This panel will explore the evolving landscape of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and their role in shaping global investment strategies. Our expert speakers will provide insights into the Luxembourg AIF framework, the operational nuances for Indian asset managers, and the regulatory and governance trends impacting private assets. The discussion will also shed light on popular fund jurisdictions that Indian fund managers consider for structuring their funds and raising capital.

Moderator

Kavitha Ramachandran

Apex Fund Services S.A.

Chief Operating Officer - Luxembourg

Panellists

Partner

Managing Partner

Director

Senior Director Fund Raising & Investor Relations

13.00 - 14.00

Networking lunch

14.00 - 14.45

Expanding Global Access: Navigating Europe’s Evolving AIF Distribution Landscape

Join our expert panel as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for Alternative Investment Funds in accessing European and global investors. This discussion will explore the evolving European distribution framework, key regulatory considerations, and strategic approaches for non-EU AIF managers—particularly Indian AIFMs—looking to expand their investor base. Gain actionable insights on market dynamics, fund structuring options, and the future of fundraising in a complex yet promising global environment.

Moderator

Luc de Vet

ONE

Partner, Alternatives and Relationship Management

Panellists

Shashaank Awasthi

Anyssa Venture Capital

Co-founder

TC Meenakshisundaram

Chiratae Ventures

Founder & Vice Chairman

Navin Sambtani

EAAA Alternatives

Managing Director

14.45 - 15.30

The Indian Asset Management Industry – Past, Present and Future. The journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 – opportunities and challenges

Moderator

Ashish Wakankar

EquiPoise Capital Management Private Limited

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Panellists

Anthony Heredia

Mahindra Manulife Investment Management

Managing Director & CEO

Mahesh Nandurkar

Jefferies

MD and HoR

Avinash Satwalekar

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India)

President

15.30 - 16.00

Coffee break

16.00 - 16.45

UCITS : Key considerations for APAC managers in manufacturing and distributing products

This panel will explore the evolving UCITS landscape, with expert speakers offering insights on the manufacturing of Luxembourg UCITS, distribution challenges and opportunities for APAC managers, and emerging regulatory trends.

Moderator

Corinne Prinz

Arendt & Medernach

Partner

Panellists

CEO of ETFs

COO

16.45 - 17.30

Investing in Tomorrow: Infrastructure Funds and the ESG Revolution

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in his Budget 2025-2026 speech, highlighted that infrastructure funds are meant for nation-building, with USD 138 billion allocated to the sector. As India's infrastructure sector grows at a CAGR of 9.57% over the next five years, an estimated USD 2.2 trillion in investments will be required. This panel will discuss opportunities for infrastructure funds, the role of impact investing, strategies for navigating investments, and the future outlook for infrastructure funds in India.

Moderator

Namita Das

Dentons Link Legal

Partner

Panellists

Anupriya Gupta

ASK Investment Managers

Vice President, Sustainability

Ramesh Seenippandian

Larsen & Toubro

Head at Mergers and Acquisitions

Mukesh Soni