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PDI Europe Summit London 2023
9 - 11 May 2023,
Hilton Tower Bridge, London
The next phase for private credit markets
The PDI Europe Summit is the leading conference to uncover the latest trends impacting Europe’s burgeoning private debt market. With the amount of sophisticated asset allocators turning to private credit strategies continuing to grow, the summit provides the platform to hear about the latest trends, innovations, and solutions to be explored. The summit will examine prominent issues concerning ESG integration into debt capital markets, opportunities for investment and strategies for investors to achieve growth in an uncertain environment.
Join over 300 attendees comprising of funds, institutional and private investors, and other members of the private credit community in Europe for three days of unrivalled networking and content.
What can you expect at the summit?
Event content with value
The summit will explore what lies ahead for private debt in 2023. A deep dive into direct lending, taking temperature on the current state of the market, ESG integration, and disruptors in the space. Also exploring some favoured investment areas with the likes of real estate, infrastructure debt, specialty finance, the role of private debt, investor allocation priorities, fundraising, DEI and ESG considerations, and much more.
Build your private debt network
Private credit has really matured as an asset class over the years and is here to stay. Connect with industry participants and understand exactly how the market is evolving. Network in-person at networking breaks, evening drinks reception, roundtable discussions and invite-only breakfasts. Build lasting relationships and compare best practices with your peers.
Meet key institutional investors
Hear from leading institutional investors allocating to the asset class. With 90+ institutional and private investors in attendance from across Europe and private markets becoming ever more democratized and accessible, the summit will attract a new breed of investor, along with the increasingly sophisticated pension funds and insurers.
2022 in numbers
300+
Attendees
100+
Speakers
70+
Investors
Key event themes
Emerging strategies in private debt for 2023 and beyond
The increasing democratization of the private credit market
Geopolitical considerations for investors in a volatile world
Assessing private debt’s continuing ESG journey
Real estate debt revitalisation
2022 attendees include:
Grow your private debt network
Luca Di Rico
Racing Capital
A must for anyone in the industry
Amin Doulai
King & Spalding
Another excellent summit. An invaluable opportunity to engaged with a wide range of private market participants.
Stephen McKenna
Altum Group
A fantastic event with a great turnout and extremely relevant content.
Agenda
PDI Europe Summit 2023 - Day 1: Direct Lending - Tuesday 9th
Registration
PDI Europe Summit Welcome Address
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Opening keynote
Opening Panel: What rising rates and inflationary pressures mean for private debt market
- Impact of interest rates, geopolitical tensions and cyclical risks on the balance sheets of portfolios.
- What is the impact of the ongoing volatility on the market now and how is it affecting returns?
Panel: Which asset classes and sectors to deploy debt capital in once the cycle bottoms out?
- What sectors are likely to remain challenging in the current cycle?
- Can you play across strategies in the context of a transitionary economic environment?
Moderator: Faisal Ramzan, Partner, Proskauer
Networking Break
PDI Data Snapshot

LP Views- How emerging players can try to compete
- Process for selecting private fund managers
- How to stand out in a crowded mid-market
- Is there still a bifurcated market for emerging managers today?

Investor panel- new strategies emerging among fund managers
- Emerging investment strategies across the direct lending capital structure
- Key factors shaping investment due diligence
- Key drivers behind investor appetite in 2023

Panel: Pulse on private debt fundraising
- How is the current macro environment affecting LP behaviour
- How are LPs approaching a multi-faceted private debt landscape
- What are the novel ways of raising capital in this difficult environment – e.g using secondaries or balance sheet assets.
Moderator: Peter J. Olds, Partner, Proskauer
Networking Lunch
Different flavours of sustainable investing in private debt
- How are investors tapping into the Climate Tech opportunity
- Challenges and outlook for thematic investments
- Where should investors spend more time, in terms of sectors that have positive climate impact?
- How to identify a real strategy vs greenwashing?

Managing global sustainability regulation
- Dealing with data demand- How are lenders rising to the challenge around ESG disclosure and data availability in private assets?
- SFDR- Is it fit for purpose for private funds? How does EU, UK and US regulation compare?
- Sustainability regulation vs labels- how to spot the difference?

How to add value to investments through a sustainability lens as a Debt Provider
- How to be a more sustainable investor when involved in private markets?
- How can lenders ensure real impact rather than ‘green washing’?
- The rise of green and sustainability link loans
- What are managers doing to create value in their portfolios?

Kristina Matthews
Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations and ESG, Brightwood Capital Advisors
Read bioPortfolio performance and monitoring
- What have the challenges been for portfolio companies given macro headwinds?
- Which strategies have performed best and why?
- Is diversification key in a recessionary environment?
- Opportunities from the crisis- what does it mean for portfolio construction, credit markets and emerging strategies
Evaluating corporate credit risks in Emerging markets
- How private credit strategies in emerging and transition economies differ from their counterparts in North America and Western Europe
- What’s in store for EM private credit in the years ahead and how may the opportunity evolve?
- How do you mitigate political and regulatory risk?
Democratisation of debt markets
- How demand from high-net-worth individuals and retail investors is driving the democratisation of the asset class.
- The role of technology driving change and enabling access
- What are the regulatory hurdles?

Afternoon Networking Break
D&I Debate - The road ahead for Diversity and Inclusion in Private credit
- How are managers factoring gender diversity requirements into financing solutions?
- How are LPs pushing the diversity agenda?
- What does the latest data say about women and ethnic minorities in private debt funds?
Audience roundtables with drinks
- Private debt in DC pensions
- Crypto and blockchain lending
- Unlocking value in Special sits and Opportunistic credit
- Update on CLOs
- Finding value in the lower mid-market
- Artificial intelligence in private debt
- The space for sponsorless
- Impact of “amend and extend” on the market
Networking reception
Agenda
PDI Europe Summit 2023 - Day 2: Alternative credit strategies (Real Assets, Specialty finance and working capital solutions) - Wednesday 10th
Invite only LP networking breakfast
Registration
Chairperson’s Welcome Address
Keynote Interview: The ingredients for success in private credit
Macro panel: The changing face of real estate, infrastructure & real assets
- How are investors approaching the blurring divide between real estate and infrastructure as the asset classes converge?
- How are emerging niche asset types changing how investors view the sector?
- Is the macro environment pushing investors to diversify their allocation into private infrastructure and real estate credit which has a lower correlation and different cycle?
- What do LPs expect from the different asset classes?
Networking Break
PDI Data Snapshot
Real Assets panel - why real assets are becoming more important to institutional investors
- Identifying investment opportunities in real asset debt.
- What relative value does the private real estate debt market offer compared with other areas of corporate credit investing?
- How are managers navigating regulatory frameworks and pressures?

Jennifer Hartviksen
Managing Director, Global Credit, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
Read bioPDI Investment Committee
Our PDI Investment Committee takes a look at three ESG investment case studies from leading GPs in this unique interactive format.

Networking lunch
The Infrastructure debt opportunity
- How are lenders becoming more creative in the financing structures offered.
- How has the rise of junior debt strategies shaped the market?
- What are the key considerations in constructing an infra portfolio and what are the potential risks currently on your radar with this asset class?

Where next for Real estate private debt
- How to identify the best assets and sources of alpha
- What type of strategies are different European LPs demanding?
- Which loan structures and strategies are performing best in the current market?
Examining infrastructure valuations
- How are asset valuations reflecting investor interest?
- How are buyers justifying paying similar prices they paid in a lower interest rate environment?
- How are the changing demographic trends incorporated into asset valuations?
ABL panel: How it’s evolving and opportunities for the future
Accessing opportunities in Trade Finance-short duration
- Risks and rewards of the asset class
- Democratising trade finance access to drive sustainable development
Country Champions- the role of specialist funds in the low mid-market
- How is the lower mid-market responding to a more challenging macro-economic environment
- Which geographies are most appealing across Europe?
- What’s attracting LPs to join with specialised funds?
Afternoon Networking Break
LP Fireside chat: Finding value amidst market dislocation
Investor insight into how they are capitalising on dislocations and where they seeing opportunities.

Audience roundtables with drinks
- Real estate outlook for private debt investors
- Litigation finance
- Green and digital assets
- Investing in net zero infrastructure
- Growth finance and venture debt
Networking reception
Agenda
PDI Europe Summit 2023 - Day 3: Restructuring and Secondaries - Thursday 11th
Chairperson’s Welcome Address
Economist Keynote
Economic outlook considering UK austerity; withdrawal of government liquidity and what this means for credit markets.
Panel: Distressed debt and special sits in a developing recessionary environment
- Are we getting into a more distressed/special sits cycle?
- Identifying compelling investment opportunities in distressed and special situations
- How is the market cycle developing and how big is the distressed opportunity likely to be?
- Where are investors deploying opportunistic capital?
- Which markets are very defensively positioned?
Panel: How will direct lending fund managers act in the downturn
- Opportunities from the crisis- what does it mean for portfolio construction, credit markets and emerging strategies?
- How is this cycle different from 2008?
- What happens when direct lenders take over the keys?
Morning Networking Break
PDI Data Snapshot
Panel: Tapping into credit secondaries
Presentation: Pricing and valuations in challenging markets
Panel: Refinancings in a higher rates environment and the role of private debt in bridging funding gaps
- How can patient capital play a role in the current environment?
- How will interest rates impact returns?
- Should investors be cautious entering the market?
Closing remarks
Networking Lunch & End of Conference
For more information on the agenda, please contact Hannah Ogun.
hannah.o@peimedia.com | +44 (0) 20 3994 7961
Network at the leading private debt event in Europe
Join the market-leading event and meet with 100+ active investors at this pivotal time for the private debt industry. Connect with institutional investors, fund managers, as well as the wider private debt community for two days of learning and networking.
The in-person networking experience
Gain access to a global community
As the flagship private debt event in Europe, the summit will attract investors and funds from across the world. Make sure you’re there to meet with leading global figures.
Meet in person, in London
We are once again back in London to offer unparalleled in-person networking opportunities. Supported by a digital event app, you’ll be able to arrange meetings and build relationships face to face.
More institutional and private investors than ever
Meet private and public pension funds; insurance firms, and a growing number of family offices and other private investors that are allocating towards private debt strategies in Europe.
2022 attendees included
Connect with active investors in debt strategies
Pre-Event Resources

Marco Busca
Head of Private Debt Fund of Funds, Generali Investments Partners SGR

Mustafa Dincer
Founder, MD Advisors

Nicolas Ferretjans
Founding Partner, InPact Partners

Tim Floyd
Executive Director, Westbourne Capital

Sabrina Fox
Chief Executive Officer, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA)

Ilya Gertsberg
Managing Director and CIO, Apolis S.A.M.

Chandra Gopinathan
Senior Investment Manager - Sustainable Ownership, Railpen

Jennifer Hartviksen
Managing Director, Global Credit, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)

You-Ha Hyun
Principal, Perpetual Investors

Rakesh (Rick) Jain
Partner, Pantheon

Dr. Gabriella Kindert
Independent Board Member, Neptune Leasing, a.o.

Matthias Kirchgaessner
Managing Partner, PLEXUS Research GmbH

Ben Levenstein
Head of Private Credit & Alternative Income, Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

Mikaël Limpalaër
Senior Investment Director, Direct Private Credit (London), AustralianSuper

Prasun Mathur
Head of Private Assets, Aviva UK Life

Kristina Matthews
Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations and ESG, Brightwood Capital Advisors

Sarah Miller
Senior Vice President, Manager Research, Rdington

Sanjay Mistry
Head of Alternative Credit, Pension Protection Fund

George Moros
Executive Director, Wimmer Financial

Peter J. Olds
Partner, Private Investment Funds, Proskauer

Matthew Potter
Head of Private Credit, Pollen Capital

Jason Proctor
Managing Director, Truffle Private Markets

Stephen Quinn
Co-Head of Credit, 17Capital

Greg Racz
President, MGG Investment Group

Faisal Ramzan
Partner, Proskauer

Daniel Humphrey Rodriguez
Head of Private Markets Research, PDI

James Ruane
Managing Director, Capital Solutions, International, CDPQ

Alexander Schmitt
Senior Portfolio Manager – Global Private Debt, Allianz Global Investors

Sebastian Schroff
Head of Global Multi-Manager Private Debt, Allianz Global Investors GmbH

Nick Smith
Managing Director, Private Credit, Alternative Credit Council, AIMA

Tom Sumpster
Head of Private Markets, Phoenix Asset Management, Phoenix Group plc

Richard von Gusovius
Partner, Campbell Lutyens

Orla (Maria) Walsh
Managing Director, European Private Debt, StepStone Group

Lulu Wang
Portfolio Strategist – Global Private Markets' Solutions, abrdn

Adam Wheeler
Co-Head of Global Private Finance, Barings
For more information on speaking at the PDI Europe Summit, please contact Hannah Ogun.
hannah.o@peimedia.com | +44 (0) 20 3994 7961
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Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
The PDI Europe Summit provides an unrivalled platform for institutional investors and allocators investing in private debt to gather.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event. To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Investors at PDI Europe 2023
The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional and private investors, and other members of the private debt community in Europe.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for your or your team today.
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in emerging sectors including real estate, corporate credit, the CLO market and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest private debt managers in the market.
What to expect on the event day
300+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
100+
Institutional Investors
5+
Networking hours
Previous investors that have Attended include
Network with private debt's most active investors
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.