Growing Business Awards

26 November 2024 — Hilton London Bankside.

The 27th annual Growing Business Awards in partnership with Real Deals are the most credible and highly valued recognition of exceptional growing businesses.

This year’s awards celebrate the strength, vision and resilience of fast-growing SMEs - these are the accolades that UK SMEs really want to win!

Real Deals ESG Awards

17 October 2024 — De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London.

We are pleased to announce the third Real Deals ESG Awards, celebrating those who are making positive change through ESG in private equity.

This year’s awards ceremony will be presented on 17 October 2024 in London to celebrate those who are making positive change through ESG in private equity.

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 delve into the effects of a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape, LP viewpoints and preferences, the most promising sectors for investment in the region, and how GPs are adapting their investment strategies to align with Green Transition requirements.

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 Tech Innovation conference

25 March 2025 —  Convene 133 Houndsditch, London.

Real Deals’ fifth annual Tech Innovation conference, co-hosted with The Drawdown, is taking place on 25 March 2025 at Convene133 Houndsditch, London. Featuring expert insights, practical takeaways and invaluable networking, this forum offers an exclusive platform to harness the power of technology and embrace the next phase of digital adoption in 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 offered a deep dive into private equity value creation and portfolio management strategies for the year ahead.

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.

Uniting senior professionals in finance and operations to discuss the biggest challenges impacting the private markets and best practices for succeeding in an increasingly complex world.

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit is a relaxed, discreet forum for private market operational leaders (including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, heads of legal, tax and compliance) to meet and discuss the big issues currently impacting their roles.

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.