Debt Funding & Financing
Europe
Traditional vs Alternative Corporate Lending
London  |  26 June 2025
Lenders
Borrowers
Private Credit
Syndicated Loans
Bonds
New opportunities in the evolving European
Corporate Loans market

With interest rates now falling, and the ECB reporting that credit demand from companies has risen for the first time since 2022, there is a new sense of optimism amongst both traditional and alternative lenders, that deal volumes will recover in 2025.

Attracting both Alternative Private Funds and traditional Banks, as well as LPs, GPs, Advisories, PE Funds and Corporate & SME borrowers, this event brings together the whole Corporate Lending market, and represents an excellent opportunity to network with prospective business partners. For borrowers, there is also the opportunity to learn about new funding options, and meet new potential lending partners.

The lines are blurring between public and private markets

Request an Info Pack now, and network with Lenders, Borrowers, LPs, Advisors and other new business partners.

FREE for LPs and Corporate Borrowers by prior approval only; contact us to apply:
We were delighted to be the main partner at one of SmithNovak's events. It was a great opportunity to connect with banks, investors and other practitioners. Thank you for having me and for the many engaging discussions!
Ajay Rawal, Financial Services Leader, EY
Areas of focus & financing structures include
Private Credit
Corporate & Syndicated Loans
Bonds
Asset-based Financing
Secondary Loan sales
Private/Bank Hybrid Deals
Sponsored & Non-Sponsored Funding
Refinancing & Debt Restructuring
Bridge Loans
Revolving Credit
Mezzanine Debt
SME & Mid-market Loans
Trade & Export Financing
Real Estate Loans
Project Financing
Leveraged & Acquisition Financing
Energy & Infrastructure Financing
Aviation & Shipping Finance
Expected Numbers
300+
Delegates
180+
Companies
50+
Panellists
20+
Countries
10
Sessions
CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKS  •  ALTERNATIVE INVESTORS  •  LPs •  ARRANGERS •  ADVISORS
Example companies attending our events
and many more...
Types of companies attending
Corporate and Investment Banks
Private Credit Funds/Alternative Investors
LPs
SME, Corporate & Mid-market Borrowers
Regulators
Sponsors
MLAs
Lead Managers & Arrangers
Book Runners
Documentation and Facility Agents
Coordinators
Intermediaries & Advisors
Loan Servicers
Legal Firms
Ratings Agencies
Tech companies
Loan Trading platforms
and many more ..
SME and Corporate Borrowers: CFOs, why attend?
Meet both traditional and private Lenders, and understand your funding options
Discover new lending and funding solutions
Meet new funding partners and get the right deal for your business
Understand the trends that will affect your future funding
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 based all over the European region. Contact us now for Sponsorship options:

Showcase your brand
Our previous events
With a track record of more than 70 industry-specific events over the last 14 years, we are the leading organiser of summits for the global Loans market, bringing together the biggest names in the industry. Our events hosted more than 22000 participants from 8000+ companies including major international Funds, Banks, Investment Banks, Regulators, Servicers, Advisors and Technology companies.
"Having sponsored several events over the past five years, I can say SmithNovak events are a must-go for investors, advisors and professionals involved in the market."
Juan Hormaechea
A&O Shearman
"It was great to participate in a one-of-a-kind event focused on private credit. The event set the tone for discussion on several different markets, each with their individual growth drivers and opportunities."
Sabita Prakash
ADM Capital
“As always, it was a great conference, with a great turn out. It was brilliantly and efficiently organised, with a real understanding and focus on what we were trying to achieve from being there.”
Emilie Stewart
Sidley
"SmithNovak's conference was a remarkable experience. It provided a platform for industry experts to share their insights on the latest trends and developments in the market. It was an invaluable opportunity to network with peers, investors, and other professionals in the field."
Nuno Godinho
Hipoges
Past delegates include
Giovanni Spingardi
KKR
Javier Albiñana Torroba
Banco Santander
Francesco Buffi
AB CarVal
Gianluca De Martino
UniCredit Bank
James Branter
Sixth Street Partners
George Maltezos
BlackRock
Clarence Dixon
CBRE
Kulbhushan Kalia
Allianz Global Investors
Riccardo Rattellini
Apollo
Toni McDermott
Arrow Global
Xavier Clément
Barclays
Grainne O'Brien
Standard Chartered
Bank
Thomas Hengstberger
North Wall Capital
Konstantinos Vrettos
Eurobank
Chris Wyke
MA Financial Group
Edouard Fernandez-Bollo
European Central Bank
Claus Radünz
LBBW
Jorge Fernández de Cuevas
CaixaBank
Sergio Serrano
Banco Sabadell
Beaux Pontak
Deutsche Bank
Rohan Singhal
Fortress Investment Group
Thomas Munro
BlackRock
Giulia Migliori
Generali Asset Management
Matej Pirc
Slovenian Sovereign Holding
and many more...
Programme

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

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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 300+ attendees from 180+ 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 important that your brand continues to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition.
Contact us now for Sponsorship options:
See also - coming soon
Private Debt
London  |  3 December 2024
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London  |  20-21 March 2025
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London  |  26 June 2025
Private Debt
London  |  18 November 2025
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
Hotel website | Map

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£1899 GBP per person
FREE entry for LPs & Borrowers
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