February 2027
London, U.K.    The Landmark Hotel
 
European Private
Credit Conference
on Direct Lending

 

In partnership with
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2026 IN REVIEW


AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN

2026 Who Attends - EDL 2026 

 

KEY STATS

10+
Hours of Content
& Networking
320+
Attendees

110+
Allocators
& Fund Managers
40+
Speakers

400+
Meetings& Connections

20+
Sponsors

 

 

NETWORKING AT A GLANCE

950+
1:1 Chat Messages
500+
Meetings Requested
250+
Activated Profiles

100+
Meetings Booked

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Lee Foulger

Director of International
Bank of England

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FUND MANAGERS & ALLOCATOR ATTENDEE SAMPLE

1
AKSIA
Managing Director
 
2
CPPIB
Principal, European Credit
3
NEW YORK LIFE
Managing Director, Head of Private Capital Investors, Europe
4
BAIN CAPITAL
Partner
5
ALPAC ADVISORY LTD
CEO
6
GEMINI FAMILY OFFICE
Senior Investment Advisor
7
NIPPON LIFE GLOBAL INVESTORS EUROPE
Managing Director & CEO
8
BARINGS
Managing Director
 
9
AMC NETWORK
MD
10
HSBC
Associate Portfolio Manager 
11
OMERS
Managing Director, European Credit 
12
BLACKSTONE
Head of European Private Credit Origination
 
13
AUSTRALIAN SUPER
Senior Investment Director
14
HUNDLE & PARTNERS
Investment Analyst
15
PENSION INSURANCE CORPORATION
Debt Origination Manager
16
ARES MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
17
AZR CAPITAL LTD
Vice President
18
HUNDLE FAMILY OFFICE
Private Placement Advisor 
19
PHOENIX GROUP
Head of Structured Credit & Alternatives
 
20
GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Partner, Co-Head European Direct Lending
21
BALOISE VERSICHERUNG AG
Member of Senior Management
22
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Investment Officer
23
SCOTTISH WIDOWS
Head of Loan Investments
24
MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
25
BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP
Investment Consultant
26
LCP
Partner
27
SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE
Chief Representative
28
PEMBERTON
Managing Director
29
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES
Managing Director
30
LEGAL AND GENERAL
Consultant
31
SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE
Chief Representative
32
PEMBERTON
Managing Director
33
COOPER FAMILY OFFICE
Principal
34
LONDON CIV
Head of Alternative Investments
35
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LIMITED
Portfolio Manager
36
PIMCO
SVP, ABF Origination and Capital Markets
37
CPP INVESTMENTS
Managing Director
38
LONDON CIV
Head of Alternative Investments
39
TRIANGLE FAMILY OFFICE
Chief Investment Officer
40
TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Head of Private Debt
41
NEST
Investment Analyst
42
WILLGROW
Multi Asset Investment Manager
43

W1M
Portfolio Manager | Senior Associate

AUDIENCE PULSE SURVEYS

EDL 2026 Audience Pulse Survey 10am

EDL 2026 Audience Pulse Survey - 11_50am

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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Standard Ticket:

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GP | Investment Managers: $1,675

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Onsite Ticket Price: $2,395

 

WHAT ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The London event delivered exactly what institutional executives look for — relevant counterparties, thoughtful dialogue, and efficient use of time. We left with meaningful new relationships.

Park Street Global

Scott Brown

CEO | Park Street Global

Well organized, great location, interesting topics and good chance to network

Anonymous

Chief Innovation Officer | Originator/Borrower

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23 February 2026
London, U.K.    The Landmark Hotel
 
European Private
Credit Conference
on Direct Lending
In partnership with

2026 IN REVIEW


AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN

2026 Who Attends - EDL 2026 

 

KEY STATS

10+
Hours of Content
& Networking
320+
Attendees

110+
Allocators
& Fund Managers
40+
Speakers

400+
Meetings& Connections

20+
Sponsors

 

 

NETWORKING AT A GLANCE

950+

1:1 Chat
Messages

500+

Meetings Requested

250+

Activated Profiles

100+

Meetings Booked

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Lee Foulger

Director of International
Bank of England

PHOTO GALLERY

  • EDL 2026 (13)
  • EDL 2026 (19)
  • EDL 2026 (7)

FUND MANAGERS & ALLOCATOR ATTENDEE SAMPLE

1
AKSIA
Managing Director
 
2
CPPIB
Principal, European Credit
3
NEW YORK LIFE
Managing Director, Head of Private Capital Investors, Europe
4
BAIN CAPITAL
Partner
5
ALPAC ADVISORY LTD
CEO
6
GEMINI FAMILY OFFICE
Senior Investment Advisor
7
NIPPON LIFE GLOBAL INVESTORS EUROPE
Managing Director & CEO
8
BARINGS
Managing Director
 
9
AMC NETWORK
MD
10
HSBC
Associate Portfolio Manager 
11
OMERS
Managing Director, European Credit 
12
BLACKSTONE
Head of European Private Credit Origination
 
13
AUSTRALIAN SUPER
Senior Investment Director
14
HUNDLE & PARTNERS
Investment Analyst
15
PENSION INSURANCE CORPORATION
Debt Origination Manager
16
ARES MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
17
AZR CAPITAL LTD
Vice President
18
HUNDLE FAMILY OFFICE
Private Placement Advisor 
19
PHOENIX GROUP
Head of Structured Credit & Alternatives
 
20
GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Partner, Co-Head European Direct Lending
21
BALOISE VERSICHERUNG AG
Member of Senior Management
22
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Investment Officer
23
SCOTTISH WIDOWS
Head of Loan Investments
24
MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
25
BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP
Investment Consultant
26
LCP
Partner
27
SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE
Chief Representative
28
PEMBERTON
Managing Director
29
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES
Managing Director
30
LEGAL AND GENERAL
Consultant
31
SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE
Chief Representative
32
PEMBERTON
Managing Director
33
COOPER FAMILY OFFICE
Principal
34
LONDON CIV
Head of Alternative Investments
35
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LIMITED
Portfolio Manager
36
PIMCO
SVP, ABF Origination and Capital Markets
37
CPP INVESTMENTS
Managing Director
38
LONDON CIV
Head of Alternative Investments
39
TRIANGLE FAMILY OFFICE
Chief Investment Officer
40
TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Head of Private Debt
41
NEST
Investment Analyst
42
WILLGROW
Multi Asset Investment Manager
43

W1M
Portfolio Manager | Senior Associate

AUDIENCE PULSE SURVEYS

EDL 2026 Audience Pulse Survey 10am
EDL 2026 Audience Pulse Survey - 11_50am

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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WHAT ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT LAST YEAR'S CONFERENCE

The London event delivered exactly what institutional executives look for — relevant counterparties, thoughtful dialogue, and efficient use of time. We left with meaningful new relationships.

Park Street Global

Scott Brown

CEO | Park Street Global

Well organized, great location, interesting topics and good chance to network

Anonymous

Chief Innovation Officer | Originator/Borrower

Get On The Distribution List
Learn more about our
upcoming events, news, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities.