WHEN

Wednesday
April 25, 2018

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

WHERE

Kellogg School of Management Global Hub

2211 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60201

WHAT

The 19th Annual Kellogg Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference will tackle pressing issues affecting today’s investing climate by drawing on the insights of leading investors, portfolio company executives and industry consultants.

SAVE THE DATE

The 19th Annual Kellogg Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference will tackle pressing issues affecting today’s investing climate by drawing on the insights of leading investors, portfolio company executives and industry consultants.

Keynote Speakers

Peter Barris

Chairman &
General Partner

New Enterprise Associates

Reeve Waud '89 KSM

Founder &
Managing Partner

Waud Capital Partners

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Tim Brown

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Allbirds

Schedule of Events

8:00 AM – 9:10 AM

Check-in & Breakfast

9:10 AM – 9:20 AM

Opening Remarks: Bon French '76 KSM, Chairman of Adams Street Partners

9:20 AM – 10:05 AM

Morning Keynote Address: Peter Barris, Chairman & General Partner of New Enterprise Associates

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

PE - Developing Talent in the Middle Market

VC - Entrepreneur Spotlight: Tim Brown, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Allbirds

11:10 AM – 11:55 AM

PE - International Investing

VC - Women in Venture Capital

11:55 AM – 12:40 PM

Lunch

12:40 PM – 1:25 PM

PE - The Rise of Family Offices in Direct Investing

VC - Rethinking Innovation & Investment Opportunities in Healthcare

1:35 PM – 2:20 PM

PE - Selling Yourself, Differentiation in Competitive Markets

VC - Navigating the VC Hype Cycle

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

PE - Add-Ons as a Source of Value

VC - The Future of Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain Technologies

3:20 PM – 4:05 PM

Afternoon Keynote Address: Reeve Waud '89 KSM, Founder & Managing Partner of Waud Capital

4:05 pm – 5:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

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