Conference Schedule

Keynote, Panel Discussions and More

Explore the schedule of the previous WHU Private Equity Conference 2024. Stay tuned for updates concerning the upcoming conference in March 2025. All schedule gaps will be filled with networking breaks. Interviews, workshops, and exclusive events will take place parallel to the main agenda.

  • Check-In
    12:00 – 13:30
  • Opening Note
    13:30 – 13:45

    By the Campus for Finance – WHU Private Equity Conference 2024 Team

  • Keynote Speech
    13:45 – 14:45
    Dr. Sebastian Daub

    Partner, Linklaters

  • Panel Discussion
    15:00 – 16:00
    "Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Trends and Strategies in Private Equity"

    Issam Abedin, Dr. Tobias Eichner, Jan-Henrik Förster, Martina Schliemann, Sebastian Wohlgschaft

  • Coffee Break
    16:00 – 17:00
    Take a break and connect over a freshly brewed cup of coffee
  • Panel Discussion
    17:00 – 18:00
    "Evolving Strategies in Mid-Cap Private Equity: A Market Overview"

    Ali Aslan, Tobias Hartz, Jan-Moritz Hohn, Hajo Krösche, Daniel Garlipp

  • Aperitif
    18:00 – 19:30
    Kick-off the evening with refreshing drinks and inspiring conversations in the Chapel
  • Flying Dinner
    19:30 – 21:00
    Refuel and network over a delicious flying dinner at the Vaulted Cellar
  • Casino Night
    21:00 – 23:00
    Round off the first day with our Bridgepoint x AMES Casino Night
  • Breakfast
    10:00-11:30
    Get ready for the day with a delicious breakfast at the Town Hall
  • Keynote Speech
    11:30 – 12:30
    Dr. Steffen Pauls

    Founder & Co-CEO at Moonfare

  • Break
    12:30 – 13:00
  • Keynote Speech
    13:00 – 14:00
    Jan Caspar Hoffmann

    CEO Germany, Alantra

  • Refreshment Break
    14:00 – 15:00
    Take a break and connect over a freshly brewed cup of coffee
  • Career Fair
    15:00 – 17:00
    Get ready to network with our sponsors
  • Fireside Chat
    17:00 – 18:00
    Timo Tauber

    Managing Director, Viessmann Investment

  • Closing Note
    18:00– 18:15
    By the Campus for Finance – WHU Private Equity Conference 2024 Team
  • Shuttle Transfer
    18:15 – 19:00
    Shuttle Service from Stadthalle to Bad Ems
  • Aperitif
    19:00 - 20:00
    Kick-off the evening with refreshing drinks and inspiring conversations in the “Marble Hall”
  • Gala Dinner
    20:00 – 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 2024 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 2024.