17th Deloitte Private Art & Finance Conference

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and welcome coffee

09:00 - 09:05

Welcome & opening remarks by the Hosts

John Psaila, CEO & Managing Partner, Deloitte Luxembourg

Roger Arrieux, New York Managing Partner, Deloitte LLP

09:05 - 09:10

Introduction by Masters of Ceremonies

Adriano Picinati di Torcello, Global Art & Finance Coordinator, Deloitte Luxembourg

Christopher Bleuher, Senior Manager, Deloitte US Art & Finance Coordinator, Deloitte Consulting LLP

09:10 - 10:00

Opening keynote | Findings from the 9th Deloitte Private & ArtTactic Art Finance Report

Adriano Picinati di Torcello, Global Art & Finance Coordinator, Deloitte Luxembourg

Anders Petterson, Founder, ArtTactic

10:00 - 11:00

Panel 1 | The Future of Art Secured Lending: Key trends

Join industry frontrunners examine the innovations reshaping art secured lending, an increasingly popular strategy among collectors and investors. Gain in-depth knowledge through expert discussions on collateral agreements, risk management practices, and the evolving regulatory landscape that affect art as a secured asset.

Moderator: John Voinski, Tax Principal, Deloitte Tax LLP

Panelists:

• Olivier Berger, Co-Founder, Wondeur AI
• Adam Chinn, Managing Partner, International Art Finance
• Sayuri Ganepola, Global Managing Director, Christie’s Art Finance
• Megan Noh, Co-Chair, Art Law, Pryor Cashman
• Fotini Xydas, Head of Art Finance, Citi Wealth

11:00 – 11:30

Networking coffee break

11:30 - 12:30

Panel 2 | Art Investment: Is art a viable investment vehicle?

Seasoned investors, art market analysts, and financial specialists will gather to debate the merits and risks of art as an alternative asset class. With increasing promise of potential profit and cultural value, panelists will evaluate art’s viability as an investment asset, market trends, and economic shifts on art value.

Moderator: Marlow Campos, US Best Managed Companies Program Leader, Deloitte US

Panelists:

• Betsy Bickar, Director, Head of Art Advisory Wealth, Citi
• Glenn Fuhrman, Co-Managing Partner, Tru Arrow Investment Partners
• Jeffrey E. Horvitz, CEO, Moreland Wealth Services Corporation, Agate Fund Management
• Lars Nittve, Partner & Chair of Investment Committee, Arte Collectum
• Patricia Pernes, General Counsel, Bonhams

12:30 – 12:45

Keynote | Technology Spotlight — “An AI revelation: The unexpected Raphael”

Carina Popovici, Co-Founder & CEO, Art Recognition

12:45 - 14:00

Networking lunch

14:00 – 14:30

Dialogue | The Future of Art Wealth Management Services in a Changing World

Wolfe Tone, Partner, US Deloitte Private Leader, Deloitte LLP

Hannes Hofmann, Global Head of Family Office Group, Citi

14:30 - 15:30

Panel 3 | Fine art wealth transfer & next-gen considerations

Explore critical aspects of the intergenerational wealth transfer as Estate planning specialists, family office representatives, wealth managers, and collectors share insights into the challenges and opportunities within inherited art collections. Discover strategies for preserving the cultural and financial value of fine art, understand tax implications, and engage heirs in the stewardship of art assets.

Moderator: Micaela Saviano, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP

Panelists:

• Iris Handke, Chief Underwriting Officer & International Business Development Manager, ARTE Generali
• Philip Hoffman, Founder & Chairman, The Fine Art Group
• Alexandre Monnier, Head of Family Office Advisory, Citi Wealth
• Madeline Lissner, EVP, Global Fine Art & Major Collections, Sotheby’s
• Elena Soboleva, Art Collector & Strategist 

15:30 - 16:00

Networking coffee break 

16:00 – 17:00

Panel 4 | Reimagining art philanthropy, social impact measurement, and the next generation

Join innovators in arts philanthropy, impact investors, family office representatives, and wealth managers as they delve into transformative approaches that marry art with social good. Learn about measuring the tangible impact of investing in art communities, strategies for driving sustainable change, and the role the next generation will play in redefining philanthropic ventures.

Moderator: Jane Searing, Managing Director, Deloitte Tax LLP

Panelists:

• Karen Kardos, Head of Philanthropic Advisory, Citi Wealth
• Susan de Menil, Co-founder & Co-president, Art, Antiquities & Blockchain Consortium (AABC)
• Jonathan Prince, American Sculptor
• Jordan Schnitzer, Art Collector, Schnitzer Family Foundation
• Marc-Olivier Wahler, Director, Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva

17:00 - 17:30

Closing speech - New Ways to Invest in Art and Culture

Join a dynamic conversation about how art, culture and heritage are engaging philanthropy, investment and technology in exciting new ways. Hear inspiring stories—from a museum that improved its financial position by eliminating admission fees, to a passionate collector who created an unlikely community foundation, to a heritage economy that blends 17th-century history with 21st-century technology. Discover how the Next Generation’s focus on creative experiences and impact investing is transforming art collecting and demanding new solutions from wealth advisors.

Laura Callanan, Founding Partner, Upstart Co-Lab

Maxwell L. Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, LMI Group & Chief Executive Officer, NC3

17:30 – 17:45

Closing remarks

Wolfe Tone, Partner, US Deloitte Private Leader, Deloitte LLP

Nick Tabone, Partner, Growth & Private Equity Leader, Deloitte Luxembourg

17:45 – 19:00

Cocktail reception