25th ANNUAL CHICAGO BOOTH PRIVATE EQUITY CONFERENCE

Friday, March 6th, 2025 | Chicago, IL 60611

Featured Panel Discussions

​First Time Funds – Strategies & Challenges

​Launching a first-time fund is both an exciting and daunting endeavor. Learn from fund managers and LPs about the nuances of fundraising without a track record, developing an investable thesis, and building institutional trust from day one.

​Integrating AI into Portfolio Value Creation / Internal Fund Operations

​Discover how leading firms are incorporating artificial intelligence and automation into their value creation strategies. From predictive analytics to process automation, learn what tools are shaping the next generation of operational excellence.

​First Institutional Capital in Founder-Owned Businesses

​Gain insights into investing as the first institutional partner in founder-led companies. Panelists will discuss aligning incentives, building trust, and structuring deals to support long-term value creation in the lower middle market.

​Talent Management in Portfolio Companies

​Talent is often the most critical driver of portfolio company success. This session will explore best practices for recruiting C-suite leaders, building scalable org structures, and aligning management incentives with value creation goals.

​Large-Cap Buyouts

​Explore the strategies and operational frameworks that define success in large cap buyouts. This session will cover sourcing competitive deals, driving operational improvements at scale, and managing complex capital structures across mature portfolio companies.

​Optimizing Asset Ownership – Value Creation within a Portfolio

​This session dives into the tools, KPIs, and frameworks used to optimize performance across a portfolio. Learn from operating partners and investment professionals about cross-portfolio initiatives, margin improvement strategies, and post-close playbooks.