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European Private Credit Conference on Direct Lending 

23 February 2026
The Landmark Hotel | London, U.K. 
In partnership with
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ABOUT THE EVENT

The 3rd Annual European Private Credit Conference on Direct Lending is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of private credit in facilitating direct lending to the European middle market and aims to address strategies for responsibly driving growth that benefits both borrowers and investors. 

Through in-depth discussions and expert insights, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how private credit can be effectively utilised to meet the financial needs of the middle market, fostering long-term sustainable growth.

The full-day event is designed to offer a rich array of content and unparalleled networking opportunities for LPs, fund managers, and service providers. Attendees will be engaged with a diverse program featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by subject matter experts. 

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Investment Banks including:
Fund Finance & Private Credit CLO Arranger Teams

 LPs including:​
Insurance Companies​
Pension Funds​
Family Offices​
Private Wealth Advisors​
Secondary Funds

Credit Funds including:
Leveraged Financing & ​Fundraising Teams​

Structured Credit (CLO) Investors​

Direct Private Placement Investors

Technology & ​Data Analytics Providers

Fund Administrators​

Legal Counsel​

Rating Agencies​

 

WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR DIRECT LENDING SERIES

"Networking capabilities were really helpful. Being able to connect with attendees in advance to set up meetings was a great feature"

– Anonymous
Head of Financing for Private Credit Fund

"Each of the panelists, topics/content, and overall cadence was fantastic"

– Daniel Lepore, CFA
Managing Director, Head of Liability Management, Cliffwater

"Tremendously impressed with the content and the attendance by so many leading market participants”

– Matthew Schernecke
Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP

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