PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Opening Remarks & Introductory Keynotes
The Global & European Alternatives Investment Landscape
The European Alternatives Market - Investment Outlook 2026
• Investment trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities
• The key asset classes in the alternative investment universe
• The outlook for 2026
• Focus on private markets
Regulatory & Compliance Outlook
Exploring the Regulatory Agenda
• Key regulatory developments and impact on alternative investment markets
• Upcoming regulations for fund managers and investors
• ESG and compliance requirements
Private Equity – Investment Strategies & Fundraising
Private Equity in 2026 – Growth, Strategies & Sectors
• Best Sectors for Private Equity Deals in 2026
• Growth Equity, VC, Real Estate, Distressed Assets, and NPLs
• Exit Strategies & Investor Appetite
• ESG & Impact Investing
Venture Capital & Private Credit
European VC – Trends & Opportunities
• Investment trends & sector focus
• Institutional investment in venture capital
• Expected ROIs & valuation trends
Private Credit – Credit Funds & Direct Lending
• Why is private credit still attractive?
• Investor demand & outlook for 2026
• Role of private credit in facilitating middle-market lending
AIFs – Capital Raising & Cross-Border Distribution
Fundraising & Global Distribution Trends
• Strategies for attracting private capital
• Challenges in cross-border distribution
• Platforms & alternative fundraising channels
The Future of Tokenization in Funds
The Impact of Tokenization on Fund Liquidity & Distribution
• Tokenization of funds & securities
• Efficiency, risk management, and liquidity enhancement
Industry-Specific & Thematic Investment Opportunities
Infrastructure, Shipping & Real Assets
• Investment strategies in infrastructure & real estate
• Shipping industry insights
ESG & Sustainability in Alternative Investments
• ESG integration in private markets
• Impact investing & sustainable funds
Workshops / Breakout Sessions
Workshop 1: Fund Administration – Key Challenges & Solutions
Workshop 2: The Cyprus Venture Capital Ecosystem