The Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to bringing together women professionals from across the private capital sector, including institutional investors, consultants, asset managers, and industry advisors. This event offers a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and professional development, fostering connections among leaders in the field.
Key topics at the summit include discussions on private equity strategies, with a focus on balancing direct and co-investing approaches. Sessions will explore how evolving dynamics between limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs), as well as changes in the investment environment, are influencing LP deal activity. Attendees will gain insights into adapting investment strategies and managing portfolio companies in response to shifting global government policies.
The summit features a range of practical opportunities, including panel discussions moderated by industry experts. Notably, Laurie Duke, a partner at Torys LLP, will moderate a panel titled "Private Equity: Balancing Direct and Co-Investing: How the Changing LP-GP Dynamics and Investing Environment Is Impacting LP Deal Activity" on October 1 at 1:50 p.m. This session will delve into the adaptation of private equity firms to current market conditions.
This event is ideal for women professionals in the private capital sector seeking to enhance their knowledge, expand their professional networks, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of private equity and investment strategies.
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Speakers(48)
Adele Gorrilla
Chief Investment Officer at Attinger
Adele Gorrilla serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Attinger. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Alejandra Arguello
Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital
Alejandra Arguello is a Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Alex Thorn
Vice President at Fulcrum Capital Partners
Alex Thorn is a Vice President at Fulcrum Capital Partners. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Anastasia Elia
Managing Director, Head of Private Equity at IMCO
Anastasia Elia is the Managing Director and Head of Private Equity at IMCO. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Anna Brighton
Managing Director, Private Markets, OPG Pension Plan & Nuclear Funds at Ontario Power Generation
Anna Brighton is the Managing Director of Private Markets for the OPG Pension Plan & Nuclear Funds at Ontario Power Generation. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Anne Valentine Andrews
Global Head of Investment Management at Manulife
Anne Valentine Andrews serves as the Global Head of Investment Management at Manulife. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Beatrice Couture
Principal at Teralys Capital
Beatrice Couture is a Principal at Teralys Capital. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Christine Tessier
Chief Investment Officer at Mercer
Christine Tessier serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Mercer. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Debra Dobson
Partner at Peloton Capital Management
Debra Dobson is a Partner at Peloton Capital Management. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Delara Zarrabi
Managing Director at Platinum Equity
Delara Zarrabi is a Managing Director at Platinum Equity. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Divya Goyal
Director, Equity Research, Technology, Software & Services at Hailey Schenker
Divya Goyal is the Director of Equity Research for Technology, Software & Services at Hailey Schenker. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Elizabeth Bell
Managing Director and Co-Head of Real Estate at Hamilton Lane
Elizabeth Bell serves as the Managing Director and Co-Head of Real Estate at Hamilton Lane. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Emily Bannister
Managing Director and Head of Private Credit at Wellington Management
Emily Bannister is the Managing Director and Head of Private Credit at Wellington Management. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Emily Walsh
Lead Investor at Georgian
Emily Walsh is the Lead Investor at Georgian. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Flora Wan
Partner at Deloitte
Flora Wan is a Partner at Deloitte. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Gabby Stranieri
U.S. Institutional Investor Research Lead at With Intelligence
Gabby Stranieri is the U.S. Institutional Investor Research Lead at With Intelligence. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Jane Segal
Managing Director, Fund Investments at Wittington Investments
Jane Segal is the Managing Director of Fund Investments at Wittington Investments. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Jennifer Zhu
Principal at Incline Equity Partners
Jennifer Zhu is a Principal at Incline Equity Partners. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Jenny Daly
Director, Investments at Oxford Properties Group
Jenny Daly is the Director of Investments at Oxford Properties Group. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Joanna Wang
Portfolio Manager at CPP Investments
Joanna Wang is a Portfolio Manager at CPP Investments. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Katie Fasken
Founder & Managing Partner at August Capital
Katie Fasken is the Founder and Managing Partner at August Capital. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Krista Skalde
Chief Talent Officer and Partner at Inovia Capital
Krista Skalde is the Chief Talent Officer and Partner at Inovia Capital. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Kristin Dacey
Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Bulltick Financial Services
Kristin Dacey serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Bulltick Financial Services. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Laura Arrell
General Partner at NYA Ventures
Laura Arrell is a General Partner at NYA Ventures. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Laurie N. Duke
Partner at Torys LLP
Laurie Duke is a partner at Torys LLP, specializing in private equity and investment funds. She will moderate the panel 'Private Equity: Balancing Direct and Co-Investing: How the Changing LP-GP Dynamics and Investing Environment Is Impacting LP Deal Activity' at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Lily Zhang
Director, ECM at Scotiabank
Lily Zhang is the Director of ECM at Scotiabank. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Lisa Galeota
Managing Director at First Eagle Investments
Lisa Galeota is a Managing Director at First Eagle Investments. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Madelyn Brennan
Vice President at DigitalBridge
Madelyn Brennan is a Vice President at DigitalBridge. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Mary Chang
Board Member at Toronto Investment Board
Mary Chang serves as a Board Member at the Toronto Investment Board. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Mary Vitug
Corporate Director at MDV CAPITAL
Mary Vitug serves as a Corporate Director at MDV CAPITAL. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
May Soh
Executive Director at IFM Investors
May Soh is an Executive Director at IFM Investors. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Michelle Winters
Managing Director, Private Credit at Northleaf Capital
Michelle Winters is the Managing Director of Private Credit at Northleaf Capital. She will share her insights during the panel discussion 'Private Credit: Why Asset-Based Finance Is Becoming a Bigger Part of the Play Book' at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Nandita Shangari
Managing Director at RA Capital Management
Nandita Shangari is a Managing Director at RA Capital Management. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Natalie Deschamps
Principal at Power Sustainable
Natalie Deschamps is a Principal at Power Sustainable. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Neha Verma
Managing Director at TPG
Neha Verma is a Managing Director at TPG. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Pamela Brylski
Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation North America at Helios Investment Partners
Pamela Brylski is the Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation North America at Helios Investment Partners. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Polina Sims
Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy and Asset Management at IMCO
Polina Sims is the Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy and Asset Management at IMCO. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Rhiannon Davies
Founding & Managing Partner at Sandpiper Ventures
Rhiannon Davies is the Founding and Managing Partner at Sandpiper Ventures. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Sanja Cvetinovic
Managing Director & Head of European Private Equity and Secondaries at Northleaf Capital
Sanja Cvetinovic is the Managing Director & Head of European Private Equity and Secondaries at Northleaf Capital. She will participate in the panel discussion 'LP-GP Relations: The Secondary Market Becomes a Primary Exit—Will Those Efforts Pay Off?' at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Sarah Esler
Managing Director at AIMCo
Sarah Esler is a Managing Director at AIMCo. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Stephanie Console
Partner at Blakes
Stephanie Console is a Partner at Blakes. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Susan Tomaine
Partner at Blakes
Susan Tomaine is a Partner at Blakes. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Tanya Carmichael
Founder, Advisor at Roxborough Advisory
Tanya Carmichael is the Founder and Advisor at Roxborough Advisory. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Tanya Taggart
Co-Founder at MidStar Capital Corp.
Tanya Taggart is the Co-Founder of MidStar Capital Corp. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Theresa Shutt
Chief Investment Officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management
Theresa Shutt serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Tori Buffery
Principal at Neuberger Berman
Tori Buffery is a Principal at Neuberger Berman. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Ying Soong
Managing Director at OTPP
Ying Soong is a Managing Director at OTPP. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Yulia Alekseeva
Managing Director, Asset Backed Finance at Barings
Yulia Alekseeva is the Managing Director of Asset Backed Finance at Barings. She is a confirmed speaker at the Women's Private Capital Summit Canada 2025.
Event Details
- Date
- September 30 - October 1, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
- Audience
- Women professionals in the private capital sector, including institutional investors, consultants, asset managers, and industry advisors.