• How is the current global investment climate affecting emerging markets private equity?
• Which markets and sectors are expected to see greater investment activity over the next several years and why?
• As legal and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve around the globe, how can investors navigate these issues successfully in emerging markets?
• Consolidation is a continuing trend in private equity, resulting in fewer and larger fund managers. How do large pools of capital impact deal flow and market entry for smaller firms?

• Which countries have the best capacity to absorb private equity investments and why?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of local fund managers’ “feet on the street” vs. the global asset managers with sector expertise in sourcing and managing the best deals?
• Why hasn’t the demand for co-investments materialized into structured deals?
• Do the benefits of diversification override the double layer of fees charged by fund of funds?

Impact Investing: Profit with Purpose

• What is an impact investment and what differentiates it from other emerging markets investments, including those made by development finance institutions?
• What approaches are taken by investors for monitoring and assessing impact?
• How do investors and business owners balance the profit motivation with the objective to create positive impact and how are conflicts between the two objectives managed?
• What is the typical profile for impact investments, and are there certain sectors or geographies that are particularly desirable in the current investment climate?

Regional Spotlight: Latin America

• What place should Latin America have in global private equity programs? Has Latin American private equity finally come of age?
• Are local pools of capital ready to replace international Limited Partners? Is it getting too crowded in some places?
• Which markets and sectors offer the best opportunities?
• What drives Latin America deal flow? Where are the exits?

• What steps are managers in the once-active IPO markets of China and India taking to cope with the continuing drought? Are the prospects for listing improving?
• How prevalent are dividend recapitalizations in emerging markets and what are the risks? What other non-traditional liquidation options are yielding results?
• Are cash-rich corporates beginning to spend in emerging markets? For which sectors and markets does the outlook for trade buyers look most promising?

• In 2009, 96 emerging market funds held final closes on an average fund size of US$192 million, versus 84 funds closing on an average of US$419 million in 2012. What are the overall effects of this consolidation on the market?
• Has this concentration of private equity capital flows hindered LPs’ ability to access mid-market growth opportunities and viable emerging market-based businesses operating in the middle market segment?
• Are intermediaries, such as fund of funds, a solution for LPs wishing to funnel capital to the middle market or are they part of the problem by supporting larger funds themselves?

Track A: China

• Given the changing landscape of private equity in China, where are the opportunities for the next 3-5 years?
• What are the critical success factors for China focused private equity firms today versus pre-2008? What are the most pressing challenges?
• Is there a case for sector focused funds in China? Which sectors should be represent and where?
• Is there a case for cross border deals between China and other countries? What are the models that will present the greatest opportunities?
• Is the China IPO market going to return? Is M&A gaining popularity in exiting Chinese companies? Who are the buyers? What are the key challenges for executing this exit strategy?

Track B: Mexico

• How does Mexico’s prominence as an “Aztec Tiger” affect the deal environment?
• Will structural reforms such as the “Pact for Mexico” make the energy and telecommunications sector attractive for investment?
• Four years since the first CKD issuance, what role will local pension funds play in the development of the industry over the next 2-3 years?
• What are the greatest challenges attracting international LPs to invest in Mexico?

Track C: MENA

• Has the impact of the Arab Spring created persisting difficulties or are new opportunities in the making? How has it affected LP priorities in the region?
• What is the role of sector funds in the region? Are there prospects in healthcare and climate change / cleantech?
• Are opportunities to be found in stable locations like the Gulf Cooperation Council and Morocco? How about post-conflict growth potential in Iraq and Libya?
• Is regional expansion and integration a viable strategy for Middle Eastern companies? Can private equity funds facilitate regional expansion?

Track D: Russia

• Is Emerging Europe getting back on track for economic growth after years of financial crisis and Euro zone spillover? How are the prospects for Private Equity in CEE in the new environment?
• How does the Russian government's activities in the private equity and venture capital sectors affecting the private equity climate?
• Is Russia emerging as a new "Silicon Valley"? What are the prospects for Eastern Europe and Turkey?
• Are LPs showing more interest in Russia and Emerging Europe? What is the outlook for fundraising in 2013?

Track A: Sub-Saharan Africa

• With the increased number, diversity, and size of funds in the region, can we confirm that African private equity has come of age?
• What has been the impact of the growth of private equity intermediaries, normally found in more established markets?
• What are some examples of value add by fund managers that have resulted in increased value of investments, including quality and variety of exists?
• What are the unique challenges that investors still face in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Track B: Frontier Markets

• How do regulatory issues in the Frontier Markets impact GPs and their business decisions?
• Given the fund raising climate today, which LPs are most attracted to investment opportunities in the Frontier Markets?
• In what ways does the due diligence process differ in Frontier Markets versus other markets?
• What are best practices for building local teams in these markets?

Track C: India

• Where are the exits in India today, and what are the current valuation trends?
• Will the general partner population shrink?
• After the lack of enthusiasm for Indian private equity in the past couple of years, is the sentiment turning, and if so, is it a sustainable trend?
• Do secondary sales represent a pattern that is becoming mainstream?

Track D: Southeast Asia

• Is the private equity story in Southeast Asia sustainable? What drives deal flow and exits?
• How real is the ASEAN one economy integration in 2015? What are the implications for PE investors?
• What are the key challenges in running a regional PE business in Southeast Asia vs. a country-focused business?
• In which countries and which sectors are the most relevant PE opportunities?
• Besides investment, what else do companies in Southeast Asia need?
• Should Southeast Asia regional focused PE funds include or exclude frontier markets such as Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos in their strategy? Why? How?

• What are the different types of institutional investors that are looking to allocate in the emerging market private equity space?
• How does the type of institution and/or geographic focus dictate private equity and emerging markets private equity allocations?
• What due diligence and reporting standards are required for different types of institutions?
• How are institutional investors using emerging markets private equity investments to compliment their overall portfolios?

• What are the global expectations for liquidity and what will be the impact on private equity?
• Which countries could be impacted by tighter monetary policy?
• How will emerging market stock markets impact institutional investors’ appetite for private equity in these markets?

Track A: Terms & Conditions

• What will be the likely impact of increased industry regulation across the globe on fund terms and conditions with regard to funds operating in emerging markets?
• What are the current trends in management fees, carried interest, key person and distribution provisions, etc.? How have terms evolved in the new global financial landscape?
• How are co-invest programs being implemented, and what do GPs and LPs need to consider in these situations?
• What are the disclosure requirements around conflicts of interest, and how are conflicts managed?
• How is the private equity model evolving? Are new structures for investing outside of the normal pooled direct investment vehicle becoming more prevalent?

Track B: Investing in Women

• Is investing in women smart economics?
• Are there economic benefits to investing in women-owned businesses?
• Which regions or market segments have been overlooked?
• Should managers be aware of specific characteristics of women-owned businesses?

Track C: SMEs

• What are the unique opportunities and challenges within the SME space?
• Are there specific geographies or sectors that lend themselves to successful SME investments more than others?
• Are ticket sizes and deal pipelines an issue?
• How can SME firms prove the value of their model in a competitive investment climate?

Track A: Compliance issues for GPs

• What are the compliance challenges facing GPs today?
• How do increases in regulatory oversight (i.e. Dodd Frank, Basel III, and AIFMD) impact GPs operating in emerging markets?
• What anticipated new compliance requirements should GPs be preparing for today and how?
• What best practices should PE firms consider in implementing internal compliance programs

Track B: Increased Role of the Credit Market

• Why is the role of the credit market increasing in the current global investment climate?
• What are the major challenges that firms are facing as they move into the credit space?
• How can this sector improve its profitability and perception in the marketplace?
• What are alternative structures for higher returns and impact - Evergreen/Open-Ended structures?

Track C: Resource efficiency investments

•  Is the worst over yet for Cleantech investments?
• Where are the opportunities in broad environment sectors such as pollution reduction, water treatment and service and energy efficiency?
• How are risks assessed for investing in renewables under the new generation of incentive and regulatory regime for renewable?
• What are examples of exits for renewable projects?

• The increase in the middle class in the emerging markets is expected to drive global commodity prices higher.
• What are the implications for oil and gas, livestock and agricultural commodities and related industries?
• Given access to electricity is a key enabler for growing middle classes in emerging markets, what are the implications for both the generation business and the consumers in these economies?
• Can power generation be added in an environmentally sensitive manner and still meet the rapid growth requirements?

• Which infrastructure and real assets sectors present the most compelling investment thesis in emerging markets?
• How do investment strategies differ between the diverse range of infrastructure and real assets opportunities from real estate and timber, to energy, telecom, mining and beyond?
• How have uncertain conditions in global real estate markets created opportunities and challenges for real estate investors in emerging markets?
• What are the special governmental, regulatory and other issues that investors must consider when dealing with infrastructure and real asset investments?

• What are the perceived risks and benefits that LPs associate with investments in this sector?
• Do LPs approach real assets and infrastructure investing differently than other types of PE investments?
• What do LPs look for in a real assets or infrastructure investment? What do they look for in a fund manager in this sector?