Lindsay DeLarme
Managing Director and Head of Marketing & Communications, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
April 29-30, 2026
Convene, 360 Madison Avenue, New York
Celebrate two decades of proven strategies at the leading event for investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals in private markets.
Discover new fundraising tactics, marketing approaches, and practical guidance for attracting and retaining investors with an agenda tailored to today’s market.
You’ll hear from industry leaders, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and build a strong professional network to tap into year-round.

For the last 20 years, the forum has established a reputation for keeping its attendees on top of emerging trends and challenges.
Through engaging panels, collaborative think tanks, tailored breakout tracks, focused networking time, and expert keynote panels, you’ll learn how to:
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Join Paul A. Argenti, Professor of Corporate Communication at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, for insights on the state of the field with a focus on crisis and reputation management.
Paul A. Argenti is the author of several books, including Corporate Communication, the first textbook in the discipline, now in its eighth edition. In addition to teaching courses on corporate communication, corporate responsibility, and general management, he has consulted for and led training programs with global organizations ranging from Novartis and Goldman Sachs to the Detroit Lions.
Join Jake Siewert, Head of Global Public Policy and Political Risk at Warburg Pincus, for a fireside chat on adapting fundraising and communications in an era of uncertainty.
He’ll discuss how to:


Gain exclusive access to the results of the industry’s largest IR and marketing compensation survey. See the latest figures and benchmark your role, responsibilities, and rewards against peers across private markets.
Join a hands-on workshop (split by IR and marketing/communications) and immerse yourself in the middle of real-world crises. You’ll practice confident decision-making, refine your messaging, and walk away ready to lead when the pressure is on.

Forge valuable connections with your peers through interactive discussions, engaging panel sessions, and extensive networking opportunities.

Excel in your role and drive success for your firm as you discuss current trends, engage in problem-solving discussions, and uncover actionable takeaways.

With specific sessions focused on IR, marketing, fundraising, and communications, your full team will return to the office with fresh strategies.
This is the only event for connecting with marketing peers in the private equity industry and I’ve made excellent, year-round contacts from it.
PEI’s IR and Marketing/Communications Forum is the only conference I have found for the marketing/communications professional specifically within private…
I have attended a lot of conferences in my career and this was by far the best conference I have ever attended. Practically every panel left me wanting even mor…

Showcase your expertise to a global IR audience. Lead panels, host roundtables, share insights that shape best practices and elevate your credibility.

Demonstrate your thought leadership by contributing to critical conversations on what to expect from the next phase of regulatory policy and evolving private markets. Sponsors can showcase their firm’s expertise by moderating or speaking on panels with strategically segmented audiences.

Connect directly with senior IR professionals and fund managers through curated networking. Host private gatherings or dedicated meeting areas designed for meaningful conversations.

Stay ahead of emerging trends while sharing your perspective on the issues shaping investor relations today. Position your firm at the center of forward-looking discussions.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jimmy Kurtovic at jimmy.k@pei.group or call +1 646 356 4504.
Grow your network by connecting with an expansive community of investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals within private markets and venture capital.
Form lasting and valuable relationships with industry leaders by participating in meaningful discussions throughout the networking-focused agenda.

Discuss critical issues and exchange insight about curated topics with your peers at the day-one breakfast meetings and invitation-only day-two pre-conference think tanks.
Converse with your peers to form lasting connections and discuss solutions to shared challenges during the many designated networking breaks between panels and at lunch.
Guided by experts and thought leaders, the working group sessions combine panels with roundtable discussions to spark peer-to-peer engagement around big-picture challenges.
“The event was a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, with whom we could share ideas, in an open and safe forum, and learn from each other.”
“Great to hear the perspective of colleagues, share experiences, and learn more about the current landscape and emerging trends.”
“A great conference to meet like-minded peers to discuss the intricacies of investor relations and marketing inside private equity.”

Convene
360 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Main entrance on 45th street
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Have a topic you would like to discuss at the Forum?
Contact Kellie Green at kellie.g@pei.group to discuss speaking opportunities.

Ruth Lane, Head of Investor Relations, Sterling Investment Partners
Paul A. Argenti, Professor of Corporate Communication, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Paul A. Argenti, a pioneer in corporate communications and Professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, will share insights on the state of the field with a focus on crisis and reputation management. He is the author of several books, including Corporate Communication, the first textbook in the discipline, now in its eighth edition. In addition to teaching courses on corporate communication, corporate responsibility, and general management, he has consulted for and led training programs with global organizations ranging from Novartis and Goldman Sachs to the Detroit Lions.
Professor of Corporate Communication, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
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Moderator: Ray Grant, VP, Strategic Initiatives, Altvia
Shavonne Correia, Head of Investor Relations & Marketing, KPS Capital Partners
Cian Cotter, Managing Director – Investor Relations, Insight Partners
Jenny Delaney, Head of Investor Relations for Equity Private Markets and GP/LP Solutions, BlackRock
Head of Investor Relations for Equity Private Markets and GP/LP Solutions, BlackRock
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Mac Hofeditz, Managing Director, Head of Marketing and Investor Relations, Vector Capital
Managing Director and Head of Marketing and Investor Relations, Vector Capital
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Catherine Chen, Director, IR, FFL Partners
Jordan Robinson, Head of Strategic Relationships, Prospect Capital
Annie Caucci, Director of Marketing, NewSpring
Aarti Iyer, Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Fengate Asset Management
Hadi Tabbaa, Managing Director, Foresite Capital
Member Only – RSVP Required
Who: 3–5 invited LPs and 20–25 GPs (members only who rsvp in advance).
Sample Themes:
(lunch seating in Morgan 3)
Robert Caporale, President, Strategic & Digital Solutions, Gen II Fund Services
Kristy DelMuto, Vice President, Marketing, Mainsail Partners
Cherry Zhi, Principal, Investor Relations, Paine Schwartz Partners
Designed to facilitate candid discussion, think tanks are closed-door sessions for GPs only. Discussions will be facilitator led and will cover top of mind issues and challenges impacting investor relations, marketing and communications teams today. Delegates have the opportunity to submit topics for discussion prior to the event
Facilitator: Charles Bauer, Partner – Head of Investor Relations, EnCap Investments
RSVP Required – Seating is Limited
Pre-register to be paired with a peer mentor at the event for a focused, one-on-one networking experience. This session provides a unique opportunity to exchange insights, discuss challenges, and share best practices. Designed to foster meaningful connections, these on-site meetings help delegates expand their professional network, gain actionable takeaways, and spark ongoing collaboration beyond the event.
Designed to facilitate candid discussion, think tanks are closed-door sessions for GPs only. Discussions will be facilitator led and will cover top of mind issues and challenges impacting investor relations, marketing and communications teams today. Delegates have the opportunity to submit topics for discussion prior to the event
Mary Armstrong, Global Head of Marketing & Communications, General Atlantic
Katie Hulgrave, Principal, Platinum Equity
Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing & Communications, General Atlantic
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Moderator: Richard Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer, Bladonmore
Ashley Nahmias, Director of Investor Relations, Excelsior Energy Capital
Antonia Schwartz, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, Lotus Infrastructure Partners
Jennifer Zhu, Managing Director, Investor Relations, Incline Equity Partners
Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, Lotus Infrastructure Partners
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Member Only
Ruth Lane, Head of Investor Relations, Sterling Investment Partners
Jake Siewert, Head of Global Public Policy and Political Risk, Warburg Pincus
Sean Cumiskey, Head of Investor Relations, Omega Funds
Lindsay DeLarme, Managing Director and Head of Marketing & Communications, Oaktree Capital Management
Angela Johnson, Managing Principal and Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, Noble Investment Group
No professional is immune to high-pressure moments—and even the most seasoned executives can gain critical insights by seeing how their peers navigate these challenges. These immersive, scenario-based workshops put participants in the midst of high-stakes situations, forcing them to make real-time decisions and craft strategic, confident messaging for investors, internal teams, and the market. Every scenario provides a rare opportunity to learn, adapt, and sharpen skills that are essential when the stakes are highest.
Sample scenarios include:
Kathryn Pothier, Partner, Epiris
Miriam Sanders, Director, Investor Relations, Sands Capital
Kyle Mc Garvey, Head of Investor Relations, ITE Management L.P.
Natalya Michaels, Head of Investor Relations, Paine Schwartz Partners
Kathryn Pothier, Partner, Epiris
Samantha Rubin, Investor Relations Senior Associate, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
No professional is immune to high-pressure moments—and even the most seasoned executives can gain critical insights by seeing how their peers navigate these challenges. These immersive, scenario-based workshops put participants in the midst of high-stakes situations, forcing them to make real-time decisions and craft strategic, confident messaging for investors, internal teams, and the market. Every scenario provides a rare opportunity to learn, adapt, and sharpen skills that are essential when the stakes are highest.
Sample scenarios include:
RSVP Required – Seating is Limited
Attendees bring pitch deck questions for guided peer review and receive feedback on tone, structure, clarity, and visual hierarchy, helping refine and elevate investor and portfolio pitches.
Facilitator: Debbie Liao, Partner – IR, Battery Ventures
Rebecca Ellice-Flint, Principal, Investor Relations, Arcus Infrastructure Partners
Sarah Tomolonius, Partner, Head of Investor Relations, M13
Amy Harsch, Partner, Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations, Baypine
Stacey Monteiro Leanos, Partner -Fundraising & Investor Relations, Glynn Capital
Mike Weinberg, Head of Investor Relations and Managing Partner, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
RSVP Required – Seating is Limited
Attendees are grouped by firm size for a guided discussion on report format, cadence, and performance metrics, strengthening messaging and communications skills.
Iris Tomczyk, Principal, DigitalBridge
Andrea Wenner, Managing Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships, MSquared
Michaela Balderston, Chief Communications Officer, Lead Edge Capital
Ken MacFadyen, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Audax
Caroline Redmond, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, CIFC Asset Management
Michelle Daubar, Partner, Investor Relations & Capital Formation, Oak HC/FT
Ashley Johansen, Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations, Monomoy Capital Partners
Anne-Sophie Roy, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Axium Infrastructure
Hear the results of the Investor Relations Network’s Investor Relations and Marketing Compensation Survey 2026
Discover the latest figures in compensation for 2025. This session the second edition of the largest investor relations compensation study in the industry.
Chris Tamms, Director of Networks, PEI

Over two days, attendees built up their book of contacts while discussing solutions to shared challenges with an expansive community.

In this interactive discussion, hear how each attendee solved a challenge they were facing, and share your own.

Celebrate 20 years of collaboration, community, and continued learning with your IR peers.

Learn from leading names in private equity IR and marketing in sessions that center collaboration.

New this year! Connect with speakers after their panels to ask questions and continue the conversation.

Compare forum goals, exchange panel takeaways, and expand your professional network over lunch.

Join your peers for candid conversations in a closed-door setting to discuss specific strategies for success.
Kate Gallego
Operations Manager
CIVC Partners
Tracie Kelly
Director of Marketing
Excellere Partners
Investor Relations Network member pass
Annual membership
+ Forum access
*through March 20
This all-inclusive pass combines:
Group member pass
Purchase 2 or more passes in one transaction to unlock your group Investor Relations Network member discount
Savings from $780
Pre-register to be paired with a peer mentor at the event for a focused, one-on-one networking experience.
This session provides a unique opportunity to exchange insights, discuss challenges, and share best practices. Designed to foster meaningful connections, these on-site meetings help delegates expand their professional network, gain actionable takeaways, and spark ongoing collaboration beyond the event.
Attendees bring pitch deck questions for guided peer review and receive feedback on tone, structure, clarity, and visual hierarchy, helping refine and elevate investor and portfolio pitches.
Attendees are grouped by firm size for a guided discussion on report format, cadence, and performance metrics, strengthening messaging and communications skills.

Investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals in private markets.

Year-round LP touchpoints, networking, coaching, and industry content.

If you can’t make the Forum, or want to learn more about the Network: