NYC Private Debt Summit – February 19th and 20th 2025

Feb 19, 2025
Feb 20, 2025

Opus Connect is thrilled to unveil our Private Debt Summit, now expanded into a comprehensive two-day event (February 19-20, 2025). Hosted in NYC at Ice Miller LLP, this in-person gathering promises to foster dynamic connections between private lenders and debt-raise investment bankers from across the United States and Canada, focusing exclusively on debt deals.

This event is the perfect opportunity for M&A professionals looking to expand their network and find potential deal partners in the private credit sector. You’ll have the chance to meet with private lenders and debt-raise investment bankers in highly interactive rotations, as well as engage in thought-provoking panel discussions. All attendees are pre-selected to ensure quality and facilitate efficient deal-making.

Day 1 Highlights (February 19): Panels & Networking

The summit kicks off with a full day dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of private debt through a series of insightful panels. Hear from a diverse lineup of industry pioneers as they delve into current trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the private credit industry. The day concludes with a lively evening cocktail reception, providing additional opportunities for networking in a relaxed setting.

Day 2 Highlights (February 20): Deal Connect (1:1 Meetings)

The second day is dedicated to our signature Private Debt Deal Connect, featuring a series of highly interactive, one-on-one meetings. Designed to spark meaningful collaborations, this structured speed-networking format connects private lenders and debt-raise investment bankers for focused, productive discussions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, build relationships, and drive deal-making in the private debt space at this highly anticipated two-day summit.

NYC Private Debt Deal Connect & Summit

Benefits for participants

  • Day 1 Benefits (2/19):
    • Insightful Panels: Engage with leading experts during our sessions, each focused on a different aspect of private debt.
    • Networking Opportunities: Between sessions, enjoy dedicated networking breaks, including a final evening cocktail reception, allowing you to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.

    Day 2 Benefits (2/20):

    • Expand your network: Meet a diverse range of private lenders and debt-raise investment bankers from across the country. Forge valuable connections and explore potential deal partnerships.
    • Concentrated one-on-one meetings: Save time and accelerate your deal-making process with 12 strictly-timed 20-minute meetings. Each meeting is designed to maximize efficiency and optimize your networking opportunities.
    • Networking reception: Join us for a networking reception where you can mingle with other industry professionals, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
    • Sponsorship opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities to increase your visibility and make a lasting impression on potential partners.

Panels & Structured Networking

  • 1:00pm
  • 1:30 - 2:30pm
  • 2:30pm - 3:00pm
  • 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • 4:00pm - 4:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Check-in for Summit
    Panel 1 - Macro-Economic Insights: Political Influences, 2025 Regulatory Updates, and Market Outlook
    Networking Break
    Panel 2 - How to Ensure Positive ROI with Artificial Intelligence
    Networking Break
    Panel 3 - Navigating LP Pressure and Market Dynamics Amid M&A Shortage: What it Means for Private Credit
    Cocktail Reception

    Summit

  • 9:00am
  • 9:30am-12:00pm
  • 12:10-1:00pm
  • 12:10pm - 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 2:00pm
  • Check-in
    Deal Connect Meetings
    Networking Lunch
    Networking Lunch
    Deal Connect Meetings Continued
    End