Morning

 

10:00 – 10:30
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

 

10:30 – 10:35
Chair’s Opening Remarks

Chair
Nick Reeve
Editor
Pensions Expert

10:35 – 10:55
Keynote address

Speaker
John Flint
Chief Executive Officer
National Wealth Fund

11:00 – 12:30
Question Time Panel 1: Investing in UK Infrastructure – Your Questions Answered
The UK Infrastructure Bank is now the National Wealth Fund. The new National Wealth Fund will expand UKIB’s remit beyond infrastructure in support of the government’s industrial strategy, building on its success over the last three years. Our panellists will outline their views on the National Wealth Fund and infrastructure investment opportunities while delivering on the government’s vision for UK PLC. Audience members will again be encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the debate, with questions submitted in advance.

Moderator
Nick Reeve
Summit Chair

Panellists
Steve Lomas
Managing Director, Banking and Investments
National Wealth Fund

Guy Opperman
Former Pensions Minister – 2017-2022

Speaker to be confirmed: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

12:30 – 13:00
Interview and Q&A: British Growth Partnership – Driving Investment in Innovation
A new US President, a new UK budget and the start of a global rate-cutting cycle. Many of the questions we debated in 2024 have been answered. However, every answer brings a new set questions. In this session, our speaker will share insights on the economic, political and monetary landscape and explore the implications for markets and opportunities for investors as we head into 2025.

Interviewer
Nick Reeve
Summit Chair

Interviewee
Louis Taylor
CEO
British Business Bank

 

13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch

Afternoon

 

14:00 – 14:05
Chair’s Introduction

Chair
Nick Reeve
Summit Chair

14:05 – 15:35
Question Time Panel 2: Investing in UK Private Markets – Your Questions Answered
Our panellists will explain their views on the investment opportunities and challenges within UK markets, focusing on venture capital and private equity. Audience members will be encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the debate, with questions submitted in advance.

Moderator
Nick Reeve
Summit Chair

Panellists
Nick Dixon
Head of Pensions
Avon Pension Fund

Tom Taylor
Head of Policy, Legal & Regulatory
BVCA

15:35 – 15:40
Chair’s Closing Remarks

Chair
Nick Reeve
Editor
Pensions Expert

 

15:40 – 17:00
Drinks Reception