
First Annual SEO London
Alternative Investments Conference
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
Conference: 12:30pm-6pm
Networking Reception: 6pm-7:30pm
Venue: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD

The 1st annual SEO London Alternative Investments Conference (AICON) is designed to increase access and career development at every point of the investing chain for professionals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the alternative investment space.
Why AICON?
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Gain insight from industry leaders including private equity, real assets, infrastructure, venture capital, limited partners, funds of funds
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Engage with Limited and General Partners
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Network with leaders and peers in the alternative Investments Industry
Who should attend?
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Professionals working within the alternative investments industry
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Cost of participation is £300 (this includes buffet lunch and networking reception)
AGENDA
12.30-13.45 Registration and buffet lunch
13.45-14.00 - Opening Address – Introduction and Welcome
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Nathalie Richards – SEO Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Fairbairn – SEO London Founder and Co-Chair
1400-14.45 - Keynote Fireside Chat
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Nic Humphries – Executive Chairman, HG Capital in conversation with
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Lyn Akashi – Co-Founder, Zetland Capital
14.55-15.40 - Breakout Sessions 1
Expert Insight: Private Equity - Opportunities and challenges in 2023
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Franziska Kayser – Managing Director, KKR
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Joy Tuffield – Partner, Growth Equity, Generation IM
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Dana Haimoff – Managing Director, JP Morgan Asset Management
Expert Insight: Credit - What next in the credit space
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Miguel Toney - Senior Partner, CVC Credit
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Aly Hirji – Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Blackrock
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Marc Chowromootoo – Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Private Credit, Hayfin
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Sridhar Bearelly – Chief Investment Officer of Alternative Credit, ICG
Expert Insight: Real Estate - Approaching the volatile market in 2023
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Jim Garman – Head of EMEA Alternatives and Real Estate, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Private)
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Simon Martin– Senior Partner, Chief Investment Strategist and Head of Research, Tristan Capital
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Farhad Karim – Senior Managing Director, COO Europe, Blackstone
16.05-16.50 - Breakout Sessions 2
Macro Theme: Growth Equity - Navigating the tech landscape
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Naveen Wadhera – Partner, TA Associates
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Nishi Somaiya – Partner, Goldman Sachs
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Doug Hallstrom – Director, Advent International
Macro Theme: Sustainable Investing - Energy transition
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Daniel Boehm– Managing Director, Davidson Kempner
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Evelina Olago – Managing Director, Just Climate LLP
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Tom Redpath – Principal, TowerBrook
Macro Theme: Emerging Markets - Assessing Opportunities in today's emerging markets
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Takudzwa Mutasa – Partner, DPI
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Clarisa de Franco – Managing Director, BII
17.00-17.45 - Plenary Panel Session – Limited Partners’ Approach to Asset Allocation
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Tilly Franklin, Chief Investment Officer, Cambridge University
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Lisha Patel, Managing Director, Wellcome Trust
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Teia Merring, Senior Investment Director, USS
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Miriam Schmitter, Managing Director, Commonfund Capital
17.45-18.00 - Closing Remarks – Nathalie Richards, CEO, SEO London
18:00-19.30 - Drinks Reception – Networking
OUR SUPPORTERS
AICON 2023 Premier Sponsor

AICON 2023 Gold Sponsor

Alternative Investment Programme Sponsor Firms






















Limited Partner Advisory Council









Following on from the success of our sister event SEO AICON US which is now in its 14th year. This will be the 1st annual event for SEO London.