The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit 2026

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.


June 2026 | Buckinghamshire


June 2026


Buckinghamshire


80 hand-picked GPs

Transform the way you tackle challenges when running your firm


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 theoretical discussions and lectures, just straight-talking professionals sharing what works and what doesn't in today's demanding private markets landscape.

Our informal, yet closed-door setting creates the perfect environment for honest conversations about your toughest operational challenges. Build lasting connections with other senior leaders who face the same pressures as you. Leave with practical strategies and draw insight and experience from a community of operational leaders.

This summit is free to attend for GPs. Limited seats are available. Priority is given to The Drawdown GP members.

Why do top operational professionals attend this event?

Collaborative, insight-driven discussions


Drive change through peer collaboration and access the collective insights of the private markets’ most experienced operational leaders.

High-impact networking opportunities


Forge long-lasting relationships over curated roundtable discussions, social events, and workshops tailored to operational leaders.

Relax, recharge, and reflect


Escape to a luxury retreat-style location in the heart of Buckinghamshire, away from the noise of daily work life. Enjoy the hotel facilities & outdoor activities, combining professional growth with relaxation.

Exclusive leadership focus


The summit connects a hand-picked audience of the most influential operational and finance leaders - CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and more.

Practical takeaways


Discover forward-thinking solutions you can immediately apply to drive growth and efficiency while creating a roadmap for tomorrow’s success.


"A great event to meet with individuals in a similar role across the industry. The event has a good range of topics and a lot of opportunities for real networking."

Scott Lomas, Vice Principle, Hollyport Capital OLS Summer 2025

2026 sponsors