The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit

Where private market leaders transform strategy into action.

The Drawdown's Operational Leaders Summit stood out not only for its high-quality content, but for the exceptional curation of speakers and participants.  It's rare to attend a conference where conversations feel genuinely engaging, and where the audience is as active as the panel.  The blend of strategic insight and operational depth made it one of the most relevant events in the private equity calendar this year.

Thomas Hallinger Managing Director Golding Capital Partners


June 2027


Venue tbc

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 Drawdown subscribers.

Why do top operational professionals attend this event?

"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