
International
Operating Partners Forum New York
October 29-30, 2025
Convene Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty, Downtown, New York
The largest global event for private equity value creation
Join the world’s leading PE firms to uncover the best methods to deliver cross-functional portfolio optimization at a critical time.
Connect with 500+ operating partners in exclusive networking opportunities and collaborative sessions to uncover the future of PE value creation.
Optimize your portfolio companies
Hear first-hand perspectives on how to further develop your operational efficiencies.
Network with top value creators
Connect with the largest global community of private equity operating partners.
Empower your operating team
Find the right tools and knowledge to create cross-functional value.
2024 agenda highlights
Our unique agenda offers interactive working groups, think tanks, panels, breakfast and lunch discussions. The 2024 expanded agenda was carefully curated to feature the most prominent functional areas in value creation. Highlights included:
- Heads of value creation viewpoints: uncover team leaders’ value creation insights
- The AI boom in PE: practical and functional use cases
- Accelerate value creation through transformation: navigating the new normal
- The growing importance of operating partners: showcasing value to the PE industry
- Discover future functional levers across the entire investment lifecycle
- And much more!
“This is where I learnt to become an operating partner. Now, 10 years later, I have over half my team here with me.”
Aaron Miller
Head of Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions
Apollo Global Management
Connect with a global community of functional specialists
How does your compensation compare?
The 2024 Operating Partners Compensation Survey provides a temperature check of the market and aggregates the responses of 300+ operating partners across:
- Team make-up
- Compensation
- Incentive packages
- Portfolio company engagement
- And more…
2024 speakers

Kush Tulsidas
One Rock Capital Partners
It is a fantastic place to network with top operating talent in PE and learn the cutting edge work that their firms are doing to create value. I highly recommen…
Greg J. Pappas
Berkshire Partners
The Operating Partners Forum is the foremost event where the largest ecosystem of operating partners, suppliers and resources gather annually.
Nicole Weil
Kelso & Company
“The content is relevant for my role and I get to meet the smartest people in the industry.”
2024 agenda
Our unique agenda offers interactive working groups, think tanks, panels, breakfast and lunch discussions. The 2024 agenda was carefully curated to feature the most prominent functional areas of value creation.
If you are interested in a speaking role please contact Marc Mele at marc.m@pei.group.
Build your operating partner community
Expand your relationships and build a lasting network with our operating partner exclusive networking events.
Connect with leaders in value creation to share ideas, solve challenges, and benchmark strategies that will level up your day-to-day operations.
Operating Partners Forum New York Welcome Reception (invitation-only)
Monday, October 21, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Manhatta, 28 Liberty St, 60th floor
Join other event attendees at our opening reception. Exchange valuable insights with your peers in a relaxed setting and build your connections before the conference kicks off.
Operating Partners Forum New York Networking Dinners (invitation-only)
Monday, October 21, 2024
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Manhatta, 28 Liberty St, 60th floor
Join us for one of five private sit-down dinners, split by functional area, designed exclusively for operating partners attending the Forum.
Operating Partners Lunch Discussions (operating partners only)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 pm
These closed-door conversations will explore how to best position yourself in PE portfolio operations:
- Women in PE portfolio operations lunch
- Unlocking advanced pricing strategies: how are you thinking about it?
Operating Partners Forum New York Day 1 Grand Reception
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
5:40 – 6:40 pm
Our grand reception will allow you to chat and get to know your operating partner peers at the end of the first day of the Forum. Hear what is on everyone’s mind after a full day of valuable insights.
Breakfast Discussions (operating partners only)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
8:30 – 9:15 am
Share your views and learn from peers about specific value creation levers.
Lunch Discussions (operating partners only)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1:10 – 2:00 pm
These closed-door conversations will explore key strategies for your portcos and PE firms to enhance value.
Sessions designed for collaboration
Think Tanks
Put your heads together with other operating partners to examine niche areas of value creation. With crowd-sourced discussion topics, these peer-led sessions will provide personalized takeaways.
Interactive Working Groups
Hear how your peers are navigating specific value creation levers. These interactive discussions, facilitated by our expert speaking faculty, will provide a closer look at specific cross-functional topics.
Pre-Event Resources
2024 speakers
For speaking opportunities, contact Marc Mele at marc.m@pei.group or call +1 646 581 9295.

Robin Goodman
Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Portfolio Operations, Blackstone

Raj Kushwaha
Managing Director & Partner, Co-Head Value Creation and Chief Digital Officer, Warburg Pincus

Kate Migliaro
Managing Director, Talent and Organization Performance, Portfolio Operations, Blackstone

Jonathan Waggoner
Managing Director and Co-Head of the North American Operating Team, Strategic Value Partners, LLC

Ryan Wesselschmidt
SVP Sales and Service and GM North America, Husqvarna Construction Division, North America
Engage with the largest operating partner community
Private Equity International’s Operating Partners Forums are a unique blend of networking, collaboration, and thought leadership between private equity operating partners, portfolio operations teams, and sponsors.
Each event is custom designed to encourage conversation about value creation best practices, relationship building, and knowledge sharing across functional areas on the most pressing issues facing investment and portfolio companies. Access to the Forum is limited to value creation experts from private equity firms and sponsors.
For more information on ways to engage with PEI’s Operating Partners community, please contact Lawrence Dvorchik at lawrence.d@pei.group or call on +1 (646) 545-4429