2024 JAPAN Investor Conference

Strategic Shifts: Navigating
Change, Dislocation, and Growth

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A Message from Jeff Diehl

We are excited to reconnect with you in-person for the 2024 Adams Street Japan Investor Conference on Tuesday, 10 December in Tokyo. This year’s theme, “Strategic Shifts: Navigating Change, Dislocation, and Growth,” will provide insights into the current state of private markets, timely investment strategy updates, and what Adams Street expects for the road ahead. The program will feature industry-leading guest speakers, and will highlight potential opportunities in co-investments, private credit, and secondaries. An in-depth performance analysis across the firm's investment strategies will also be provided.

Since our inception, Adams Street has strived to share insights into the issues and opportunities shaping private markets investing for over 50 years. With the level of conviction that can only come from decades of experience, our focus is on delivering solutions tailored to the increasingly complex needs of our clients.

Thank you for your continued trust in Adams Street and we hope to see you in December.

Jeff Diehl
Managing Partner & Head of Investments

Event Details

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | The Palace Hotel

1:00pm-1:30pm: Registration | Yamabuki Foyer

1:30pm-5:45pm: Conference | Yamabuki Ballroom

5:45pm-8:00pm: Cocktail Reception & Networking | Fuyo Room

Gain Insights

Hear from the Adams Street team and featured guest speakers on key trends and opportunities that are shaping private markets.

Network

Opportunity to network and connect in-person with fellow attendees and Adams Street leaders.

Join The Conversation

Interact with the presenters, ask questions, vote in interactive polls, and download presentation materials.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: H.E. Rahm Emanuel

We are honored to be joined by keynote speaker, H.E. Rahm Emanuel, the 31st United States Ambassador to Japan. Previously, Ambassador Emanuel was the 55th Mayor of the City of Chicago, a position he held until May 2019. During that time, he made the critical choices necessary to secure Chicago’s future as a global capital. Prior to becoming Mayor, from November 2008 until October 2010, Ambassador Emanuel served as President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff. Ambassador Emanuel was elected four times as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois’s 5th Congressional District (2002-2008). From 1993 to 1998, Ambassador Emanuel was a key member of President Bill Clinton's administration, rising to serve as Senior Advisor to the President for Policy and Politics. As a former Senior Counselor at Centerview Partners and former Managing Director at Wasserstein Perella & Co., Emanuel brings a depth of financial experience to the post.

Featured Insights

Navigating Private Markets in 2024: Opportunity Knocks as Change Accelerates

Our fourth annual Global Investor Survey points to increasing optimism among private markets investors about the outlook for fundraising, liquidity, and returns.

Where Does Competitive Edge Exist In the Secondary Market?

Competitive edge still exists in a growing and evolving secondary market, driven by a buyer's strategic focus, market positioning, and access.

The Advantages of Being a Lead Lender: Bill Sacher Q&A

For lead lenders, more access to information and influence over documentation can improve underwriting and drive superior risk-adjusted returns.