Conference Schedule

Keynote, Panel Discussions and More

Explore the schedule of the WHU Private Equity Conference 2025. All schedule gaps will be filled with networking breaks. Interviews, workshops, and exclusive events will take place parallel to the main agenda.

Day 1
Day 2
  • Check-In
    09:30 – 11:00
  • Opening Note
    11:00 – 11:15
    By the Campus for Finance – WHU Private Equity Conference 2025 Team
  • Fireside Chat
    11:15 – 12:00
    Jan-Daniel Neumann

    Co-Founder & Partner, Bregal Unternehmerkapital

  • Lunch & Learn
    12:30 – 13:15
    Michael Siefke

    Partner & Chair of Europe Private Equity, Bain Capital

  • Panel Discussion
    13:30 – 14:30
    The Future of Private Equity in DACH: Market Dynamics, Investor Sentiment, and Strategic Exits

    Dr. Ingo Krocke, Christian Puschmann, Christof Huth, Carsten Kratz

  • Coffee Break
    14:30 – 15:00
    Take a break and connect over a freshly brewed cup of coffee
  • Career Fair
    15:00 – 17:15
    Get ready to network with our sponsors
  • Break
    17:15 – 17:30
  • Keynote Speech
    17:30 – 18:15
    Michael Brigl

    Senior Partner & Head of Central Europe, BCG

  • Break
    18:15 – 19:00
  • Aperitif
    19:00 – 20:00
    Kick-off the evening with refreshing drinks and inspiring conversations in the Vaulted Cellar
  • Flying Dinner
    20:00 – 21:00
    Refuel and network over a delicious flying dinner at the Vaulted Cellar
  • Casino Evening
    21:00 – 00:00
    Round off the first day with our Casino Night
  • Brunch
    10:00-12:00
    Get ready for the day with a delicious brunch at the Town Hall
  • Panel Discussion
    12:00 – 13:00
    Beyond the Deal: Private Equity Strategies for Growth, Innovation, and Exits

    Ronald Ayles, Peter Wirtz, Giovanna Maag, Moritz Elfers

  • Break
    13:00 – 13:15
  • Fireside Chat
    13:15 – 14:00
    Dr. Alexander Dibelius

    Managing Partner & Head of DACHI, CVC Capital Partners

  • Break
    14:00 – 14:15
  • Panel discussion
    14:15 – 15:15
    Driving the Energy Transition: Strategies from Investment to Execution

    Dr. Moritz Weiss, Dr. Rainer Langel, Dr. Christoph Husmann, Dr. Thomas Froitzheim

  • Coffee Break
    15:15 – 16:00
    Take a break and connect over a freshly brewed cup of coffee
  • Fireside Chat
    16:00 – 16:45
    Gerrit Frohn

    Global Client Service Partner, EY-Parthenon

  • Break
    16:45 – 17:00
  • Fireside Chat
    17:00 – 17:45
    Shaping Europe's Future: The Role of Private Equity and Family Businesses in Germany

    Harald Dürr, Philip Oetker

  • Closing Note
    17:45– 18:00
    By the Campus for Finance – WHU Private Equity Conference 2025 Team
  • Shuttle Transfer
    18:00 – 19:00
    Shuttle Service from Stadthalle to Klostergut
  • Gala Dinner
    19:00 – 21:30
    Savor a three-course meal and indulge in conversations to reflect on the event’s highlights
  • Music & Drinks
    21:30 – 00:00
    Round off the conference over drinks and music. Your transfer back can happen at any time

Location

Stadthalle (Congress Hall) Vallendar

The WHU Private Equity Conference 2025 will take 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 most recent Campus for Finance conference here was the WHU New Year's Conference 2025.

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