Navigating the convergence of public and private credit
Asset Managers / Pension Funds / Insurance Firms / Family Offices
Credit Invest Europe by FILS
20-21 April 2026
The Hurlingham Club, London
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Navigating the Convergence of Public and Private Credit
Europe’s private credit landscape is evolving rapidly, with the market expanding as investors seek greater yields, flexibility, and diversification.
Brought to you by the organiser's of FILS, Europe’s largest bond conference. Credit Invest is the premier event for institutional investors and asset managers focused on the intersection of public and private credit.
This is where front-office leaders, from pension funds and insurers to asset managers and family offices, unite to explore the next generation of credit investment strategies.
At Credit Invest Europe, you’ll gain the actionable insights you need from CIOs, Portfolio Managers, and Heads of Credit on:
- Portfolio strategy Integrating private and public strategies to optimise portfolio construction and capture new opportunities
- Balancing liquidity and returns: Designing resilient frameworks that span liquid and illiquid credit strategies
- Harnessing technology and AI: Accelerating underwriting, improving risk visibility, and future-proofing credit operations
- Exploring structured credit innovation: Leveraging CLOs, NAV lending, and asset-backed finance to enhance yield and diversification
- Anticipating regulatory change: Aligning governance, data, and compliance to scale sustainably
- Unlocking investor access Exploring new product structures, semi-liquid vehicles, and tokenization
Your expert speakers include:
Dominic Ashcroft
Head of European Private Credit Origination
Blackstone
Melissa Bockelmann
Head of Private Debt
Aviva Investors
Alexander De Bruin
Head of Fund Loans
Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management
Marco Busca
Head of Indirect Private Debt
Generali Invest
Ian Wiese
Managing Director
Barings Portfolio Finance
Steven Cappleman
Principal, Asset-Backed Finance
Apollo
Jason Mortimer
Head of Sustainable Investment Ð Fixed income and Senior Portfolio Manager
Nomura Asset Management
Dharmy Rai
Director, Private Debt Product Strategy
BlackRock
Kirsten Bode
Co-Head Private Debt Pan-Europe
Muzinich & Co
Top 3 Reasons to Attend
GET CONNECTED
Engage with senior-level credit and investment decision-makers from top asset managers, pension funds, insurers, and family offices. Build relationships during highly interactive content sessions and extended networking breaks over coffee, lunch, and evening receptions.
INTERACT
Benchmark strategies and share perspectives with some of the sharpest minds in credit. Participate in closed-door think tanks and hands-on workshops designed to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving public-private credit landscape.
UNIQUE INSIGHTS
Join 40+ solution-focused sessions led by over 60 industry leaders, including CIOs, Portfolio Managers, and Heads of Credit Investing. Walk away with actionable insights on how to optimize portfolio construction, embrace next-gen credit tech, and unlock new return opportunities across public and private markets.
Companies that Attend
"As private markets continue to scale, the experience of analyzing, investing, and transacting in them should feel as seamless as publics. Credit Invest is working to bring clarity—and community—to one of the most important evolutions in institutional finance."
John Maggiacomo
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Asset Trading
Apollo Global Management
"The modernization of credit investing isn’t just about markets—it’s about infrastructure. From data integration to real-time portfolio visibility, Credit Invest puts tech, workflow, and front-office priorities front and center."
Jay Gattani
Senior Managing Director, Global Head - Products, Front Office Trading and Ops Tech
Nuveen
Interactive Learning & Networking
Interactive by Design
Benchmark with top private credit trading and investment minds by participating in our small-group interactive formats, including think tanks, roundtables and workshops.
Your Challenges, Solved
Bring your questions for our 40+ Private Credit Investment Experts. Whether in panels or Chatham House workshops, you’ll get direct access to expert insights on benefiting from the rapid growth of private credit products. Real issues, real answers.
Beyond Business Cards
Buy side networking isn’t an add-on - it’s built into every part of the agenda. We’ve created space for Europe’s leading institutional investors and asset managers to connect, collaborate, and spark ideas.
Growing a Greener Future.
We’re committed to creating a more sustainable world for this generation and future ones. By registering for the event, £1 will automatically be donated to One Tree Planted on your behalf. Want to get involved?
Learn MoreReady to Get Involved?
Join the conversation shaping the future of private credit. Contact Irene Cerquaglia, Event Director, to secure your involvement today