July 13-15, 2026

Private Equity
Exclusive

Name: Private Equity Exclusive 2026
Start: 2026-07-13 07:00
End: 2026-07-15 23:00
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Join us

Investors and fund managers networking at the Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive

The conference for investors and fund managers

Join us at the premier private equity events in North America. Following a record-breaking year, will return to Chicago for its 20th edition, July 13-15, bringing together an even larger gathering at the premier event for the North American private equity industry.

Our editorially curated agenda will explore the ‘retailization’ of private equity and examine the dynamic sector trends reshaping the industry, including: dry powder and liquidity constraints, deal size challenges and emerging opportunities across sports, healthcare, defense, and nuclear investing.

The premier event for the North American private equity industry

Our strict 1:1 investor-to-manager ratio, and carefully managed attendance structure will ensure meaningful networking and deeper relationship-building. Attendees include top-ranking asset managers and allocators from some of the world's largest funds.

Our 2025 edition in numbers.


377 Attendees	272 Firms	28 Sessions	9.5+ Hours of networking	85 Speakers

Why investors should attend?

● Exclusive private equity focus: Gain deeper insight into the private equity landscape with an editorially curated agenda covering fund exits and distributions, AI’s growing role in PE, DPI scrutiny, and the trends shaping private markets.

● Access top-performing & emerging managers first: Be among the first to identify, meet, and evaluate managers with proven track records, and new fund launches before they reach the broader market.

● Make smarter allocation decisions: Cut through a crowded fundraising environment, assess manager performance and strategy more effectively, and build meaningful relationships through curated investor networking.

Why should fund managers attend?

● Connect with aligned investors: Meet with investors closely aligned to your fund’s focus, ensuring conversations are more relevant and productive.

● Unlock actionable intelligence: Gain access to rich, actionable insights, including strategic priorities, preferred regions, and fund types, beyond basic contact info through our event app.

● Act on real-time market signals: Our dynamic data reflects market trends and evolving mandates, helping you optimize outreach timing and effectiveness.