Register for one of our roundtable sessions and join the discussion.
The roundtables at the Technical Policy Conference are topic-specific discussions that take place from 12:10-13:10 on 18 November and are designed to explore key technical policy issues in depth.
Hosted by the BVCA and supported by our sponsors, the roundtables are complimentary for approved participants. They offer a unique opportunity for General Partners across the private capital ecosystem to engage in meaningful dialogue on topics of common interest.
Browse the full list of sessions below and register your interest in attending. Please be advised that places at these roundtables are limited and pending confirmation from the BVCA.
Cross-Border Investing: Opportunities and Challenges for Mid-Market Private Equity
Time & date:
18 November 2025 | 12:10-13:10 (GMT)
Audience:
Senior GPs
Synopsis:
As mid-market private equity firms continue to seek growth beyond their home markets, cross-border investing is increasingly becoming a strategic imperative. This focused roundtable will explore the motivations driving firms to expand internationally - from accessing new sectors and achieving valuation advantages, to managing macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts across Europe and beyond.
Drawing on real-life case studies, the discussion will examine the operational, cultural, and financial complexities of executing cross-border deals. Participants will share perspectives on how to navigate regulatory frameworks, manage local accounting and legal nuances, and leverage on-the-ground expertise to de-risk transactions and unlock value.
Key topics include:
- What’s driving the surge in cross-border investment activity?
- Practical approaches to sourcing and winning deals in new markets
- Overcoming legal, regulatory, and cultural barriers
- The role of local advisers in successful deal execution
- Outlook: where next for cross-border value creation and exits?
Join us for an interactive discussion on how private equity firms can mitigate risk and capture opportunity in an increasingly international dealmaking environment.
Does a compliance manager need to be an AI Expert Now?
Time & date:
18 November 2025 | 12:10-13:10 (GMT)
Audience:
Senior GPs
Synopsis:
AI is rapidly transforming private markets – from fund administration to portfolio management. But as these tools become more embedded in daily operations, compliance managers face a new challenge: how much do they need to understand the technology driving decisions around risk, reporting, and governance?
The upside?
AI can automate manual tasks, improve data accuracy, and streamline reporting – freeing up time for strategic oversight.
The challenge?
AI tools can be complex, opaque, and hard to audit. Non-technical teams may struggle to assess their reliability and integrating them into existing workflows isn’t always seamless.
This interactive session will explore:
- How AI is changing the compliance function
- What skills compliance managers actually need
- The trade-offs between speed, control, and transparency
- How to stay ahead without getting overwhelmed by tech