The Future Of Private Credit & Fund Finance Summit 2026

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Future of Private Credit & Fund Finance Summit 2026” is a specialized finance conference scheduled for March 31, 2026, organized by DLA Piper in collaboration with Opal Group. The event brings together senior professionals from private credit, structured finance, private equity, and fund finance sectors to explore how alternative lending markets are evolving in a rapidly changing economic environment. Designed as a high-level, invitation-based gathering, it focuses on strategic insights and real-world applications shaping the future of non-bank lending and capital markets.

The summit features keynote discussions, expert panels, and networking sessions covering topics such as NAV financing strategies, direct lending trends, fund structuring innovations, and emerging opportunities in private debt markets. Industry leaders—including executives from global banks, asset managers, and legal advisory firms—share perspectives on geopolitical risks, portfolio strategies, and new financing models. Running from early afternoon through an evening networking reception, the event emphasizes practical deal-making insights and relationship-building within the private credit ecosystem.