Back in Milan from 27-29 October 2025, at Palazzo Castiglioni, the second edition of 0100 International, a global conference that aims to bring together the most authoritative voices in private equity and venture capital: from long-term LPs (limited partners) to next-generation GPs (general partners), from visionary founders to public sector stakeholders.
The world of private markets is undergoing a significant evolution, driven by transformational forces: the growing demand for liquidity from institutional investors, new generation family offices with a strong focus on impact, a renewed interest in infrastructure and real assets, and the emergence of new centres of innovation outside the traditional epicentres of technology. With Europe surpassing EUR 1 trillion in AUM (assets under management) in private equity and Italy growing rapidly, Milan is playing an increasingly central role: not only as a financial capital, but also as a strategic bridge between global capital and local opportunities.
‘Today, private markets are no longer measured only in terms of performance, but also in terms of purpose, long-term value and quality of partnerships,’ says Pavol Fuchs, CEO of Zero One Hundred Conferences, in a note. ‘Milan is ideally placed to host this global dialogue, and 0100 International is establishing itself as the platform of choice for meaningful connections.
Organised in collaboration with the City of Milan and Milano&Partners, 0100 International reinforces Milan’s growing centrality as a European hub for private capital. In Italy, the investment landscape is evolving thanks to institutional reforms, renewed international interest and an increasingly mature innovation ecosystem, making the country an attractive destination for investors.
‘With the recent regulatory reforms, such as the Scaleup Act, Milan can become an even more strategic hub for venture capital and private equity,’ says Alessia Cappello, Councillor for Economic Development, Fashion and Design of the Municipality of Milan. ‘Although the reform is still in an evolutionary phase, it is already supporting start-ups and creating a more favourable framework for new investments, in particular by pension funds and social security institutions.
The 2025 edition will feature over 100 high-profile speakers from leading institutions such as Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, European Investment Fund, Partners Group, Adams Street Partners, Ardian, Seedcamp and many others. Over 700 participants will discuss the future of private markets: from secondaries and growth capital to technological innovation and long-term sustainable impact.
“Secondaries have gone from being a niche to a necessity. In 2026, the sector will grow due to a combination of factors: GPs looking for liquidity, LPs looking for flexibility and capital ready to serve both,’ explains Thomas Hallinger, managing director secondaries at Golding Capital Partners – The secondary market is not just catching up with private equity, it is transforming it. It is like an operating system upgrade that the industry didn’t know it needed’.
With the participation of institutional investors, family offices and VCs from Europe, the US, Africa and the Middle East, 0100 International offers a truly global look at capital flows and investment strategies.
“Venture capital is undergoing a recalibration phase,” says Mareme Dieng, partner Africa at 500 Global, “We are seeing longer exit times and a renewed focus on sustainable growth. In emerging markets, the VC has to evolve from a simple funder of bold ideas to a true builder of investment vehicles capable of sustaining founders over the long term.”
Key topics on the 2025 agenda will include growth opportunities related to renewable energy, digital infrastructure and climate technologies, areas that are increasingly central to investors, both institutional and private.
‘Infrastructure has never been considered the most exciting asset class,’ says Dirk Holz, managing director of Commerz Real Fund Management. ‘But renewable energy infrastructure, in particular electricity grids, is not yet ready to meet the demand of the future, either in Europe or elsewhere.
The Milan edition of Zero One Hundred Conferences is part of a circuit of events taking place in Amsterdam, Berlin, Luxembourg, Dublin, Copenhagen, Vienna, Tallinn and other European cities.
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