Setting the standard for private equity finance and operations

Join the Private Funds CFO Network at the 22nd annual New York Forum on February 4-5, 2025.

Connect with the most influential finance and operations decision-makers in private markets at the Hilton Midtown.

You will leave the two days of unrivalled networking and content with:

  • A benchmark against your peers about how your firm stacks up
  • Understanding of current and future regulations direct from SEC powerbrokers
  • Ideas and actions on how to optimize your back office

Joining the New York Forum is more than just the event day. You will be connected to peers year-round through the Private Funds CFO Network.


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2024 keynote speakers included:

Drew Maloney
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Investment Council

American Investment Council’s President and CEO gave an exclusive interview as he looked at the state of private equity and what was to come in the year ahead.

Amit Kachhia-Patel
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Cyber Program
FBI

Paul Roberts
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Complex Financial Crimes Branch
FBI

Attendees heard straight from the FBI as they discussed their initiatives for financial risk management and more.

Meera Pandit
Executive Director, Global Market Strategist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Keynote speaker Meera Pandit discussed understanding current and future global economic markets, analyzing the global economy’s impact on private equity and more.

2025 Featured speakers

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Past attendees include:

1315 Capital
17Capital
Access Holdings Management
Activant Capital
Adit Ventures
Advent International
AIMPERA Capital Partners
Altriarch Capital Management
American Investment Council
Ariel Alternatives
Ariel Investments
ATP Life Science Ventures
Audax Group
Avista Capital Partners
Balbec Capital
Banneker Partners
Banner Management
Bernhard Capital
Bessemer Investors
Blackstone
Blue Owl Capital
Blue Wolf Capital
Braemont Capital
Bregal Investments
Brookfield Asset Management
CapitalSpring
CCMP Capital
Center Rock Capital
Clarion Capital
Cornell Capital

What attendees say about the Forum

Lisa Costello

HCI Equity Partners

I have attended the CFOs and COOs Forum in NYC for many years. It is a great way to stay abreast of the myriad of topics that affect the PE industry. You will f…

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Bernadette Mentor

Prysm Capital

The learning sessions and networking opportunities are invaluable. All of the topics are relevant and relatable and PEI’s ability to facilitate these disc…

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Blake Bennett

Revelstoke Capital Partners

I really enjoy this conference. I can always count on the who’s who of private equity professionals to be in attendance.

Why the Private Funds CFO New York Forum?

Benchmark against peers

Understand how your peers are overcoming common challenges. The Forum will provide senior finance and operations executives with actions that can make a tangible impact at their firm.

Explore new services

Discover ways to streamline and improve your processes with a vetted group of private market service providers onsite and eager to assist you ease pain points in day-to-day activities.

Year-round intelligence and networking

As a member of the Private Funds CFO Network, you will have exclusive access to the New York Forum and stay connected with like-minded peers through our member’s activities across the year. Learn more.

Key discussion topics

Transformation/evolution of the CFO role

Tackling today’s fundraising climate

Managing the current regulatory environment

Adopting the right technology solutions to advance the firm

AI and the use of innovative technologies in private markets

Conducting cash and risk management

2024 Agenda

Download the 2024 agenda to see the timely and relevant topics covered at the New York Forum.

If you are interested in a speaking role please contact Kellie Green at kellie.g@pei.group.

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET)

2024 Speakers

Contact Kellie Green at kellie.g@pei.group for 2025 speaking opportunities.

Joann Barsky

Head of Finance and Operations, Town Hall Ventures

Norm Champ

Former Director of the Division of Investment Management, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Jeffrey Gilbert

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer, Carnelian Energy Capital

Joshua Gilbert

CFO, Freestyle

Katherine Gomer

COO & Managing Director, Maverick Ventures

Steve Mlynar

Chief Financial Officer, Stonepeak

Tracy Pizzi

Partner, Yellow Wood Partners

Matt Norris

Senior Partner, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, The Edgewater Funds

Berat Rifati

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Heartwood Partners

John Teng

Director, Corporate Business Applications, H.I.G Capital

Connect with CFOs, COOs and their teams

The Private Funds CFO conferences enable providers to highlight their unique expertise to private equity’s most influential network of c-suite decision-makers. Sponsorship gives you:

  • VIP access
  • Thought-leadership opportunities
  • High-profile branding
  • And much more …

For more information on available sponsorship opportunities please contact Josh Stoller at joshua.s@pei.group.

2024 sponsors


Hilton Midtown, New York
1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019

All conference sessions will take place at the Hiton Midtown, New York.

Where CFOs, COOs and CCOs connect, learn and grow

Succeed through the Network

Expand your network, build lasting relationships and discuss opportunities that will help take your firm to the next level with the Private Funds CFO Network.

The Network’s dedicated membership team will ensure your experience at the New York Forum is first class with personalized introductions, timely roundtable discussions and much more.

Unlock your firm’s potential at the Forum and beyond when you join the Private Funds CFO Network.

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Our network makes decisions that shape markets

We are a professional peer-to-peer membership offering a wide range of resources, thought leadership and networking opportunities. The Network provides members with essential information on market trends, compliance topics, regulatory insights, useful tools, online and in-person events and a comprehensive resource library. Members have access to behind-the-scenes, closed-door conversations among a community of peers who share their knowledge and expertise within our trusted Network.

2025 Advisory Board

Contact Kellie Green at kellie.g@pei.group for 2025 speaking opportunities.

Jason Currier

Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Audax Private Equity

Kelly Hurley

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Centre Partners Management, LLC

Aileen Keaney

Chief Financial Officer, Ethos Capital

Jennifer Martin

Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Providence Equity Partners

Christopher B. Millin, CPA, MBA

Chief Financial Officer, Performance Equity Management, LLC

Peter Tang

Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Butterfly Equity