The Complete List of Alternative Investments and Private Capital Conferences

The alternative investment market has seen major growth in the last decade and is now a mainstay of the modern finance landscape. The expansion of resources and development of solution software has empowered GPs and LPs alike to contribute to the massive growth of alternatives. Based on recent forecasting, alternative assets under management will have reached a record $14tn by 2023.  

That boom has led to a complementary surge in industry-related events. To help you keep up with the latest in alternative investments, we’ve compiled this list of key alternatives and private capital conferences around the world. The below conferences and forums provide unique opportunities to grow your business, initiate new partnerships and nurture existing ones, and hear practical industry insights from leaders in the space.  

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North America Alternative Investments Conferences

LPGP CFO/COO Private Equity New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 28, 2022
• CFOs, COOs, Finance Directors, Operations, Compliance, Risk Professionals and other C-level executives gather at the LPGP CFO/COO Private Equity conference in New York. Hear about the latest issues for global equity fund managers and stay ahead of the competition.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Debt New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 29, 2022
• With over 150 C-level attendees and three hours of interactive networking breaks, this conference is sure to get you caught up on the latest in private debt.

AIMA Global Investor Forum

• Location:  Toronto, ON
• Date: October 13, 2022
• This annual forum bring together asset managers, institutional allocators, and other professionals to discuss timely topics shaping the hedge fund, private markets, and digital asset industries.

Markets Group ALTSTX

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Date: November 2-3, 2022
• ALTSTX brings together educational opportunities as well as the investor community for a full day of dialogue and discussion on the most topical subjects facing investors and portfolio managers today.

ILPA Summit

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: November 8–10, 2022
• Qualified GPs and LPs are invited to schedule meetings based on optimized preferences to maintain productive and mutually beneficial meetings over the course of the three days.
• At the time of publication, ILPA is hoping for a live summit but has virtual plans if needed based on the current health crisis.

PACT Capital Conference

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Date: November 16-17, 2022
• This annual conference unites the investor and entrepreneurial communities in the Mid-Atlantic region for panel sessions, keynote speakers, and networking. More than 45 healthcare and technology companies at all stages of development (including growth-stage) will present to a national base of investors.

Women’s Private Capital Summit 2022

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: November 17-18, 2022
• The Women’s Private Capital Summit brings together the who’s who from across private markets for relationship building, fundraising, and information sharing about investment and deal flow trends. Conveniently located in downtown New York City, this high energy event balances education with networking in a fun atmosphere. Attendees come to get their deals done and make long-lasting connections with their investment peers.

IACPM Annual Fall Conference

• Location: Washington, DC
• Date: December 1-2, 2022
• This annual conference brings together members of the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers to discuss industry issues, listen to great speakers, and network.

Markets Group ALTSMIA

• Location: Miami, FL
• Date: December 11-12, 2022
• Capitalizing off the success of ALTSLA, the Markets Group added a southeast forum in December. You can expect the same high-caliber speakers and networking opportunities as its successful west coast counterpart.

Opal Group CLO Summit

• Location: Dana Point, CA
• Date: December 4–6, 2022
• This three-day educational forum is an opportunity for investors, issuers, underwriters, rating agencies, lawyers and accountants to learn about the newest techniques to minimize risk and maximize returns in the Asset-Backed Finance space.

PEI CFOs & COOs Forum

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: January 18-19, 2023
• Private Equity International hosts its 20^th annual forum for C-level executives. A one-of-a-kind resource for the private equity community, the forum features a breadth of topics and authoritative speakers.

MFA West

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Date: March 6-7, 2023
• If you’re looking to brush up on the latest compliance and operational due diligence frameworks, this is the event for you. MFA West invites fund managers, allocators and institutional investors to explore the ever-evolving foundations of ODD, regulation, operations, compliance, leadership, and communications.

ALTSLA

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Date: March 27-29, 2023
• One of the largest events on the West Coast, ALTSLA provides educational updates across all alternative investments including but not limited to hedge funds, credit, private debt, liquid alternatives and more.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa Alternative Investments Conferences

AM Tech Day

• Location: Paris
• Date: October 4, 2022
• This pan-European conference will have speakers and demonstrations to cover how technology is changing alternative markets.

NPL Global

• Location: London, UK
• Date: October 5–6, 2022
• Now in its 4th annual edition, Global NPL is a leading, must-attend networking event attracting large numbers of key Originators, Funds, Servicers and Advisors operating in the booming global market.

SuperReturn CFO/COO

• Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Date: October 17-19, 2022
• SuperReturn CFO/COO is an exclusive meetup for senior leadership in equity finance, operations, compliance and risk management. Full of data-rich content, forecasting and lively panel discussions, this conference is perfect for CFOs, COOs, CCOs and CROs (and free to attend!)

LPGP CFO/COO Private Equity London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: November 2, 2022
• Gather valuable insights from your peers at this C-level conference. Take the opportunity to connect with other Private Equity managers and learn the latest news that impacts your business.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Debt London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: November 3, 2022
• Join other C-level leaders in the global private debt community at the 4^th annual CFO/COO Private Debt conference hosted by LPGP. This event has a mix of networking and educational sessions.

LPGP Private Europe – Germany

• Location: Germany
• Date: November 30, 2022
• LPs and GPs alike have a lot to gain from this meeting of the minds. The agenda covers forecasting and high-level overviews as well as deep dives into popular issues that face the global private credit market.

SuperReturn Africa

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Date:December 5-7, 2022
• Senior international LPs and GPs will return to Cape Town this December to network and explore the most pertinent market trends, challenges and innovations on the continent. Hot topics this year include sustainability, infrastructure trends, filling the financing gaps, disruptive technology, co-investments, diversity and talent, LP allocations, and regional perspectives from the experts.

NPL Europe

• Location: London, UK
• Date: March 30-31, 2023
• SmithNovak hosts Europe’s leading event for the European Non-Performing loans market. With over 400 delegates ranging from buyers, sellers, servicers, advisors and more, this program is sure to include some interesting insights.

IMN European CLOs & Leveraged Loans Conference

• Location: London, UK
• Date: April 2023
• As the CLO market adapts to post-COVID/Brexit era, this conference invites the European CLO and leveraged loan community to share developments and updates from the last year.

IACPM 2023 Annual Spring Conference

• Location: The Hague, Netherlands
• Date: May 3-5, 2023
• The International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers hosts a mix of plenary sessions along with specialized streams, so attendees can customize their experience to their needs.

SuperReturn International

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Date: June 6-9, 2023
• Over 200 industry leaders share their knowledge of the latest challenges, opportunities, and fresh insights for the post-pandemic economy.

SuperReturn Emerging Markets

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Date: June 2023
• Aimed at connecting growth market GPs with LPs from around the world, attendees will forge new connections and build on established relationships with senior decision-makers. Beyond networking events, conference goers spend their time gaining insights from macro trends affecting growth market investing.

Asia-Pacific Alternative Investments Conferences

AIMA Australia Annual Forum

• Location: Sydney, New South Wales
• Date: September 29, 2022
• The AIMA Australia Annual Forum is Australia’s flagship alternative investment conference. It brings investors, domestic and offshore, to openly discuss the alternative investment industry, interact with peers and gain best-practice perspectives.

Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum

• Location: Hong Kong, China
• Date: October 13, 2022
• The Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum has a wide range of programming including risk management, overviews of macroeconomic issues, opportunities from the top investors, and more. Network with this diverse group of credit investors, investment bankers and advisors. This is a hybrid event.

AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Forum

• Location: Hong Kong, China
• Date: November 15–17, 2022
• Heading into its 34^th year and with over 1,400 attendees, AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Forum is one of the more notable entries on our list. The conference features timely and relevant topics to all in the global investment community.

Markets Group ALTSSG

• Location: Singapore
• Date: November 23, 2022
• Co-hosted by the CAIA Association, this conference provides your business with an opportunity to market your brand, connect with your peers and learn the latest trends influencing the alternative investment market.

AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Forum – China

• Location: Beijing, China
• Date: February 21-22, 2022
• The 21st AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum – China, brings together leading private equity fund managers, institutional investors and regional experts for two days of exclusive networking and high-level insights into the Chinese private equity and venture capital landscape. Through a series of interactive panel discussions, keynote presentations and case studies the event aims to provide the delegates with insights into the latest trends and opportunities available for those pursuing private equity in the region.

PDI APAC Forum

• Location: Singapore
• Date: March 30, 2023
• Meet with other Asian investors to understand the shifting markets, uncover potential areas for development and analyze APAC’s most promising growth markets.

AIST Superannuation Investment Conference

• Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
• Date: August 29-31, 2023
• Enhance your professional development and tackle the big issues facing investors today at the AIST Conference. Trustees, fund executives and investment professionals will get the opportunity to meet face-to-face and collaborate on strategies and issues facing the industry.