2nd Annual Conference
Mid-Market
Europe
Debt and Equity Strategies for Mid-Market Investors & Leaders
London  •  21 May 2026
Sourcing new opportunities in the European Mid-Market

The European Mid-Market is a dynamic and vital segment of the continent's economy, characterized by resilient, innovative companies that are increasingly attracting private capital for growth and international expansion.

This event brings together Private Equity firms, Alternative Lenders, Advisers, LPs and Mid-Market company CEOs to meet and discuss best-practice lending and equity strategies.

ABF
Direct Lending
Private Equity
Restructuring & Special Situations
Buy-and-Build
Sponsors & Partners
Participants include
Vito Padula
BlackRock
Suzana Perić
Oaktree
Joe Tager
Tikehau Capital
Julian Osborne
Wells Fargo
Peter Jaffe
BZ
Markus Geiger
ODDO BHF
Kirill Zavodov
PIMCO
Tristan Nagler
Aurelius
Marco Busca
Generali
Anubhav Vaish
Crestline Investors
Michael Miller
Investec
Adam Willmott
Colesco Capital
Benedetto Fiorillo
Bayview Asset Management
Sergio Serrano
Banco Sabadell
Aljoscha Dudek
Hamilton Lane
Patrick Marek
Raiffeisen Bank
Alvaro Esteban
Warwick Capital Partners
François Candelon
Seven2
and many more...
This event last year
It was a great day at the SmithNovak Mid-Market Europe Conference in London. I had the pleasure of joining the Direct Lending panel to explore the trends shaping the European Mid-Market. Hats off to the SmithNovak team for an outstanding event.
David Hansen, Head of Private Debt & Infrastructure, LBBW Asset Management
A pleasure to participate at SmithNovak’s Mid-Market Europe 2025 conference. Great opportunity to discuss corporate carve-outs and wider market trends.
Tristan Nagler, Partner and Head of Investment Advisory, Aurelius
An insightful event with meaningful discussions across panels. Many thanks to SmithNovak for bringing it all together.
Markus Geiger, Managing Director,  Head of Private Debt, ODDO BHF
Thank you, SmithNovak, for hosting and bringing together such a dynamic and thoughtful conversation among leading voices in the market.
Phil Arbour, Senior Partner, Private Markets, Tresmares Capital
180+
Delegates
120+
Companies
30+
Panellists
15+
Countries
6
Sessions
Expected Numbers in 2026
180+
Delegates
120+
Companies
30+
Panellists
15+
Countries
6
Sessions
Meet & network with key market players
PE Firms
Private Credit Funds
Direct Lenders
Mid-Market Companies
Investment Banks
Non-Bank Lenders
Debt and M&A Advisories
LPs
Legal Firms
Fund Administration
Loan Servicers
and many more
European brand exposure

Whether your company is headquartered in London, Madrid, Milan, Lisbon, Barcelona or Frankfurt, there is a significant opportunity to gain valuable brand exposure with companies basedall over the European region. Contact us now for Sponsorship options:

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Sponsorship options

By becoming a Sponsor, you will join the biggest names in the market, putting your brand in front of a specific, relevant audience. And because you will be on-stage, you will meet and be seen by the most senior decision-makers in the market. Here’s why you should attend:

  • The widest industry reach:Do business with 200+ attendees from 120+ companies operating all over the Europe
  • Be on stage:By joining a panel as a sponsor, you will meet and be seen by the most senior decision-makers in the market.
  • Exceptional networking:Build relationships with the most influential senior executives and CEOs of leading Banks, Investors, Servicers, Advisors, and Tech companies
  • Hottest industry trends:Discover new products, new ways of doing business and revolutionary new ideas to bring to your business
  • Make deals:Our experience shows that companies genuinely do win new business at this event. Showcase what your company has to offer and generate important new leads!
  • Protect your brand:As a leader in any given sub-sector of this market, it is essential that your brand continues to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition.
Contact us now for Sponsorship options:
Programme

From short presentations to informal panel discussions with leading Buyers, Sellers and Servicers operating in the European Private Debt market, contact us now to see what we are preparing for you.

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Venue

A short walk from King’s Cross St Pancras station and Euston station, the Pullman London St Pancras is ideally situated for easy access to London’s airports, Eurostar, and the Tube. Featuring the high-tech, 500-seater Shaw Theatre, this large-scale venue represents a significant opportunity to gain valuable brand exposure.

Pullman London St Pancras
100 - 110 Euston Road
NW1 2AJ London
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£1999 GBP per person

Please note, VAT will be charged at the UK rate of 20%.

Payment

Payment due in 14 days from the booking, and by Bank Transfer only.

Note: all Bookings made during the last 14 days prior to the event must be paid immediately by bank transfer. If any payments have not been received prior to the Event, admission may be refused.

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