Private Funds
CFO
CFO
Private Fund Compliance Operations Forum
November 12-13, 2025
Convene, 360 Madison Avenue, New York
Exploring the role of the private funds CCO
The Private Fund Compliance Operations Forum is a collaboration-first event for compliance professionals to benchmark their processes and bring new strategies back to their firm. Across two days you’ll take a deep dive into vital strategies needed to meet the evolving non-legal and regulatory expectations for your role.
This Forum is essential for all compliance professionals to discuss how SEC rules are being applied, improve your firm’s practices, and ensure your firm is on pace with the rest of the industry.
Why the Private Fund Compliance Operations Forum?
Benchmark against peers
Benchmark your back-office operations against peer organizations and learn how they are writing their AI, cyber, and data policies.
Build a cohesive strategy
Improve your firm’s risk and data management, cybersecurity, tech solutions, LP relations and much more.
Broaden your understanding
Expand your knowledge base of all things related to the SEC to help guide your firm forward.
2024 featured speakers
2024 attendees include:
“Event was a great opportunity to hear from three important constituents: SEC staff, industry advisors, and peers in the trenches who deal with the same challenges I deal with.
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Daniel Gewanter, Kohlberg & Co
“The selection of topics were all very relevant and it was helpful to learn of insights from the panels…”
Eli Oh, Crow Holdings Capital
Build an expansive knowledgebase
Collaborate with your peers through conversational sessions to solve the biggest issues facing the industry. Topics of discussion include:
- What to expect when you’re examined and how to prep
- Talent implications for complying with the private fund adviser rules
- Cybersecurity protocols that reduce exposure across your portfolio
- Firmwide risk management strategies
- And more…
Lead the discussion in 2025
Firms who led the discussion in 2024 include:
- Brookfield Asset Management
- HCI Equity Partners
- KKR
- And more…
Have a topic you would like to discuss at this year’s forum? Contact Kellie Green at kellie.g@pei.group to discuss speaking opportunities.
Matthew Harris
Assistant Director and Co-Head of the Private Funds Unit, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Pre-Event Resources
Connect with a community of CCOs, COOs and senior finance executives
The Private Fund Compliance Forum offers a unique opportunity for providers to engage and connect with senior compliance professionals in the private equity sector through thought leadership, networking, and more.
For more information on available sponsorship opportunities please contact Josh Stoller at joshua.s@pei.group.
2025 Sponsors
Connect and lead with compliance’s brightest minds
Be a part of the largest gathering of compliance leaders in the industry. Over two days you’ll build up your book of contacts while discussing solutions to shared challenges with this expansive community.
Join compliance professionals from 100+ firms as they discuss SEC best practices and how to strategically prepare your firm.
Sessions promoting collaboration
Breakfast meetings and think tanks
Cover critical issues and exchange solutions on curated topics with your peers at our breakfast meetings and GP-only think tanks.
Networking breaks
Catch up with your peers to build your network and discuss session takeaways during the many designated networking breaks.
Workshops
More hands-on than a traditional panel, our workshops start with a 25 minute discussion followed by a 40 minute peer-to-peer workshop.
Participants at a glance
“Great networking opportunities, interesting topics, and fabulous guest speakers.”
Alexandra Maisel, Sun Capital Partners
“One of my go-to events each year due to the timely program content and excellent panelists.
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Liz Staley, Leerink Capital Partners
2024 attendees included:
Venue
Here is a list of hotel accommodations for easy access to the event.
Thanks for your interest
Thank you for your interest in this year’s Private Fund Compliance Operations Forum.
Your requested resource will be emailed to you shortly.
Explore our event website for more information and be sure to secure your place when ready.
We hope to see you at the forum this November in New York.
Stay ahead of new compliance regulations
Swap strategies for building an effective compliance program through engaging roundtables, think tanks, and collaborative workshops. Learn how to create cybersecurity protocols, fundraising strategies, and training programs tailored to your needs.
Join a community of compliance leaders
Meet with the largest gathering of compliance experts during peer-driven conversations at this year’s forum. You’ll learn how your peers tackle key issues, ensuring your firm stays aligned with industry standards.
Hear what our attendees have to say
“Great networking opportunities, interesting topics, and fabulous guest speakers.” – Alexandra Maisel, Sun Capital Partners
“One of my go-to events each year due to the timely program content and excellent panelists.” – Liz Staley, Leerink Capital Partners
