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20 October 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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20 October 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>Session<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
7.45am – 9am<\/td>Breakfast and registration<\/td><\/tr>
8am<\/td>LP breakfast (invite only) in the Meeston Room<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
9.05am<\/td>Welcome speech<\/td><\/tr>
9.15am<\/td>Main panel: Opportunities in alternative credit in 2027<\/strong>

\u2022 Where are the sweet spots in alternative credit?
\u2022 Which geographies are most attractive?
\u2022 Are sub-segments of the asset class gaining traction?
\u2022 Can emerging managers gain a foothold? 
\u2022 How healthy is the market?
\u2022 Which distribution channels are set for the most growth? <\/td><\/tr>
10.05am<\/td>Fireside chat<\/td><\/tr>
10.30am<\/td>Coffee break<\/td><\/tr>
11am<\/td>Main panel: Asset-based finance<\/strong>

\u2022 How much further can the $20tn ABF industry grow?
\u2022 Which particular areas of ABF hold the most potential?
\u2022 How can investors differentiate between managers?
\u2022 Does an influx of new managers into the space present any risks?

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Break-out session: Secondaries <\/strong>

\u2022 What has prompted the rapid growth of the secondaries market?
\u2022 Are GP-led transactions set to outpace LP-led deals?
\u2022 Are there any operational and data transparency challenges?<\/td><\/tr>
11.45am<\/td>Main panel: Fund finance<\/strong>

\u2022 How attractive are innovative areas of alternative credit such as fund finance and SRTs? 
\u2022 Do these opportunities attract different types of investors?
\u2022 What emerging areas are becoming more interesting?
\u2022 Are there more complexities for managers to address? 

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Private session: Insurance advisers roundtable (invite only) <\/strong>
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12.30pm<\/td>Lunch

LP lunch served in the Meeston room<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
1.30pm<\/td>Speaker slot<\/td><\/tr>
1.50pm<\/td>Main panel: Direct lending
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\u2022 Are there still opportunities in direct lending?
\u2022 Is Europe looking more attractive than the US?
\u2022 How can new managers gain market share? 
\u2022 Are returns lucrative enough to lure investors?
\u2022 Are LP demands changing? 

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Private session: Pensions roundtable (invite only)<\/strong>
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2.45pm<\/td>Main panel: AI<\/strong>

\u2022 How is AI changing the alternative credit industry?
\u2022 Has the technology evolved enough to sufficiently meet requirements?
\u2022 What challenges does AI bring from an operational standpoint?\u00a0

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Break-out session: CLOs<\/strong>

\u2022 How do CLOs fit into the wider alternative credit space as a compelling investment proposition?
\u2022 Is the influx of private credit CLOs set to continue?
\u2022 What hurdles do you see for the growth of the industry?
\u2022 Are CLO ETFs filling a gap in the market?\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
3.30pm<\/td>Coffee break<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
4pm<\/td>Main panel: Real assets<\/strong><\/strong>

\u2022 Is real estate making a comeback?
\u2022 Which areas of infrastructure are most attractive?
\u2022 Are there new opportunities in natural resources and commodities?
\u2022 What benefits do real assets present for a diversified portfolio?

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Private session: The regulatory environment for alternative credit \u2013 present and future (chief compliance officers\/general counsel \u2013 invite only)<\/strong>
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4.50pm<\/td>Main panel: insurers and alternative credit<\/strong>

\u2022 Why are insurers increasingly tapping into alternative credit?
\u2022 Are we seeing diversification away from direct lending in portfolios?
\u2022 <\/span>Are ratings a problem?
\u2022 How can insurers choose between managers?

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Private session: COO roundtable (invite only)<\/strong>
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5.40pm<\/td>Closing remarks and drinks reception<\/td><\/tr>
6.30pm<\/td>Event finishes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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