
Investor
New York Forum
2025
16 - 17 September 2025,
Convene 30 Hudson Yards, New York
The premier private debt event in North America
The 12th annual PDI New York Forum returns on the 16-17 September 2025. Meet with over 400 private credit professionals, including more than 100 of North America’s most renowned institutional investors.
Join your peers to explore the latest trends, understand investor allocation preferences and discover the solutions shaping the North American private credit market.
2024 investors included:
2024 speakers included

Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass
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, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass, and a member of our team will follow up with you.
See what past attendees are saying about the forum
Testimonials
Jim McMullan
Head of Corporate Credit, CDPQ
Overall great retreat; an opportunity to step back and think about private debt opportunities and trends.
Brett Hickey
Chief Executive Officer, Star Mountain Capital
Well-organized conference with high-quality LPs and GPs along with high-quality content and technology for participants to engage.
Ryan Kirk
Senior Analyst, Global Credit, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
I liked the great market insights provided by the panels. They offered a variety of view points across geographies and specialties.
Raise your profile among private debt decision makers
Build and develop your company’s brand image, strengthen your market credibility, and meet your investment and business goals. Sponsorship gives you:
- VIP access
- Thought-leadership opportunities
- High-profile branding
- And much more…
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Beth Piercy at beth.p@pei.group or +44 207 566 5464.
2025 Sponsors
2025 Speakers coming soon
2024 Speakers included:

Devi Aurora
Managing Director & Head, Financial Institutions and Alternative Funds Ratings, S&P Global

Graham Bippart
Senior Editor, Capital Markets and Compliance, Private Equity International, PEI Group

Isabelle Brennan
Senior Managing Director, Product Specialist – Credit and Global Solutions, LaSalle

Shamafa Khan
Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations and Marketing, Crayhill Capital Management

Tim Lower
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Founder, Willow Tree Credit Partners LP

Steven Meier
Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller, New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Asset Management

Michelle Noyes
Managing Director, Head of Americas, Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA)

Robert Petrini
Global Chief Investment Officer for Private Credit, Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI)

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri
Private Credit & Direct Lending and Cross-Border Finance Leader and Office Managing Partner, Polsinelli
Pre-Event Resources
2025 Agenda coming soon
Download the agenda to discover hot topics in the North America private debt market.
If you are interested in speaking opportunities at the event please contact James Hatwell at james.hatwell@pei.group.
2024 Hotel & venue
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10019
All conference sessions will take place at New York Hliton Midtown.
Enjoy a preferential nightly rate exclusively for PDI New York Forum attendees. A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Book your room here.
Connect with 100+ private debt investors
Form invaluable relationships with 100+ institutional investors, and other private debt professionals attending the forum.
Ensure you are at the forefront of the latest trends and investment strategies by participating in networking sessions and important conversations with industry leaders.
100+ of North America’s leading investors including:
Network with institutional investors
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet institutional investors and discuss how private credit strategies fit into their portfolios.
Participate in invaluable discussions
Improve your private debt strategies and enhance your returns through conversations with private debt leaders.
Create lasting connections
Build your network of knowledgeable and experienced contacts within the private debt sector by networking with your fellow attendees.
Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass
The Private Debt Investor New York Forum is the largest meeting place for private debt professionals in North America. A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible 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, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass today and a member of our team will follow up with you.
Previous attending investors include:
Two days worth of networking and connection
Investor-only Networking Breakfast
Join discussions with your investor peers about the latest trends facing investors in the private debt space.
Explore new opportunities
Discover private debt opportunities across strategies such as direct lending, secondaries, and real assets.
Gain exclusive insights
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers. Learn how to navigate the current market environment so you can accelerate your private debt strategies.
Investors at PDI New York Forum
The forum is the largest gathering in North America for institutional investors and other professionals part of the private debt community.
Download the investor prospectus to access important details and insights about the event.
The lineup includes pensions, insurance companies, and more
Past investor speakers include

Steven Meier
Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller, New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Asset Management
Apply for your complimentary pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you.
Meet our 2024 advisory board:
Contact Erin Wolfe today to tell us your topics of interest you want to hear this September.
View key insights from the conference
Post-Event Resources
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Unlock success at the must-attend New York Forum
Meet your next investor and discover the latest investment strategies alongside a 400 strong community of LPs, fund managers, advisors and thought leaders. Returning for its 12th year, this two-day event offers invaluable networking, interactive discussions, and actionable insights to empower your team and elevate your firm’s success.
Enhanced access to LPs
Keep fundraising all year long. With access to frequent Network meetings, you’ll join a community that connects regularly with LPs to discuss European and global trends and build relationships. You’ll have continuous opportunities to deepen relationships with LPs and peers, exchange insights, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Personal support & connections to help you succeed
You won’t be navigating this journey alone. Our dedicated Network Manager is here to support you, making personal investor introductions and connecting you with peers or advisors as needed. Plus, you’ll have access to a Member Directory to help you forge meaningful relationships and connections.
Actionable industry insights
Stay ahead with expert analysis on key market and fundraising trends, and unique LP perspectives you can’t get anywhere else. Our research cuts through the noise to arm you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and elevate your returns.