5th Private Equity Chicago Forum

The Private Equity Chicago Forum is the premier Midwest event designed to enhance financial and investment practices while fostering collaboration within the private equity community. Hear from the Top Private Equity Firms as well as Institutional LPs and RIAs in the Midwest on their manager selection process. Key discussions include strategies for maximizing returns through various liquidity pathways, driving value creation with operating partners, and capitalizing on opportunities in the lower middle market. Learn about effective exit strategies, operational improvements, talent development, and the latest trends in middle market investing.

In this extraordinary time of market transition, private credit appears uniquely positioned to remain resilient and capitalize on compelling investment opportunities and higher returns generated by volatility and dislocations in the public markets. How will the current economic uncertainties impact willingness to make loans and the impact on current loans?

As hedge funds continue to be important to family offices, wealth managers and private banks, investors will discuss the rise in their allocation.

Discussing hedge fund manager selection, addressing over-diversification mistakes and understanding both the art and science of developing a successful portfolio for pensions, endowments and foundations.

Comparing and contrasting global macro conditions and investment performance.

Asset owners aim to get in on the opportunities in private debt and credit and are increasingly looking at impact investing as an alternative.

July 22-23, 2026

University Club of Chicago

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