Shaping the future of private debt

Join us at PEI’s highly anticipated 3rd annual Women in Private Debt Forum: North America, returning to New York in May 2025. This event brings together institutional investors, fund managers, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and opportunities shaping private debt markets.

Engage with an audience of globally recognized firms, including Allianz Capital Partners, IMCO, Lexington Partners, New York City Retirement Systems, Pantheon, Raymond James, Resolution Life US, StepStone Group, and many more, as you build meaningful connections and uncover new investment strategies.

The Women in Private Debt Forum: North America will be co-located with forums focused on Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, providing attendees with a holistic view of private markets.

What can you expect at the Women in Private Debt Forum?

Unrivalled cross-asset class networking

This is an event like no other within the asset class for networking. Throughout the unique event there are opportunities to take part in the discussion and make real lasting connections with industry participants. Join a seated working lunch, investor-only workshop, roundtable discussions, think-tanks, mentoring sessions, and many other networking sessions.

Hear the latest trends in private debt

Get a sense of the private debt market and discover latest market dynamics including sponsorless deals, special situations, investor interest in speciality finance, opportunities in corporate credit and much more.

Gain crucial investor insights

Get a view across the investor spectrum from foundations, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and public and private pension funds. Understand what matters most to them, how real estate has compared to other asset classes in the past two years.

Meet your next investor among 150 leading names in alternatives, including:

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What’s new in 2025?

Expanded asset class content: Explore an expanded line up of sessions dedicated to Private Debt, along with deep dives into other asset classes
Investor perspectives: Hear insights from over 50 institutional investors as they share their perspectives on alternative investments across two days.
Future leaders networking: A dedicated session for junior and mid-level women to build career advancement strategies
Focus on value creation: Discover how managers are driving returns despite a more challenging environment for exits
Enhanced networking: Join dedicated networking spaces designed to bring together professionals in Private Debt and foster meaningful connections with industry peers

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2025 speakers include

Sara Casey

Director, AB Private Credit Investors

Akila Grewal

Partner, Apollo Global Management

Eric Newman

Treasury Manager, City of Stamford, Connecticut

Nicole Byrns

Founder/Partner, Dumar Capital Partners

Mansi Patel

Head of Infrastructure Debt, Principal Asset Management

Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.

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Testimonials from attendees

I ran into women I hadn’t seen in years! It was great to hear about the state of the industry along different tracks and gain valuable insight.

Organized, easy networking opportunities, honest conversations, and cutting edge substantive knowledge.

I really enjoyed being on a panel and meeting women from not only the United States, but other countries.