PEI NEXUS 2026 is PEI Group’s flagship US private markets summit, uniting institutional LPs, private wealth allocators, and GPs for market-leading content, curated meetings, and high-intent networking
February 22-25, 2026 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes (Orlando, Florida).
General partners (GPs), institutional limited partners (LPs), private wealth allocators, family offices, emerging managers, consultants, and select service providers to the private markets ecosystem.
Register online. All ticket options and pass types are listed on the book now page.
Business or business-casual attire for all conference programming; golf-appropriate attire for the NEXUS Cup.
Pricing varies by pass type, role, and timing (e.g., early-bird vs. standard). See the pricing section on the booking page for current rates. Booking early guarantees a cheaper rate.
LPs can expect LP-only discussions, targeted content for due diligence and portfolio construction, structured 1:1 meetings with managers, and curated peer networking.
Yes. Select closed-door roundtables and dinner are invitation-only for qualified GPs and LPs. Eligibility and capacity limits apply.
A dedicated emerging manager track, speed networking, meetups, small-group roundtables, and a meetings platform that enables targeted introductions with allocators.
Yes. A private wealth track covers fundraising channels, product structures, compliance, allocator-manager engagement, and private wealth speed networking.
Fundraising and capital formation, portfolio construction, secondaries, private credit, real assets and infrastructure, co-investments, continuation funds, market outlooks, and emerging manager strategies.
Orlando Bravo, founder of Thoma Bravo, Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS, José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Clearlake Capital, Patrick Healy, CEO, Hellman and Friedman, Jérôme Marquis, Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, CDPQ, Jim Momtazee, Managing Partner of Patient Square Capital, Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, Vern Perry, Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners, More keynote speakers will be announced closer to the event. Check the agenda page for updates.
Specialist forums dive deeper into strategies and investor segments (e.g., secondaries, private credit, private wealth, emerging managers, impact investing, high-growth sectors, and LP-only roundtables). Full listings will be posted on the agenda.
Yes. The program includes dedicated content for secondaries, private credit, and emerging managers.
Yes. A limited room block with a discounted group rate is available for registered attendees. Book early to secure your rate.
Orlando International Airport (MCO), approximately 15-20 minutes by car from JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes.
An invite-only, pre-conference golf tournament designed for relaxed, high-quality networking.
Review the brochure and available packages on the sponsorship page or contact our team for a tailored option.
Our sponsorship manager can be reached at jimmy.k@pei.group to discuss all sponsorship opportunities.
Reach out to our program director at ben.m@pei.group to discuss speaking opportunities.
Yes. On- and off-site hospitality options are available through our sponsorship team, subject to availability and venue approval. Email the sponsorship manager at jimmy.k@pei.group.
You may attend as much or as little as suits your schedule, however NEXUS is best experienced in full to maximize your networking. With the leading agenda in private equity, there is also content across all days that will speak to your strategy. Single day passes are not available.
Yes. Guided networking, and in-app recommendations help you make the most of your time onsite.
Selected slides can be shared with attendees (subject to speaker permissions) via the app. However, this is not customary. Review the agenda to learn more about presented content.
Yes. The content and attendee base are global. Invitation letters to support visa applications are available upon request for registered delegates.