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SEO London’s Alternative Investments Conference (AICON) is designed for professionals at every point across the investing chain. AICON features industry leaders providing private market insights alongside a unique opportunity for networking amongst professionals in the alternative investments space.
AICON 2026 promises to be the biggest and most impressive event yet!
Why AICON?
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A leading private markets event attracting over 300+ attendees and 30+ speakers.
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Insights from leading investors across private equity and credit with specialist “deep dives”, including infrastructure, real estate, sports and sustainability.
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Limited and General Partner engagement.
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Networking with leaders and peers in private markets.
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Supporting the career development of SEO London alumni, at all stages of their careers.
Who should attend?
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Working professionals (2+ years industry experience) within the alternative investments industry.
For more information on sponsorship or attendance at our 2026 event please email us at aicon@seo-london.org or click here to sign up to our AICON mailing list.
Agenda
‘Private Markets in a Volatile World’
10.30 – Coffee and registration
11:00 – Welcome & opening remarks
11.10 -12.00 – In conversation
➤ Ralph Schlosstein – Chairman Emeritus of Evercore, Senior Advisor to Warburg Pincus, Co- Founder of BlackRock
➤ Andrew Fairbairn – Founder & Co-Chair, SEO London
12.00-13.00 – VIP and Networking Lunches
13.00-14.00 – Keynote Fireside Chat - Beyond the Cycle: The Future of Private Markets
➤ Ric Lewis – Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Tristan Capital Partners
➤ Philipp Freise – Co-Head of European Private Equity, KKR
➤ Dami Lalude – Managing Director, Bregal Sphere
14.15-15.15 – Breakouts Session 1
Private Equity: Beyond Buyouts in the Age of Disruption
➤ Issam Abedin – Managing Director, Warburg Pincus
➤ Michail Zekkos – Partner Co-Head of Technology, Permira
➤ Franziska Kayser – Partner, Co-Head of European Private Equity, KKR
Emerging Markets: Volatility, Value and the Next Wave
➤ Joanne Yoo – Partner, Development Partners International
➤ Jide Olanrewaju – Partner, TPG
Real Estate in the Spotlight: Canary Wharf’s Renaissance
➤ Shobi Khan – Chief Executive Officer, Canary Wharf Group
➤ Ian Marcus – Senior Partner, Eastdil Secured
15.45-16.45 – Breakouts Session 2
Secondaries & Continuation Vehicles: Liquidity in a Locked-up World
➤ Brenlen Jinkens – Partner, PJT Park Hill
➤ Nik Morandi – Senior Managing Director, Strategic Partners, Blackstone
➤ Bawa Kiwanuka – Principal, Apax Partners
Private Credit: Opportunity or overcrowded?
➤ Carlos Baigorri – Managing Director, Davidson Kempner
➤ Peter Lockhead – Co-Head of Senior Debt Partners, ICG
➤ Adil Seetal – Senior Managing Director, CVC Capital Partners
➤ Suzana Perić - Managing Director and Co-Head of Sourcing & Origination, Oaktree
➤ Deborah Cohen Malka – Partner and Portfolio Manager, Albacore Capital
Infrastructure: New Data Paradigm
➤ Charlie Tafoya - Co-Founder and CEO, Chronograph
➤ Assia Belkahia - Partner, Antin Infrastrucure Partners
17.00-17.45 – LP-GP Power Panel - Capital Commitments in a Changing World
➤ Amelia Rosenberg – Vice President, Advent International
➤ Danielle Candfield – Director Client Services, Hg Capital
➤ Dana Haimoff - Managing Director, JP Morgan Asset Management
➤ Helene Schutrumpf - Founder, Drake Advisory
17.45-18.00 – Closing Remarks
18:00-19.30 – Networking Drinks Reception
What previous attendees say about AICON?
WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT AICON
"It was truly inspiring to see industry experts come together to discuss the future of alternative investments"
"A huge thank you to SEO London for putting on such a fantastic event and to all the speakers for sharing their expertise"
"I was so inspired by the talent and heart that I found at AICON. I walked away with some great connections and I look forward to returning"
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