investment environment.
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into strategies employed by peers to identify opportunities in a complex environment, understand the outlook for deals in Australia, and learn about global macroeconomic and political issues affecting private investors in 2025. The forum will also provide guidance on fundraising in challenging environments and explore alternative liquidity options utilized by GPs to deliver returns.
For more information on registration, agenda details, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official event website. Early registration is recommended, with a 20% discount available for bookings made before January 24.
Join the AVCJ Private Equity Forum Australia & New Zealand 2025 to engage with industry peers, gain actionable insights, and contribute to the dynamic discourse shaping the future of private equity and venture capital in the region.