Interact London 2026

As private markets dynamics continue to evolve, discover how other customers are using iLEVEL and complementary solutions to advance their investment strategies. This interactive session will explore best practices throughout the investment lifecycle, from data collection and portfolio analytics through to reporting, including the role of AI in streamlining and optimizing workflows.

Isabella Hermann-Schön, Managing Partner, Round2 Capital Partners GMBH

Deniona Kondi, Associate Director, Investor Relations & Data Analytics, Kartesia

In today’s dynamic loan markets, operational efficiency is paramount. This panel brings together leaders from the buyside, sellside, and agent sectors to explore how innovative technologies and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing every stage of the loan lifecycle—from origination and settlement to administration, reporting, and compliance. As the industry experiences robust growth across both broadly syndicated and private credit portfolios, our panelists will share actionable insights on unlocking efficiencies in loan market operations.

James Irwin, Head of Loan Platform, EMEA & APAC, S&P Global Market Intelligence

Craig Baker, Global Process Lead, Lending Operations, ING Bank

Louise Blake, Head of Agency Administration Europe, Wilmington Trust

Simon Bradford, Director, Head of High Yield Loan Closing, Barings

Discover how AI is reshaping post trade. This session explores where AI will deliver near term impact and where transformation will accelerate. We’ll unpack the barriers, discuss how data and AI combine to enhance accuracy, what skills the workforce will need, and whether fully autonomous post trade operations are truly within reach - offering a clear view of what firms must prepare for next.

Private asset valuations are the subject of increased scrutiny as LPs seek greater insight into investment performance and risk, and GPs tackle operational challenges to deliver transparent, timely reports. Find out how other firms are adapting to new developments, such as the rise of semi-liquid retail investment strategies and the growth of private credit, and the role played by our AI-powered software and services.

Jocelyn Lewis, Head of Private Credit Commercial Strategy, S&P Global Market Intelligence

Antoinette Campbell, Operations Manager, Private Companies, Baillie Gifford 

As private credit becomes a permanent force in corporate lending, banks and private credit managers are increasingly partners and competitors. With perspectives from both sides, this panel explores how collaboration is reshaping deal economics, risk allocation, and execution — and where banks are beginning to lose ground or perhaps finding some unexpected wins.

T+1 settlement readiness starts with trusted SSI data and is delivered through integrated post trade platforms. Join us as we explore how firms are elevating SSI automation and transforming end-to-end post trade workflows – from settlements and collateral to reconciliations and corporate actions – to build resilient, scalable operating models for EU and UK T+1 in 2027.

Emma Johnson, Head of Industry Advocacy & Insight, The ValueExchange

Bill Meenaghan, CEO and Founder, SSImple

For too long, inconsistent reporting standards and data fragmentation in private markets have prevented investors from accessing timely analytics that are taken for granted in public markets. During this session, we will showcase insights into the latest developments in infrastructure and private credit investing, based on the new dataset we have developed with Cambridge Associates and Mercer.

Gemma Braithwaite, Head of IR, All Seas Capital 

As differentiated private credit lending strategies grow in popularity, so too do the operational risks. This panel will bring together a range of private credit managers, who have launched ABL, CLO and NAV financing strategies, to discuss some of the operational nuances of these emerging strategies and the lessons learnt.

Operational excellence in CLM now relies on intelligent automation, customizable workflows, and integration. Firms across public and private markets are updating how they handle client and entity data for faster, more accurate, and transparent results.  This session covers API-first architectures, modular platforms, and AI-driven processes that improve data and documentation across onboarding, KYC, maintenance, and offboarding. We’ll address expanding automation opportunities and related governance issues in the client lifecycle.

Claire Sprawson, Global Head of CLM, TPICAP

Suren Sankar, Managing Director - Head of New Ventures & Future Business Models, Euroclear