The Complete List of Alternatives and Private Capital Conferences

The 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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USA Alternatives Conferences

Creditflux CLO Investor Summit

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: February 9, 2022
• This summit reflects on the record issuance from CLO managers and notable returns for CLO investors in 2021 and asks the all-important question: Can that success be sustained in 2022? Get answers to that questionand more.

Creditflux Credit Dimensions

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: February 10, 2022
• A notable event for the global synthetic structured credit community returns to New York to shed light on bespoke tranches and index tranches, supplemented by a special event reviewing breakthroughs in ESG bespokes.

Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium

• Location: Miami Beach, FL
• Date: February 16–18, 2022
• This event brings together a wide network of investors, fund managers, bankers and lawyers all within the fund finance market. Attendees have the chance to participate in sessions and keynotes, along with scheduled networking breaks.

MFA West

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Date: March 7–8, 2022
• 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.

Markets Group ALTSLA

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Date: March 24, 2022
• 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.

LPGP Connect Private Debt Chicago

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Date: April 26, 2022
• This conference agenda is designed to give LPs and GPs an in-depth look at the latest developments, issues and market trends for investment groups. Witness over 40 industry leaders shed light on the best opportunities and insight on how the market is maturing.

LPGP Connect CFO/COO Private Debt Chicago

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Date: April 27, 2022
• Leading executives attend LPGP Connect Private Debt should consider extending their stay in the Windy City to participate in this annual meeting of CFOs, COOs, Finance Directors, Operations, Compliance, Risk Professionals and other senior leaders within the global private debt community.

PEI CFOs & COOs Forum

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: April 27–28, 2022
• Private Equity International hosts its 19^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.

LPGP Connect Private Debt New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: June 2022
• Now in its 8^th year, Private Debt New York draws LPs and Ps from all over the world. Take part in what you’ve come to expect from other great LPGP Connect events.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

LPGP Connect Women in Private Debt New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: June 2022
• With over 200 attendees, this unique event caters to women-to-women networking and opportunities for all women in debt fund management.
• Though the precise date is TBC, most LPGP Connect events of this nature occur the day after the wider event.

ILPA Members’ Conference

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Date: June 7–9, 2022
• Mark your calendar for the largest LP-exclusive conference in the world. Share experiences, gain insights and build relationships during this three-day program built by LPs, for LPs.

Markets Group ALTSCHI

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Date: July 21, 2022
• Hosted by Markets Group, the CFA Society Chicago, and local leading alternative investment associations, this conference provides an educational-focused agenda and features leading practitioners from a variety of fields. The ALT forum covers hedge funds, PE, VC, liquid alts, credit, private debt, real estate, real assets and more.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Equity New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 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.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Debt New York

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 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.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

Markets Group ALTSSEA

• Location: Seattle, WA
• Date: September 8, 2022
• Supported by the CFA Society Seattle, CAIA Association and the SAIA Association, this event has previously hosted notable keynote speakers like Tim Draper of Draper Associates and Dr. Lucas Joppa of Microsoft.

SuperReturn Private Credit

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 12–13, 2022
• Join over 300 attendees in New York to explore the latest investment opportunities and market trends. Part of the larger SuperReturn series, you’re sure to learn from a wide range of leaders in the private credit space.

PDI New York Forum

• Location: New York, NY
• Date: September 21–22, 2022
• Those interested in the continued expansion of private debt as an asset class will benefit from this premier platform for investors. Discuss how private credit strategies fit into investment portfolios and more.

Markets Group ALTSSV

• Location: Mountain View, CA
• Date: October 18, 2022
• Hosted by the CFA Society San Francisco, CAIA San Francisco and the CalALTS Association, this one-day conference has a packed agenda catering to Institutional Investors, Financial Advisors, Family Offices, Asset Managers, Investment Consultants, Plan Trustees, Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and more.

Markets Group ALTSTX

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Date: November 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.

Markets Group ALTSMIA

• Location: Miami, FL
• Date: December 1, 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.

Europe Alternatives Conferences

NPL Europe

• Location: London, UK
• Date: March 2–3, 2022
• 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.

LPGP Connect Private Debt London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: March 29, 2022
• LPGP Connect brings together the leading managers and allocators in private credit in 2022. Now in its eighth year, this conference explores where you can find the best opportunities of today and tomorrow.

LPGP Women in Private Debt London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: March 30, 2022
• Women working in the private credit market can build on their LPGP Connect Private Debt London experience by attending this specialized event. This unique conference explores the challenges and opportunities for women in all areas of debt fund management.

IMN European CLOs & Leveraged Loans Conference

• Location: London, UK
• Date: April 12, 2022
• 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.

ILPA Summit Europe

• Location: London, UK
• Date: April 26–27, 2022
• ILPA hosts this efficient networking summit, leveraging a propriety algorithm created specifically to ensure productive and mutually beneficial meetings.

PDI Germany Forum

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Date: May 17–18, 2022
• Over 60 institutional and private investors will connect the most influential asset allocators and funds from the DACH region and beyond.

PEI Impact Investor Global Summit

• Location: London, UK
• Date: May 18–19, 2022
• Join over 300 attendees — inclusive of special impact fund managers, general asset managers, institutional investors —to network and hear from well-known industry leaders on creating scalable positive change.

IACPM 2022 Annual Spring Conference

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Date: May 19–20, 2022
• 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 14–17, 2022
• Over 200 industry leaders share their knowledge of the latest challenges, opportunities, and fresh insights for the post-pandemic economy.

TSAM London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: June 15, 2022
• The Summit for Asset Management (TSAM) dives into evolving technologies and the regulatory landscape that impact leading asset managers.

SuperReturn Emerging Markets

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Date: June 20–22, 2022
• 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.

SuperReturn CFO/COO

• Location: TBD
• Date: September 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!)
• The precise date and location are TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Equity London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: October 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.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

LPGP CFO/COO Private Debt London

• Location: London, UK
• Date: October 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.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

NPL Global

• Location: London, UK
• Date: October 5–6, 2022
• SmithNovak has yet to release the exact details of this event. If it’s anything like their previous conferences, it’s sure to be a valuable exercise in education and networking for those in the NPE market.

LPGP Private Europe – Germany

• Location: Germany
• Date: November 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.
• The precise date and location are TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

IPEM

• Location: Cannes, France
• Date: TBD 2022 (Postponed)
• With one of the highest attendance rates of any conference (3,200 participants), IPEM sets out to keep attendees “ahead of the game.” The program is focused on how to navigate fluctuations, forecasting macro challenges and of course, networking.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

Asia-Pacific Alternatives Conferences

PDI APAC Forum

• Location: Singapore
• Date: April 13, 2022
• 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: Gold Coast, Australia
• Date: June 14–16, 2022
• 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.

Markets Group ALTSHK

• Location: Hong Kong, China
• Date: June 22, 2022
• Co-hosted by the CFAHK and CAIA Association, this one-day event features a great program of speakers from the fields of PE, VC, real estate, hedge funds, cryptocurrency, AI and other sectors of the alternative investment industry.

SuperReturn Asia Reconnect

• Location: Hong Kong, Chica
• Date: September 2022
• Join some of the most influential regional and international LPs and GPs in the Asian-Pacific market. Attend educational sessions or network your way to success with fellow leaders in the industry.
• Due to the current public health crisis, the event will be in a hybrid format. Visit the website to access program details.

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.
• Due to the current public health crisis, the event will be in a hybrid format. Visit the website to access program details.

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.

Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum

• Location: Hong Kong, China
• Date: October 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.
• The precise date is TBC — please consult the website for the most up-to-date information.

Virtual Alternatives Conferences

AIMA Alternative Investments Conference

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Date: May 5–6, 2022
• The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and the Texas Alternative Investment Association (TAIA) come together for this virtual event comprised of live and replay content, tailored fund search functions and flexible networking with small groups.

SuperReturn Europe Virtual

• Date: TBD 2022
• With over 1,300+ senior investors in attendance, SuperReturn Europe provides a wide catalog of insights and alongside effective virtual networking opportunities. In 2021 Europe’s leading virtual private capital event was attended by over 500 LPs and 600 GPs. Follow SuperReturn on LinkedIn to be the first to know when the 2022 date is announced.