The largest global event for private equity value creation


drive cross-functional value creation through human capital, finance, technology, GTM, sales, marketing, and more.

 

The Operating Partners Forum New York brings together 500+ operating partners to tackle the most pressing cross-functional challenges in driving portfolio performance, from AI and digital transformation to operational excellence, talent strategy, and growth execution.

Through deep-dive sessions, expert-led discussions, and targeted networking, the Forum explores every dimension of modern value creation. Exchange perspectives with peers, discover how leading firms are scaling operating models, and leave with practical strategies to drive value creation right now.

Get cross-functional solutions for today’s market

Hear first-hand perspectives on how to further develop your operational efficiencies.

Build a lasting professional network

Connect with the largest global community of private equity operating partners.

Empower your operating team

Find the right tools and knowledge to create cross-functional value.

A cross-functional agenda

Our unique program offers extensive networking activities plus interactive working groups, think tanks, panels, deep-dive breakfasts, and lunch discussions. Each year the agenda is carefully curated to feature the most prominent functional areas in value creation.

Highlights from the 2025 event included:

  • Heads of value creation/team leaders’ insights
  • Practical and functional use cases for AI in PE
  • Showcasing and measuring operating partner performance
  • Future functional levers across the entire investment lifecycle
  • AI’s impact on the Operating Partner-Deal team dynamic
  • And much more…


 

Select 2025 speakers included



200+
Operational experts will guide
this year’s content
450+
Operating partners attended
the 2025 Forum
600+
PE firms have joined
our PE community

Access exclusive industry data

Each year, Private Equity International surveys operating partners and value creation leaders to capture a snapshot of how the market is evolving and how firms are approaching portfolio growth. Explore past survey findings to see how your firm compares.

What past attendees have to say

Aaron Miller
You have to keep yourself current and our firms are not academies for becoming better operating partners…The PEI Operating Partners Forum is the only academy that exists for Operating Partners.
Aaron Miller
Apollo Global Management
Kush Tulsidas
It is a fantastic place to network with top operating talent in PE and learn the cutting edge work that their firms are doing to create value. I highly recommend.
Kush Tulsidas
One Rock Capital Partners
Greg J. Pappas
The Operating Partners Forum is the foremost event where the largest ecosystem of operating partners, suppliers and resources gather annually.
Greg J. Pappas
Berkshire Partners
Nicole Weil
The content is relevant for my role and I get to meet the smartest people in the industry.
Nicole Weil
Kelso & Company
Ready to join us?

Book early and save on your ticket. Save even more and get ears in every functional breakout room when you bring your entire operating team.

For program information

Marc Mele
marc.m@pei.group

For non-PE
firms

Lawrence Dvorchik
lawrence.d@pei.group

Registration
inquiries

Anna Dorokhin
anna.d@pei.group