SLF Europe 2026 | Specialist Lender Finance

In partnership with

November 2026 | London

Now in its fifth year SLF 2026 explores the key funding factors specialty lenders should consider from launch phase to maturity, and eventual exit via M&A or a public ABS deal. Investors will have a unique forum to meet emerging and established non-bank financial institutions originating a variety of financial assets and participate in a sector with an attractive yield and risk profile. Funds seeking to expand their lending activities beyond corporate direct lending will be able to showcase their platforms to an audience of potential borrowers and allocators alike.

Time: TBD

SLF Investor & Borrower Reception

The Specialist Lender Finance market is poised to reach an astounding USD 20 trillion within the next decade, driven by several key factors. Come and network with senior private credit professionals as we explore the core drivers behind this growth and examine why allocator capital is increasingly drawn to this asset class, further accelerating its expansion. The discussions will also cover the broadening spectrum of financed assets, ranging from traditional financial assets and securitized consumer and commercial loans to emerging esoteric categories such as litigation funding, home equity products, digital infrastructure, and sports finance. This exclusive dinner will bring together no more than 40 PCC members, with a carefully balanced ratio of GPs, LPs, and NBFI originators.

"Probably one of the most efficient and specialised events across Europe. The quality of business interactions is still to be matched..."

– Benjamin Soussan, Managing Director | Shire Capital

"DealCatalyst provides an instrumental arena for us to stay in touch with the global investment community”

– Axel Bruzelius, Founder | Gilion

"The Specialist Lender Finance conference is a great opportunity to meet and catch up with professionals with representation from across the market, and develop networks for new business opportunities or to discuss funding solutions."

– Tom Deas, Head of Funding & Structuring | Bibby Financial Services LTD

"Another well organised event with a good range of provider and service support companies not only in the hall but also with extended meeting facilities this year. 2026 already in the diary."

– David Whittaker, CEO | Keystone Property Finance

"Best UK conference for originators to meet lenders."

– Christopher Bosworth, CEO | Finclusion

"...It offered a rare and valuable opportunity to understand who is active in this space, how they operate, and their perspectives on the sector’s key themes. The panels were highly relevant, the agenda well structured, and the networking exceptionally productive. A must-attend event for anyone involved in specialty lender finance."

– Anonymous, Managing Director, Structured Credit

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A Sampling of Allocators Confirmed to Attend

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