Lindsay DeLarme
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Communications & Branding, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
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New York Forum
March 26-27, 2025
Convene, 360 Madison Avenue, New York
Navigating industry changes, trends, and new opportunities
Celebrate 20 years of proven strategies at the leading event for investor relations and marketing professionals in private markets.
Discover new fundraising tactics, marketing approaches, and practical guidance for attracting and retaining investors with an agenda tailored to today’s market.
This year’s event features unique opportunities for industry connection: an interactive Breakfast of Champions, our Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony, and the results of PEI’s Investor Relations and Marketing Compensation Survey.
Connect & collaborate
Forge valuable connections with your peers through interactive discussions, engaging panel sessions, and extensive networking opportunities.
Stay
informed
Excel in your role and drive success for your firm as you discuss current trends, engage in problem-solving discussions, and uncover actionable takeaways.
Empower your team
With specific sessions focused on IR, marketing, fundraising, and communications, your full team will return to the office with fresh strategies.
Who attends the leading events for IR professionals?
Explore our featured networking opportunities
Build a community that transcends the Forum
20th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony
Join us to reflect on our 20-year journey, honor shared achievements, and look ahead.
Round out your first day at the Forum with a toast to outstanding professionals whose vision, creativity, and commitment have transformed the private fund investor relations and marketing landscape. Then unwind over refreshments, connect with new faces, and broaden your professional community.
Breakfast of Champions
Problem Solving Potluck: Real Challenges, Real Solutions, Better Outcomes
In this lively session, hear your peers’ most pressing challenges and their innovative solutions. With an emphasis on real-world applications, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and fresh ideas to improve outcomes at your own firm.
Come prepared to learn and share!
Featured keynote speaker: Tom Eckersley, Head of Marketing, Hg
Marketing matters: Brand evolution during market revolution
Find out what a private equity “brand” means to Hg in this featured fireside chat.
Tom Eckersley, Head of Marketing, will discuss:
- Lessons learned from rebrands
- How to evoke a positive and accurate representation of your firm
- The keys to marketing for origination vs. fundraising
- What’s next for this ever-evolving function in private capital
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Agenda highlights
For the last 20 years, the forum has established a reputation for keeping its attendees on top of emerging trends and challenges.
Through engaging panels, interactive think tanks, working groups, and keynote discussions, attendees will learn how to:
- Navigate the current market to propel your career forward
- Leverage new technologies to reach new investors
- Tap into emerging sources of funding including family offices, RIAs and private banks
- Optimize messaging to maintain strong LP relationships
- And much more…
Experts leading the discussion
Kristy DelMuto
LLR Partners
This is the only event for connecting with marketing peers in the private equity industry and I’ve made excellent, year-round contacts from it.
Kelsey Clute
HCI Equity Partners
PEI’s IR and Marketing/Communications Forum is the only conference I have found for the marketing/communications professional specifically within private…
Michelle Ball
HKW, Inc.
I have attended a lot of conferences in my career and this was by far the best conference I have ever attended. Practically every panel left me wanting even mor…
Pre-Event Resources
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Engage with networking sessions, thought leadership, and more to build lasting relationships and meet your business goals. Sponsorship gives you:
- VIP access
- Thought-leadership opportunities
- High-profile branding
- And much more…
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jimmy Kurtovic at jimmy.k@pei.group or call +1 646 356 4504.
Experts leading the discussion
Andrew J. Campbell
Partner, Investment Committee Member & Investor Relationships, DC Capital Partners, LLC
Avyanna De Biswas
Managing Director, Infrastructure, Investor Relations, Manulife Investment Management
Lindsay DeLarme
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Communications & Branding, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Priya Pradhan Karkar
Managing Director, Investor Relations and Business Development, Kline Hill Partners
Mary Catherine Manin
Managing Director and Head of Marketing & Investor Relations, Stone Point Capital
William Rosener
Managing Director, Head of Institutional Client Solutions for Strategic Partners, Blackstone
Kenya Williams
Managing Director and Real Estate Product Specialist, Oaktree Capital Management L.P.
Advisory board
Lindsay DeLarme
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Communications & Branding, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Connect with fundraising and communications experts
Grow your network by connecting with an expansive community of investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals within private markets and venture capital.
Form lasting and valuable relationships with industry leaders by participating in meaningful discussions throughout the networking-focused agenda.
Networking opportunities
Breakfast meetings and think tanks
Discuss critical issues and exchange insight about curated topics with your peers at the day-one breakfast meetings and invitation-only day-two pre-conference think tanks.
Networking breaks and lunches
Converse with your peers to form lasting connections and discuss solutions to shared challenges during the many designated networking breaks between panels and at lunch.
Interactive workshops
Guided by experts and thought leaders, the working group sessions combine panels with roundtable discussions to spark peer-to-peer engagement around big-picture challenges.
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Connect with IR, marketing, and communications professionals
See what attendees said about the forum in 2022
Testimonials
“The event was a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, with whom we could share ideas, in an open and safe forum, and learn from each other.”
“Great to hear the perspective of colleagues, share experiences, and learn more about the current landscape and emerging trends.”
“A great conference to meet like-minded peers to discuss the intricacies of investor relations and marketing inside private equity.”
Covering the topics most important to you
Have a topic you would like to discuss at this year’s Forum?
Contact Brian Anderson at brian.a@pei.group to discuss speaking opportunities.
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Agenda
Day 1 - Wednesday 26th
Registration and Breakfast
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Breakfast
Interactive Breakfast Discussions
08:10 - 08:50
Breakfast Meeting A: Investor relations career development
Lauren Gruchy
- What is appropriate compensation?
- Becoming proficient and rank skills needed
- Breaking through the glass ceiling or parallel opportunities
- What is the hiring environment?
- Different needs of senior level vs junior level for growth
Moderator:
Lauren Gruchy, Field Events Manager, Georgian
08:10 - 08:50
Breakfast Meeting B: Marketing career development
- What is appropriate compensation?
- Becoming proficient and rank skills needed
- Breaking through the glass ceiling or parallel opportunities
- What is the hiring environment?
- Different needs of senior level vs junior level for growth
Panelists:
Karolina Kmiecik, Senior Vice President, Head of Communications, Slate Asset Management
Welcoming remarks
09:00 - 09:15
Chair Opening
09:15 - 10:00
Keynote
Plenary
10:00 - 10:45
Leverage new and emerging technologies
Laura Fahrney,
Kathleen Rochard
- Building technology solutions vs leveraging technology software
- Hear what tools are available and how (well) they work
- Discuss best practices within technologies and workflows
- Consider AI’s limitations and opportunities
- How firm size and resources impact technology
- What are the things that GPs want from technology
- What technologies are evolving
Panelists:
Laura Fahrney, Partner, Investor Relations, Ridgemont Equity Partners
Kathleen Rochard, Vice President, Investor Relations and Marketing, Serent Capital
Break
10:45 - 11:15
Networking Break
Panels
11:15 - 12:00
Emerging sources of funding: Family offices and multi-family offices
Emily Mason,
Leslie Hill
- US vs global challenges and opportunities
- Contrast workable approaches for attracting and keeping family office vs multi-family offices
- Cater to consultants to maximize return on investment
Panelists:
Emily Mason, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations & Fundraising, Cornell Capital
Leslie Hill, Partner, Chief Operating Officer of Global Capital Formation, Sagard
11:15 - 00:00
Creative IR and marketing: What’s new and different
- Innovative strategies for communications -formats
- What forums and channels are effective
- Change over time to use zoom or pre-recording collateral
- Use video to tell your story
- Augmenting your pitchbook
Luncheon
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
Think Tanks: GP-only gatherings for candid discussions in a closed-door without any media, vendors, or service providers in the room.
13:00 - 13:50
Think Tank A: Communication strategies to develop and protect your relationships
Rushana Cypert,
Tracie Kelly
- Identify communication dos and don’ts
- Discuss messaging fundamentals
- What is the key to crisis messaging
- Utilizing new technology and subscription models
- Compare the strategies for gaining traction to distinguish your firm
Co-facilitators:
Rushana Cypert, Vice President, Investor Relations, The Capstreet Group
Tracie Kelly, Director of Marketing, Excellere Partners
13:00 - 13:50
Think Tank B: Expand and Enhance the due diligence experience during fundraising
David Martus,
Betsy Sylvester
- Use marketing skillsets to translate and position information and incremental materials to LPs
- Marketing and IR collaboration
- How to manage expectations internally how to
- Address trends in LP expectations for fundraising
- Changing pre-marketing prep and what is standard in your data room
Co-facilitators:
David Martus, Managing Director of Investor Relations, GSSG Solar
Betsy Sylvester, Managing Director, Head of Client Management, Castlelake
Streams
13:55 - 14:45
AI: Present use cases and possibilities
Brad Thawley
- Where to start
- How to test it and conduct assessments
- What are the benefits of using it and how do you measure success
- What third parties are people using
- Precautions to address threats to privacy and security
- Leverage opportunities for your team
- Role of AI in background research
Panelist:
Brad Thawley, Partner, Limited Partner Relations, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Phillippe T. Schenk, Global Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, 500 Global
13:55 - 14:45
Build and Develop your team
Andrew J. Campbell,
Kathryn Pothier,
Stanley Yu
- Compare inhouse vs agency implications
- Where are you looking to hire, including specialization areas
- Implications for building and managing your team if you are a one hub or regional ops firm
- Get C-suite buy-in to procure investment in and resources
- Tailor your team structure
- Find the intersection of IR and marketing teams and how collaboration works and doesn’t work
Panelists:
Andrew Campbell, Partner, DC Capital Partners
Kathryn Pothier, Partner, Investor Relations, Epiris
Stanley Yu, Principal, Investor Relations, Leonard Green & Partners
Shavonne Correia, Head of Investor Relations and Marketing, KPS Capital Partners
13:55 - 14:45
Rise of semi-liquid vehicles in private markets
Natalie Harvard,
Catherine Saunders,
Rachel Lemberg
- Survey the competitive landscape of semi-liquid funds
- Identify unique selling points and potential differentiators.
- Discuss market trends and investor preferences related to this asset class
- Use of technology for IR workflow
Panelists:
Natalie Harvard, Partner, Head of Investor Relations, Oak Hill Advisors
Catherine Saunders, Managing Director, Business Development, Benefit Street Partners
Rachel Lemberg, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations, ITE Management
Networking break
14:45 - 15:15
Networking Break
14:45 - 15:15
Speaker Office Hours
During Speaker Office Hours, speakers and other participants will meet up to continue the conversations for popular sessions. These sessions will not be facilitated.
Investor Relations Network members only R.S.V.P required
Streams
15:15 - 16:05
Working cross-functionally: Win allies and collaborate with sales legal, investing and compliance
Colleen Floberg
- Fostering collaboration by ensuring and conveying alignment of interests
- Convey imperatives and get in step with C-level other functions
- Tips for communicating dos and don’ts
- Practical approaches for when your facing roadblocks
- Investigate internal processes for how conducive they are for collaboration
- Use of technology for workflow
Panelists:
Colleen Floberg, Principal – Capital Formation & Business Development, GI Partners
15:15 - 16:05
Storytelling that is authentic and compelling
Shernaz Daver,
Jennifer Rogg,
Erica Sunkin,
Allison Yazel,
Avyanna De Biswas
- What is the right approach for your firm
- Pave your unique brand journey
- What rings true with disparate constituencies
- Importance of tailoring message length and channel(s) used based on audience
- Best-in-class thought leadership: Owned content and digital storytelling
Moderator:
Shernaz Daver, Operating Partner, Khosla and Company
Panelists:
Jennifer Rogg, Managing Director – Head of Investor Relations, Dunes Point Capital
Erica Sunkin, Director of Communications, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Allison Yazel, Vice President, Marketing, Manna Tree Partners
Avyanna de Biswas, Managing Director, Investor Relations, Infrastructure Equity, Manulife Investment Management
Avyanna De Biswas
Managing Director, Infrastructure, Investor Relations, Manulife Investment Management
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15:15 - 16:05
Side letter negotiations and LP requests
Parag Shah,
Jim Rutherfurd
- What terms in side letters are new in past 12 months
- What are LPs asking for
- At what point should IR be in the conversation
- Manage your internal constituency and manage your fund law firm
- Work in concert with other functions
- Use marketing skillsets to translate and position information and incremental materials to LPs
Panelists:
Parag Shah, Head of Marketing, Arena Investors
Jim Rutherfurd, Co-Founder and Partner, Head of Investor Relations, BharCap Partners
Plenary
16:10 - 17:00
LP Panel: Ongoing communications with investors
Amrita Mainthia ,
Michael Felman
- Manage relationships in a slower exit environment
- Keeping investors interested between fundraises
- When and how to communicate differently with LPACs
- Reporting expectations vs. exasperation: how often and what are you reporting
- How ILPA’s template may change reporting
Moderator:
Amrita Mainthia, VP, Investor Relations, General Catalyst
Panelists:
Michael Felman, President and CEO, MSF Capital Advisors
Reception
17:00 - 18:00
20th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony
This year, we’re celebrating two big milestones – the 20th anniversary of the investor relations forum and the launch of our Investor Relations Network!
To kick things off, we’ll be hosting the 20th Anniversary Gala & Award Ceremony, starting with a toast and an awards ceremony to recognize the leaders whose hard work sets a high bar. These professionals have been dedicated to sharing best practices and pushing the industry forward. They have a commitment to continual professional growth for themselves and this community has brought them to this event up to 20 times.
Their commitment to advancing the industry has been and is essential to the success of this community, and we’ll take this opportunity to thank them for their ongoing contributions.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking and recognizing trailblazers in the industry.
Agenda
Day 2 - Wednesday 27th
Breakfast
08:10 - 09:05
Breakfast of Champions
Problem Solving Potluck: Real Challenges, Real Solutions, Better Outcomes
With an emphasis on real-world experiences and solutions, this lively session is sure to be a favorite—providing invaluable takeaways from the shared expertise of industry professionals.
Every attendee shares one issue they faced, their solution and the outcome. Pre-registration will be required. You will walk away with actionable insights and practical strategies you can use to improve outcomes.
Hear the most pressing challenges your peers have faced, their innovative solutions and their outcomes. Whether it’s navigating investor communications during a market downturn, refining marketing strategies to attract the right investors, or tackling complex compliance issues around fund promotions, this session offers a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer exchange.
This event is for Investor Relations Network members only. R.S.V.P. required
Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:15
Opening Remarks
09:15 - 10:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Marketing matters: Brand evolution during market revolution
Tom Eckersley
- The opportunities and the growing pains: Challenges and prospects related to rapid growth
- Lessons learned from brand strategy evolution and ‘rebrands’
- What does brand mean in private markets – how do you evoke a positive and accurate representation of your firm
- Moving targets: what’s key to marketing for origination vs fund raising vs more general reputation management
- How to scale a team
- The intersection of marketing, sales, and wider stakeholder engagement
- What’s the next frontier for this ever-emerging function in private capital
Tom Eckersley, Head of Marketing, Hg
10:00 - 10:50
Objective-driven AGMs: Design your program with priorities in mind
Irene Hong Edwards
- Discuss various objectives of AGMs and tactics for achieving them
- Examine how program facets (content, speakers, activities, etc.) are conducive to AGM objectives
- What pre- and post-AGM communications work
- What activities generate the highest/lowest levels of engagement
- What infrastructure and technologies (layout, venue, timing, apps etc) work for LPs
Moderator:
Carsten Huwendiek, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications, CVC Capital Partners
Panelist:
Irene Hong Edwards, Partner, Head of Investor Relations, Lovell Minnick Partners
Sarah Smith, Partner, Limited Partner Services, Advent International
Kathlika Fontes, Director of Investor Relations, Grain Management
Networking break
10:50 - 11:20
Networking Break
10:50 - 11:20
Speaker Office Hours
During Speaker Office Hours, speakers and other participants will meet up to continue the conversations for popular sessions. These sessions will not be facilitated.
Investor Relations Network members only R.S.V.P required
Streams
11:20 - 12:10
Crisis communications and issues management
Amy Harsch,
Stephanie Bednar
- Counter and leverage the influence of social media
- Organize with an emphasis on immediacy
- The art of delivering bad news for crisese and small c crisese (e.g., portfolio issues etc)
- Cyber risk management and planning tabletops that are specialized and apart from routine crisis communication
- Scenario and contingency planning based on most relevant situations for your firm or portfolio companies
- Proactive and reactive strategies for ESG and DEI
Panelists
Amy Harsch, Managing Director, Investor Relations, American Securities
Stephanie Bednar, Head of Investor Relations, H.I.G. Capital
11:20 - 12:10
Select and manage placement agents
James Varela,
Christina Anzel,
Mac Hofeditz,
Alia Rafi
- How much to give and what work to assign
- How to coordinate your collaboration
- When do you come in and how do you reference them
- Look at benefits of working with or without them
- Have a strategy What specific areas do different placement agents have access to
Moderator:
James Varela, Partner, Head of Middle East, Rede Partners
Panelists:
Christina Anzel, Director, Client Team, Generation IM
Mac Hofeditz, Managing Director, Vector Capital Management
Alia Rafi, Principal, Investor Relations and Fundraising, FTV Capital
11:20 - 12:10
Leverage growth areas: Private banks & RIAs
Sean Cumiskey
- US vs global challenges and opportunities
- Form a presence in this area and how to play it based on fund size and brand
- RIA space -why custody reporting and other priorities are important
- What factors weigh in on whether to put all chips on one RiA manager vs diversifying
- How to pitch differently
- Scalability: What structure are you using to bring them in and how to service them
Panelists:
Sean Cumiskey, Head of Investor Relations, Omega Funds
Abubakr “Mali” Malida, Director, Strategic Relationships, Alpha Partners
Luncheon
12:10 - 13:10
Luncheon
Streams
13:10 - 14:00
Navigating the backlash and regional nuances to ESG and DEI
Amanda Heravi
- Look at the growing movement toward Responsible Innovation
- Navigating LP relationships when you invest in controversial industries
- Conveying the financial advantages of DEI and ESG
- Tailor your messaging without compromising your integrity
Panelists:
Michele Chow-Tai Managing Director, Business Development, Fairview Capital Partners
Amanda Heravi, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations & Director of ESG, Avista Healthcare Partners
13:10 - 14:00
Strategies that resonate with institutional investors in a slow exit environment
Caroline Page,
Roseita Monteiro,
Kareen Laton,
Priya Pradhan Karkar,
David Fann,
William Rosener
- Evolution and growth of the secondary market
- Speak to alignment of interests and inherent conflicts
- Deliver value when performance isn’t strong
- What rights do LPs have in the continuation vehicle process
- Challenges that LPs face and how GPs can mitigate them
Moderator:
Caroline Page, Partner, HighVista Strategies
Panelists:
Roseita Monteiro, Principal Investor Relations, Coller Capital
Kareen Laton, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, NovaQuest Capital Management
Priya Karkar, Managing Director, Investor Relations and Business Development, Kline Hill Partners
David Fann, Senior Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, VSS Capital Partners
William Rosener, Managing Director, Head of Institutional Client Solutions, Blackstone
13:10 - 14:00
Messaging: Technologies and providers that deliver
- Look into which technologies best deliver and amplify your message
- Think about your cost-benefit analysis
- Consider security concerns
- What is a common mistake made by GPs in incorporating tech into their strategy
Plenary
14:05 - 14:55
Differentiate your brand for fundraising and recruiting
Jay Brupbacher
- Retail strategies for making your brand appeal in retail to HNW and mass affluent people
- Branding to resonate across various stakeholder groups
- Refresh or tweak your brand
- Update on Marketing Rule regulations for exempt and non-exempt
Panelists:
Jay Brupbacher, Managing Director, Investor Relations and Fundraising, The Raine Group
14:55 - 15:15
Survey Results
Hear the results of PEI’s investor relations and marketing compensation survey.
Discover the latest figures in compensation for 2024 across functional areas, AUM, seniority levels, geographies and more.
End of conference
15:15 - 15:15
End of conference
Kathleen Toomey, Ampersand Capital Partners
"This is a 'must attend' for any IR or Marketing professional"
Over two days, attendees will build up their book of contacts while discussing solutions to shared challenges with an expansive community.
Breakfast of champions
In this interactive discussion, hear how each attendee solved a challenge they were facing, and share your own.
20th anniversary gala
Celebrate 20 years of collaboration, community, and continued learning with your IR peers.
Interactive panel discussions
Learn from leading names in private equity IR and marketing in sessions that center collaboration.
Speaker office hours
New this year! Connect with speakers after their panels to ask questions and continue the conversation.
Networking luncheon
Compare forum goals, exchange panel takeaways, and expand your professional network over lunch.
Think tanks, exclusively for GPs
Join your peers for candid conversations in a closed-door setting to discuss specific strategies for success.
Participants at a glance
“This event is wonderful for networking with professionals who have similar roles doing a mix of investor relations, business development, marketing and communications.”
Kate Gallego
Operations Manager
CIVC Partners
“The event was well organized and a good combination of some high level, interesting speakers and great networking opportunities amongst the companies attending.“
Tracie Kelly
Director of Marketing
Excellere Partners
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Introducing the Investor Relations Network
A year-round, exclusive community designed to elevate private markets professionals through continuous support, connections, and insights
Investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals in private markets face unique challenges. Building trust, raising capital, managing stakeholder relationships, and conveying performance and brand strength in a dynamic industry can be a lonely, daunting task. The Investor Relations Network is here to help. Backed by PEI’s expertise and convening power, join an exclusive, trusted community that supports your goals with the expertise, tools, and networking opportunities you need to elevate your impact.
Unlock success at the must-attend New York Forum
Share best practices in fundraising and LP relations with the largest community of investor relations, marketing and communications leaders at the New York Forum. With 20 years of rich history, 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 & continuous learning
Our commitment to your success means providing key opportunities to connect with LPs. As a member, you’ll gain access to LP Investor Councils, exclusive Summits & Suppers in key hubs across the US, and focused Virtual Meetings. These events are crafted to strengthen your LP and peer relationships, deliver valuable insights, and expand your network year-round.
Elevate your impact & influence
Enhance your skills with executive coaching from top industry leaders, tailored for private markets investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals. Through expert guidance and development sessions, you’ll gain actionable strategies that strengthen your ability to manage stakeholder relationships, effectively communicate value, and propel your career forward.
Personalized support for strategic introductions
Our dedicated Network Manager serves as your concierge, facilitating peer-to-peer introductions and providing access to a private Member Directory. This tailored service helps you advance your career goals through meaningful relationships and connections with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.
Stay ahead with timely, expert analysis
Gain access to exclusive industry content and analysis tailored for investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals. Stay current on private markets industry trends, fundraising best practices, and performance strategies. From crisis management techniques to actionable insights, our resources empower you to communicate effectively with stakeholders and enhance your overall impact in the industry.
Introducing the Investor Relations Network
A year-round, exclusive community designed to elevate private markets professionals through continuous support, connections, and insights
Investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals in private markets face unique challenges. Building trust, raising capital, managing stakeholder relationships, and conveying performance and brand strength in a dynamic industry can be a lonely, daunting task. The Investor Relations Network is here to help. Backed by PEI’s expertise and convening power, join an exclusive, trusted community that supports your goals with the expertise, tools, and networking opportunities you need to elevate your impact.
Unlock success at the must-attend New York Forum
Share best practices in fundraising and LP relations with the largest community of investor relations, marketing and communications leaders at the New York Forum. With 20 years of rich history, 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 & continuous learning
Our commitment to your success means providing key opportunities to connect with LPs. As a member, you’ll gain access to LP Investor Councils, exclusive Summits & Suppers in key hubs across the US, and focused Virtual Meetings. These events are crafted to strengthen your LP and peer relationships, deliver valuable insights, and expand your network year-round.
Elevate your impact & influence
Enhance your skills with executive coaching from top industry leaders, tailored for private markets investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals. Through expert guidance and development sessions, you’ll gain actionable strategies that strengthen your ability to manage stakeholder relationships, effectively communicate value, and propel your career forward.
Personalized support for strategic introductions
Our dedicated Network Manager serves as your concierge, facilitating peer-to-peer introductions and providing access to a private Member Directory. This tailored service helps you advance your career goals through meaningful relationships and connections with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.
Stay ahead with timely, expert analysis
Gain access to exclusive industry content and analysis tailored for investor relations, marketing, and communications professionals. Stay current on private markets industry trends, fundraising best practices, and performance strategies. From crisis management techniques to actionable insights, our resources empower you to communicate effectively with stakeholders and enhance your overall impact in the industry.