A Caesura in the Investment Environment
Inflation, Interest, Narratives

A Caesura in the Investment Environment
Inflation, Interest, Narratives

March 23 & 24, 2023

Stadthalle Vallendar, Germany

February 27, 2022

PARTICIPATION

A Unique Experience Tailored to Your Profile

A unique conference requires unique participants. Highly acclaimed partners and speakers add the exceptional edge that defines the WHU Private Equity Conference.

Student Program
For Current Graduate-Level Students
YOUR PROFILE
//  Currently enrolled at graduate level with strong results
//  Background of relevant practical experience
//  Record of extracurricular and international experience
YOUR BENEFITS
//  Access to all speeches, panels, and fireside chats
//  Invitations to interviews, workshops, and other events
//  A variety of networking opportunities (e.g., career fair)
//  Complementary food and drinks during the conference
//  Free accommodation via one of our WHU student hosts
//  Goodie bag full of merchandise from our event partners
We also offer discounted tickets that are need-based. Please contact us via participants@cff-pec.com if you feel addressed and want to take advantage of this opportunity.
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79.99 € 79.99 €
Young Professional Program
Young Professional 
Program
For Young Professionals & MBA Students
YOUR PROFILE
//  2–7 years of practical experience in relevant industries
//  Completed master's degree or ongoing MBA
//  Professional proficiency in both English and German
YOUR BENEFITS
//  All benefits included in the student program
//  Exclusive workshops aimed at young professionals
//  Enhanced networking opportunities/events
Apply Now
99.99 € 99.99 €
Student Program
For Current Graduate-Level Students
YOUR PROFILE
//  Currently enrolled in a business-related program at graduate level with strong academic results
//  Background of relevant practical experience (in the form of internships, working student positions, etc.)
//  Evidence of extracurricular involvement, international exposure, and an interest in finance-related fields
YOUR BENEFITS
//  Gain access to all speeches and panels hosted over the course of the conference
//  Get the chance to be invited to an interview, workshop, or networking event by our sponsors
//  Enjoy a multitude of opportunities to network with corporate represenativies and other participants
Apply Now
79.99 €
Young Professional Program
Young Professional 
Program
For Young Professionals & MBA Students
YOUR PROFILE
//  2–7 years of relevant practical experience with companies in the finance and/or consulting industry
//  Evidence of a strong academic record with a master's degree or ongoing MBA from an esteemed institution
//  Previous international experience with a professional proficiency in both English and German
YOUR BENEFITS
//  All opportunities included in the student program are also included in the young professional program
//  Get the chance to be invited to interviews and exclusive workshops targeted at young professionals
//  Enjoy enhanced opportunities to connect with corporate representatives (e.g,. networking dinner)
Apply Now
99.99 €
Our application tool closes on February 27 at 11:59 PM CET. Apply now and use discount code LastChance to save 25%!

This year's Schedule

Great Speeches and More

All schedule gaps will be filled with networking breaks. Interviews, workshops, and exclusive events will take place parallel to the main agenda.

  • Check-In
    9:00 – 10:30

  • Opening Note
    10:30 – 10:40

    By the Campus for Finance – WHU Private Equity Conference 2023 Team

  • Keynote Speech
    10:40 – 11:25
    Dr. Thorsten Groth

    Roland Berger, Principal

  • Coffee Break
    11:25 – 11:45
  • Panel Discussion
    11:45 – 12:45
    Private Equity’s Inflation Challenge - Where Do Returns Really Come From?

    Gerrit Frohn, Tobias Hartz, Maximilian Kastka, Johannes Zuberer

  • Lunch
    12:45 – 14:00
  • Panel Discussion
    14:00 – 15:00
    The Next Debt Bubble - Has Private Equity Created Corporate Debt Monsters?

    Tobias Eichner, Nelli Mirontschenko

  • Coffee Break
    15:00 – 15:15
  • Career Fair
    15:15 – 17:00
    Meet Our Sponsors And Take the Chance to Expand Your Network
  • Fireside Chat
    17:15 – 18:00
    Hermann Dambach

    Oaktree Capital, Managing Director

  • Wine Tasting  
    18:00 – 20:30
    We Will Welcome You in the Gewölbekeller or at One of Our Exclusive Events
  • Casino Night
    20:30 – 22:00
    Show Your Blackjack and Poker Skills to Win one of Our Special Prizes
  • Brunch
    10:00-12:00
  • Keynote Speech
    12:00 – 12:45
    Tobias Hartz

    Simon-Kucher, Head of Transaction Services & Private Equity

  • Break
    12:45 – 13:00

  • Keynote Speech
    13:00 – 14:00
    Investor Appetite - How Has It Changed During the Caesura in the Investment Environment?

    Michael Drill, Kurosch Habibi, Volker Hichert, Alexandra Pederzani

  • Break
    14:00 – 14:15
  • Keynote Speech
    14:15 – 15:00
    Andreas Zetzsche

    Partner, Carlsquare

  • Coffee & Cake Break
    15:00 – 15:45
  • Coffee Chat
    15:45 – 17:15
    Alexander Schober

    PAI Partners, Vice President

  • Shuttles
    17:15 – 18:00

    Transfer to Klostergut Besselich for our Evening Program

  • Aperitif
    18:00 – 19:00

  • Fireside Chat
    19:00 – 19:45
    Friederike Helfer

    Cevian Capital, Partner

  • Break
    19:45 – 20:00
  • Gala Dinner & Drinks
    20:00 – 22:00

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy Two Days Full of Exciting Opportunities

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Speeches
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Panel Discussions
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Interviews
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Workshops
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Networking
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Career Fair
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Gala Dinner
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Afterparty

Location

Stadthalle (Congress Hall) Vallendar

The WHU Private Equity Conference 2022 took place in Vallendar's very own congress hall, which is situated right next to the campus of WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (walking distance of 2 minutes). The congress hall hosts various WHU events throughout the year—the second most recent Campus for Finance conference here was the WHU New Year's Conference 2019.