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The Drawdown's Operational Leaders' Summit Series brings together senior professionals from private markets in two unique, focused gatherings. 
 
Our Summer Operational Leaders' Summit unites the full spectrum of private markets' leadership - from CFOs and COOs to CTOs and heads of compliance - creating a comprehensive view of modern private markets operations. The Winter edition continues this focus, whilst also diving deep into the specific finance and operational challenges faced by CFOs and COOs int he private markets. 
 
Both summits maintains our hallmark intimate atmosphere, ensuring honest conversations that drive real change. Whether you're tackling broad operational strategy or specific functional challenges, our summits enable you to break free from the isolation of senior leadership and join a community of operations leaders who speak your language.
 
The summits are free to attend for GPs. Limited seats are available. Priority is given to The Drawdown GP members.
Find out more about each summit and register your interest below.

18 - 19 June 2026

Buckinghamshire

SUMMER EDITION

The Operational Leaders' Summer Summit will return in June 2026 to a brand-new location in Buckinghamshire.

The 2025 summit focused on navigating market challenges through innovation, AI adoption, and regulatory adaptation, while addressing critical operational decisions around outsourcing, investor reporting, and fund structures.

Key themes included weathering the current fundraising environment, leveraging technology for competitive advantage, and preparing for the evolving landscape of secondaries, retail markets, and ESG compliance.

5 - 7 November 2025

The Algarve, Portugal

WINTER EDITION

This year's Winter Summit returns to The Algarve in Portugal for three days full of networking, insights and activities.

The agenda addresses operational resilience in volatile markets, focusing on secondary market dynamics, carried interest tax changes, and regulatory governance updates.

Key discussions cover AI adoption in fund operations, evergreen fund structures, fundraising challenges, and preparing for macroeconomic disruptions while building high-performing teams.

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FAQs

Who attends?

Each summit is exclusively for senior GP members from the private markets. We aim to keep the numbers limited to under 100 attendees.

How much are tickets?

The summit is free for GPs. This includes one night's accommodation and all meals + activities.

How can I sponsor?

Get in touch with Commercial Director Gabby Cooke on sales@realdealsmedia.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

 

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