Growing Business Awards

27 November 2025 — Hilton London Bankside.

For over a quarter of a century, the Growing Business Awards have been the definitive recognition of excellence among the UK’s most dynamic enterprises. Now in our 28th year, these prestigious awards continue to showcase the very best of UK business innovation, resilience, and growth.

Real Deals ESG Forum

21-22 January 2025 — Convene 133 Houndsditch, London.

We are thrilled to announce our fourth annual Real Deals ESG Forum, taking place on 21-22 January in London. This two-day event will explore the strategies for funds and portfolio companies in the era of regulations. Join us for a dynamic agenda featuring expert panel discussions, keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities with industry leaders committed to driving ESG excellence.

Real Deals Nordic Forum

7 October 2025 — Stockholm.

Real Deals is excited to announce its third annual Nordic Forum, taking place on 7 October in Stockholm, Sweden! This one-day event will bring together an exclusive community of PE leaders from across the Nordics, UK, and broader Europe. Our expertly curated agenda will explore the effects of a rapidly changing macroeconomic landscape, the evolving views of LPs, key sector dynamics shaping investment in the Nordic region, and how GPs are adapting their strategies to meet LP expectations.

Real Deals Private Equity Awards

3 April 2025 — JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.

Over the last 25 years, the Real Deals Private Equity Awards have grown into the most well-established and most prestigious private equity awards in Europe. At this year’s ceremony, on 3 April 2025 in London, we will bring together nearly 1,000 of the most influential figures in the industry to celebrate the fund managers and advisers who have made an outstanding contribution in the last 12 months.

Entry deadline: Friday, 29 November 2024.

Real Deals Summit

7 May 2025 — The Waldorf Hilton, London.

The Real Deals Summit returns for 2025 bringing together midmarket private equity pioneers from the UK and Europe to explore strategies and future-proof their businesses.

As the investment landscape continues to evolve, midmarket investors now have unprecedented opportunities to diversify, innovate, and deliver sustained above-average returns. Our summit will facilitate in-depth discussions on maximising these prospects, featuring a carefully selected panel of senior-level experts.

Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards

14 October 2025 — London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.

We’re excited to introduce the Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards for 2025 – a bold reimagining of our popular ESG Awards.

These awards spotlight the efforts of private equity firms and their advisers who are implementing sustainability frameworks in portfolio companies to drive meaningful change.

Real Deals Tech Innovation Forum

25 March 2025 —  Convene 133 Houndsditch, London.

Real Deals’ fifth annual Tech Innovation Forum, co-hosted with The Drawdown, is taking place on 25 March 2025 at Convene133 Houndsditch, London. This one-day event unites GPs, LPs, and tech experts to explore cutting-edge strategies for boosting efficiency and maximising returns. Through panels, workshops, interactive roundtables, and intimate networking, this is a platform for you to gain actionable insights on all the major technological themes impacting PE.

Real Deals Value Creation Forum

November 2025 — London.

Real Deals is delighted to announce its seventh annual Value Creation Forum taking place in November 2025 in London.

Discover the keys to unlocking private equity’s unparalleled value creation potential, where industry titans converge to explore ground-breaking strategies, navigate evolving market landscapes, and harness the transformative power of operational efficiency and ESG integration.

Real Deals Value Creation Summit

3-4 July 2025 — Fanhams Hall, Hertfordshire.

The Real Deals Value Creation Summit returns for its fourth edition on 3-4 July 2025.

This invitation-only retreat -style forum convenes a select group of private equity peers and partners for an exclusive two-day retreat to share insights and make new connections. It’s a unique opportunity to spend time in an intimate, focussed environment discussing the strategies and solutions that enable private equity to build better businesses and generate better returns.

The Drawdown Awards

Thursday 12 June 2025 — London.

The Drawdown Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within private fund operations. The rigorous judging process, based on the views of a panel of leading private capital fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs, ensures these awards stand out from the crowd as ‘ones to win’.

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit – Summer edition

Thursday 19 - Friday 20 June, Sopwell House, Hertfordshire.

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit brings together CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and heads of legal, tax, and compliance in an exclusive forum where real solutions emerge.

Share experiences with peers who understand the complexities of your role. No PowerPoint presentations or theoretical discussions - just straight-talking professionals sharing what works and what doesn’t in today’s demanding private markets landscape.

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit – Winter edition

Uniting senior finance and operations professionals to discuss key challenges impacting the private markets.

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit is the leading event for senior finance and operations professionals to engage in frank, strategic discussions about the future of private markets. In a relaxed, intimate setting, the summit provides a unique forum for operational leaders—including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, and heads of legal, tax, and compliance—to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities impacting their roles.