London Business School's inaugural Private Equity Conference 2003 is the first truly integrated meeting of industry executives, investors, academics and business school students, which will establish a forum to share opinions and insights in a highly interactive and personal setting. “Turbulence in Private Equity: Is the Worst Over or Approaching?” will focus on today's challenging business environment and the implications for investment opportunities.

Industry professionals and distinguished academics will address delegates through a series of speeches and panel discussions on topics including buyouts, fund of funds, real estate and venture capital.

Over 25 senior professionals from firms such as Apax Partners, Amadeus Capital, Goldman Sachs, The Blackstone Group, KKR, Permira, 3i, Add Partners, BC Partners, Doughty Hanson, HarbourVest and Unigestion will share their perspectives during six interactive panel discussions.

In addition delegates will be able to exchange ideas, knowledge and information on “Globalization of Private Equity: Survival of the Fittest” at the kick-off dinner to be held on June 2nd at the Naval & Military Club on St. James' Square, London.