If you are interested in joining the event as a speaker and being featured as a leading player in the SEE M&A market space please, contact Head of Events, aga.pawlowska@eelevents.co.uk for more information.
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SPEAKER
EEL Events Forums offer an unparalleled opportunity to share your expertise and present you as a world-class player. We offer tailored sponsorship packages for industry leaders who want to gain increased visibility at the conference and show their thought leadership. During the conference, you will gain a unique opportunity to enhance your profile, influence market participants, and develop new business in the market.
How can sponsoring benefit your business:
Keynote presentations and panel discussions
Exhibition opportunities
Exclusive interview released ahead of the event to our subscription base
Lead-generation pipeline
Extensive marketing campaign and logo branding
VIP passes for clients
To find our more about general and bespoke packages please, contact aga.pawlowska@eelevents.co.uk
How can sponsoring benefit your business:
Keynote presentations and panel discussions
Exhibition opportunities
Exclusive interview released ahead of the event to our subscription base
Lead-generation pipeline
Extensive marketing campaign and logo branding
VIP passes for clients
To find our more about general and bespoke packages please, contact aga.pawlowska@eelevents.co.uk
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SPONSOR
Attend the most renowned SEE Private Equity and M&A 2023 event, whilst meeting industry leaders and experts. To find out more on delegate options, discounts for group bookings and how to register your seat please contact us at: delegate@eelevents.co.uk
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DELEGATE
OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT
See What We Prepared For You
The Southeast Europe Private Equity and M&A Forum will be held in Belgrade on 10th June 2025. With 17 years’ experience uncovering and analyzing the top M&A trends across industries, this event has become the premier venue for private equity and strategic buyers to explore acquisition opportunities in the region.
During this pivotal gathering, leading PE houses and corporate investors will engage in comprehensive discussions regarding mergers and acquisitions and related corporate and transactional matters. The agenda will include an analysis of the pace and progress of current business deals and an exploration of the most promising investment opportunities available on the market.
A distinguished panel of speakers will lead a series of high-profile discussions throughout the day, focusing on the most significant opportunities and market trends in Southeast Europe. A comprehensive analysis of the current investment landscape, growth strategies, and M&A valuation trends will be part of the in-depth discussions. Participants will also gain valuable insight into potential growth sectors at the forum, such as renewables, e-commerce, fintech, FMCG. Attending this event is crucial for investors seeking to stay ahead in the market, as it offers an excellent opportunity to network with influential industry leaders and decision-makers, fostering partnerships and collaborations.
A number of themes will be addressed in 2025, including:
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Trends in mergers and acquisitions: A Market Update for 2025/26
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Private Equity trends and outlook for 2026
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M&A Industry Insights
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How to finance a business acquisition in 2026
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What were the most attractive industries for Southeast Europe M&A: healthcare & pharma, green energy, TMT, financial services, and consumer sector
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Exploring the valuation landscape in 2025/2026
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FDI and cross-border M&A
Currently, we are preparing the 2025 edition. Please contact us for more information.
OUR SPEAKERS
Keynote Presenters And Panelists
Marko Mitrovic
Partner
Accession Capital Partnerse
Zhanina Panova
VP of Sales
Datasite
Ersida Docaj
Co-Head of TMT Investment
EBRD
Tomislav Tomljenović
Regional Director, Adria
Enterprise Investors
Andrija Garofulic
Partner
Forvis Mazars
Mirna Marović
President, CVCA
Managing Director, VentureXchange
Kasper Taczek
Investment Director
PPF a.s.
Christian Roy
Head of CEE
Amber Infrastructure
Ivailo Gospodinov
Managing Partner
Black Peak Capital
Aleksandar Dragicevic
Principal
MidEuropa
Evgeny Podlesny
Investment Director
CEECAT Capital
Jaroslava Korpanec
Partner, Head of CEE, Energy Infrastructure
Actis
Marko Jović
Director of Regulatory Affairs & Wholesale
A1 / FIC Serbia
Dr. Ronald Seelinger
President & CEO
Hemofarm / FIC Serbia President
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday, 10th June 2025
09:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
Current Trends in Private Equity and VC in Emerging Markets
• Overview of market trends affecting private equity
• Key sectors attracting investment
• Impact of economic factors on investment strategies
• Predictions for the future landscape
• Overview of market trends affecting private equity
• Key sectors attracting investment
• Impact of economic factors on investment strategies
• Predictions for the future landscape
M&A Sentiment and Readiness in Southeast Europe
Let’s delve into the current state of the M&A market in the SEE region. We will explore the prevailing sentiment among potential buyers and sellers, examining factors influencing their willingness to engage in M&A activity. The session will cover: an analysis of recent M&A deal flow, including transaction volumes, deal sizes, and key sectors experiencing the most activity, examination of emerging trends shaping the landscape and assessment of the preparedness of companies in SEE for engaging in M&A activity.
Let’s delve into the current state of the M&A market in the SEE region. We will explore the prevailing sentiment among potential buyers and sellers, examining factors influencing their willingness to engage in M&A activity. The session will cover: an analysis of recent M&A deal flow, including transaction volumes, deal sizes, and key sectors experiencing the most activity, examination of emerging trends shaping the landscape and assessment of the preparedness of companies in SEE for engaging in M&A activity.
TMT M&A: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in a Dynamic Landscape
The TMT sectors in Southeast Europe are experiencing a dynamic transformation, characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving market demands. This panel discussion will provide an in-depth overview of notable M&A transactions, highlighting the unique opportunities, emerging trends, and significant challenges faced by businesses in the region. There will be also an analysis of the motivations behind these deals, including strategic objectives such as market expansion, technological innovation, and competitive positioning.
The TMT sectors in Southeast Europe are experiencing a dynamic transformation, characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving market demands. This panel discussion will provide an in-depth overview of notable M&A transactions, highlighting the unique opportunities, emerging trends, and significant challenges faced by businesses in the region. There will be also an analysis of the motivations behind these deals, including strategic objectives such as market expansion, technological innovation, and competitive positioning.
Effective M&A Strategies for Growth
In today’s dynamic business environment, effective dealmakers are adeptly managing both uncertainty and emerging opportunities.
• In uncertain times, how do the most savvy dealmakers deal with opportunities and uncertainty?
• Are there ways to protect deals against sudden economic, regulatory, or geopolitical events?
• Can more effective strategies be used to ensure M&A performance?
• In the process of M&A, are there any noteworthy changes developing?
• Is there anything preventing dealmakers from realizing value at the moment
In today’s dynamic business environment, effective dealmakers are adeptly managing both uncertainty and emerging opportunities.
• In uncertain times, how do the most savvy dealmakers deal with opportunities and uncertainty?
• Are there ways to protect deals against sudden economic, regulatory, or geopolitical events?
• Can more effective strategies be used to ensure M&A performance?
• In the process of M&A, are there any noteworthy changes developing?
• Is there anything preventing dealmakers from realizing value at the moment
Uncovering Hidden Gems: Identifying M&A Targets
Learn how dealmakers pinpoint attractive takeover candidates, identify promising M&A targets to decide what fit them best. This session offers insights into dealmakers’ strategies for identifying companies based on strategic and financial criteria.
Learn how dealmakers pinpoint attractive takeover candidates, identify promising M&A targets to decide what fit them best. This session offers insights into dealmakers’ strategies for identifying companies based on strategic and financial criteria.
Industry-Specific Consolidations
The session will explore the trends and drivers behind consolidation in key sectors across SEE. We’ll analyze recent activity within specific industries, identifying the factors fueling consolidation and the implications for investors and businesses. We’ll discuss the strategic rationale behind these deals, examining the benefits and challenges associated with consolidation in different market contexts. Specific industry examples, including case studies of successful and unsuccessful consolidation strategies, will be used to illustrate key themes. The discussion will also address the future outlook for consolidation in Southeast Europe.
The session will explore the trends and drivers behind consolidation in key sectors across SEE. We’ll analyze recent activity within specific industries, identifying the factors fueling consolidation and the implications for investors and businesses. We’ll discuss the strategic rationale behind these deals, examining the benefits and challenges associated with consolidation in different market contexts. Specific industry examples, including case studies of successful and unsuccessful consolidation strategies, will be used to illustrate key themes. The discussion will also address the future outlook for consolidation in Southeast Europe.
16:10 Networking Drink Reception
The agenda is subject to change and will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the flow of the meeting and discussions. This event will include refreshments and networking breaks so attendees can meet their peers.
Event Partners
Foreign Investors Council
Founded in 2002, the Foreign Investors Council Serbia (FIC Serbia) is one of the oldest and most influential business associations dedicated to fostering a predictable, competitive, and sustainable business and investment environment. For over 20 years, FIC Serbia has been actively promoting Serbia as an attractive investment destination, offering concrete and practical recommendations to enhance the business climate and advocating for accelerating Serbia’s EU integration process. Our members have invested over €45 billion in Serbia to date and directly employ more than 116,000 people across the country. The “White Book,” our flagship project, is the key platform for dialogue with the government and the business community on regulatory and Serbia’s overall business and investment climate improvements. Due to its transparency and unique approach and methodology—written by FIC members, based on their extensive expertise, hands-on experience, and commitment—the “White Book” has become a key input for the European Commission’s annual report on Serbia’s EU accession progress.
fic.org.rs
Founded in 2002, the Foreign Investors Council Serbia (FIC Serbia) is one of the oldest and most influential business associations dedicated to fostering a predictable, competitive, and sustainable business and investment environment. For over 20 years, FIC Serbia has been actively promoting Serbia as an attractive investment destination, offering concrete and practical recommendations to enhance the business climate and advocating for accelerating Serbia’s EU integration process. Our members have invested over €45 billion in Serbia to date and directly employ more than 116,000 people across the country. The “White Book,” our flagship project, is the key platform for dialogue with the government and the business community on regulatory and Serbia’s overall business and investment climate improvements. Due to its transparency and unique approach and methodology—written by FIC members, based on their extensive expertise, hands-on experience, and commitment—the “White Book” has become a key input for the European Commission’s annual report on Serbia’s EU accession progress.
fic.org.rs
Event partner
SeeNews is the business media providing fact-based news and analyses to companies, governments and investors in Southeast Europe. It is also the publisher of SEE TOP 100 – the only annual ranking of the biggest companies, banks and insurers in the region.
SeeNews operates a newswire updated round-the-clock, covering 11 economies across Southeast Europe. With over 13,000 business and financial news pieces annually, including exclusive interviews, expert opinions and analyses, SeeNews provides unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage.
Our platform hosts a repository of leading companies in the region, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic partnerships. The new SeeNews.com introduces news badges for easy navigation across sections, taking advantage of the proprietary taxonomy used by the editorial team. Interactive charts provide a wider regional and industry context for news readers, while the live alerts & personalised newsletters allow subscribers to set up their own filters and tailor their information experience.
SeeNews operates a newswire updated round-the-clock, covering 11 economies across Southeast Europe. With over 13,000 business and financial news pieces annually, including exclusive interviews, expert opinions and analyses, SeeNews provides unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage.
Our platform hosts a repository of leading companies in the region, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic partnerships. The new SeeNews.com introduces news badges for easy navigation across sections, taking advantage of the proprietary taxonomy used by the editorial team. Interactive charts provide a wider regional and industry context for news readers, while the live alerts & personalised newsletters allow subscribers to set up their own filters and tailor their information experience.
Event partner
PRICING & REGISTRATION
10% Registration service charge together with 3% credit card payment will be added to all conference fees. VISA, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Should you wish to pay by bank transfer, please contact us direct on +44 (0) 207 1479 750
£490
Early Bird Fee
valid until 10th May
M&A service providers like legal firms, business consultants, investment banks, accountancy services
£590
£790
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