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Private equity value creation is under unprecedented pressure.

Capital is tighter, holding periods are stretching, and exit routes are increasingly uncertain - placing returns under sustained pressure. At the same time, growth funds are under increasing pressure to deliver growth in a market where easy wins are harder to find. Traditional playbooks are no longer enough. Firms of all sizes must focus on disciplined operational excellence, digital acceleration, multi-engine growth strategies, and rigorous capital allocation. Ultimately, value is proven where it matters most: consistent, measurable EBITDA growth.

Now in its second year, the Value Creation for Private Equity conference brings together Operating Partners and portfolio-company C-suite leaders on a truly unique platform to tackle these challenges head-on.

This year’s programme is designed with one purpose in mind: to leave you with thought-provoking insights and actionable playbooks, not theory.

Download our 2026 agenda to view our speakers, sessions and more!

The Value Creation for Private Equity 2025 Post Show Report is here!

The Value Creation for Private Equity Summit in London this October united 95+ global leaders to exchange insights, navigate complexities, and cross-pollinate strategies. It also served as a unique forum for PE operating partners and portfolio executives to collaborate and tackle today’s most pressing challenges together, with hard-hitting hands-on transformation experiences and real-world case studies.

Download the report now to discover:

• Key Themes: Driving value creation through early operational involvement, collaborative leadership, and balanced transformation strategies—leveraging due diligence insights, cross-functional alignment, and best practices from both consultants and operators.
• Expert Insights: From early due diligence to collaborative leadership and transformation strategies, sessions explored how operators, consultants, and C-suite leaders align to unlock value creation and accelerate post-deal impact.
• Global Impact: 95+ attendees from 18 countries, including leaders from Rubix, Triton and Montagu.

Download the report now to view session highlights, attendee testimonials, audience insights, and more!

Private equity is undergoing a structural reset. Muted exits, extended holding periods, and increasing LP pressure for DPI have fundamentally changed how returns are generated. Today, value is no longer realised at exit; it is engineered throughout the investment lifecycle.

This report provides a practical, execution-focused guide to how leading private equity firms are embedding exit readiness by aligning operations, data, and strategy to drive measurable EBITDA growth and maximise valuation outcomes. The report also features exclusive insights from one of our sponsors, Codurance. 

Download to learn more about:

• How to embed exit readiness into your 100-day plan, aligning KPIs, governance, and value creation initiatives with buyer expectations from the outset
• How to build true visibility into margin drivers and eliminate "margin illusion" to drive sustainable EBITDA growth
• How leading firms are engineering multiple exit pathways and leveraging data, AI, and the evolving CFO role to maximise exit optionality and DPI

In a market where buyers are more selective and exits are harder to execute, the firms that win will be those that can prove, not just promise, value. Download the report now to see how leading PE firms are preparing for exit.

Now in its second year, the Value Creation for Private Equity conference brings together Operating Partners and portfolio-company C-suite leaders on a truly unique platform to tackle these challenges head-on.

Ahead of the 2026 Summit, we wanted to share with you our sample attendee list, to give you an idea of who will be in the room with you.