2026 DealCatalyst U.S. Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending

Description

The Annual U.S. Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending, hosted by DealCatalyst in partnership with the LSTA, is a premier gathering focused on the rapidly expanding world of non-bank lending. This event brings together a diverse group of market participants, including private credit fund managers, institutional investors, investment banks, and legal experts, to analyze the current state of the direct lending market. The sessions provide a deep dive into deal flow trends, the evolving competition between private credit and the broadly syndicated loan market, and the strategic importance of unitranche and senior debt structures in the current economic climate.

In addition to technical discussions on deal structuring and portfolio management, the conference emphasizes the critical role of institutional capital in driving market liquidity. Participants will explore the impact of interest rate cycles on credit performance, regulatory developments affecting private funds, and the continued professionalization of the asset class. With its high-level networking opportunities and expert-led panels, the event serves as an essential platform for stakeholders to forge new partnerships, discuss risk mitigation strategies, and gain a competitive edge in the highly dynamic U.S. private credit landscape.