2nd Annual Conference
Mid-Market
Europe
Debt and Equity Strategies for Mid-Market
Leaders: a meeting of CEOs & CFOs
London  •  21 May 2026
Lending and Equity Strategies for Mid-Market Leaders

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 Mid-Market company CEOs & CFOs, and Private Equity firms and Alternative Lenders, to meet and discuss best-practice lending and equity strategies.

PE Buyouts
Direct Lending
ABF
Buy-and-Build
This event last year
Great event, top moderators, great panellists, and very well attended! Thanks a lot for involving me.
Roberto Ippolito, Managing Director & Head of the Investment Team, Clessidra Capital Credit
Thank you, SmithNovak, for hosting a well-organised conference. A prime opportunity for exchanging views & building relationships among investors & originators in the Alternative Lending sector.
Sergio Serrano, Managing Director - Investment Banking, Banco Sabadell
Having sponsored several events over the past five years, I can say SmithNovak events are a must-go for investors, advisors & professionals involved in the market.
Juan Hormaechea, Partner, A&O Shearman
Insightful updates & thoughts on the key European private debt markets, including the latest trends & opportunities in direct lending and LP-GP relationships. Kudos to the team for creating such a valuable forum for knowledge exchange & networking.
Artem Poteshkin, Head of Capital Markets, Monivolt
180+
Delegates
130+
Companies
35+
Panellists
15+
Countries
6
Sessions
Delegates attending our Debt & Equity events
Robert Sinclair
AB CarVal
Udit Sanghi
Arrow Global
Andrea Casati
UniCredit CIB
Aymeric Martin
Tikehau Capital
Sachin Patel
Natixis CIB
Sergio Serrano
Sabadell Bank
Richard Oliver
Ares Management
Eusebio Morales
Santander CIB
Vinay Raj
HSBC
Annamaria Branschaedel
Raiffeisen Bank International
Emanuel Bajra
Kosovo Pension & Savings Fund
Mike Kapoor
Commerzbank
Charles Schrager
Isomer Capital
Giovanni Spingardi
KKR
Pilar Solano
European Investment Bank
Pablo Fraga
Arena Investors
Matthieu Le Bret
NORD/LB
Nils E. Sceery
Citi
and many more...
Expected Numbers in 2026
200+
Delegates
120+
Companies
40+
Panellists
15+
Countries
6
Sessions
Meet & network with key market players
Mid-Market Companies
PE Firms
Private Credit Funds
Direct Lenders
Investment Banks
Non-Bank Lenders
Debt and M&A Advisories
LPs
Legal Firms
Fund Administration
Loan Servicers
and many more
Why should Mid-Market CEOs and CFOs attend?
Actionable
Insights
Receive practical knowledge that can be immediately applied, featuring sessions on crucial topics including financing options, capital allocation, deal structuring, & exit strategies.
Exclusive
Networking
A unique opportunity for executives to connect with peers and potential partners, including business owners, advisors, & capital and equity providers.
Benchmarking
& Expertise
A forum where senior professionals can gain exclusive insights from leading experts and benchmark their own strategies against industry best practices.
Direct
Solutions
An opportunity to address the specific challenges faced by mid-market companies in a changing economic landscape, such as navigating market volatility, finding growth capital, & succession planning.
One efficient day
A time-efficient way to gain valuable new information & make new connections, all in one single day.
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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NPL Iberia
Madrid  •  November 2026
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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£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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