The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit 2025

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.


19 - 20 June | Sopwell House, Hertfordshire



19 - 20 June 2025


Sopwell House, Hertfordshire


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 PowerPoint presentations or theoretical discussions - 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 the luxurious Sopwell House in St Albans, where you can engage in insightful discussions while enjoying the hotel facilities & participating in 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.