Make Lasting Connections
As a member, you'll have access to a wide variety of networking opportunities. Past events have included: wine tastings, roundtable breakfast sessions, special guest dinner series & carefully selected conferences. Our current network of women consist of senior investment professionals, business development professionals, and experienced legal counsel from various companies in the United States.
We invite you to participate in one of our next events where you're bound to make meaningful and lasting connections and advance your career!
Upcoming Events
Kayo Women’s Private Equity Summit | June 12-14, 2023
Kayo Conference Series’ 10th Annual Women’s Private Equity Summit offers an oceanfront, 3-day conference for 400 of the nation’s leading women in private equity investing to further their professional development by connecting with leaders in their field, championing
their peers and advancing themselves through knowledge and deep relationships.
Click here to register and use discount code WIAD20 for 20% off.
KayO Women’s Debt Finance Forum | November 8, 2023
The debt finance markets are under pressure. Rising rates, inflation, and declining earnings in many sectors will make for a tumultuous year ahead. All players in this complex ecosystem – borrowers, lenders, and advisors – must come together to solve problems, work out conflicts and seize opportunities.
Join Kayo Conference Series’ Women’s Debt Finance Forum alongside 150 women leaders across public and private debt markets to discuss the risk/return dynamics shaping the opportunity set in global high yield, structured finance, private credit, and distressed debt.
Click here to register and use discount code WIAD20 for 20% off.
KayO Women’s Energy Forum | November 9, 2023
Global energy markets are as tumultuous as ever, and it’s hard to know where to invest. What will be the future of America’s energy infrastructure? Where will energy prices go from here?
Kayo’s 8th Annual Women’s Energy Forum brings together 150 of the nation’s leading women in energy and infrastructure investing for networking and knowledge sharing. This one-day program at the 1 Vanderbilt in New York City will explore geopolitical trends, regulatory considerations, the state of the energy transition, financing options and technology solutions. Grow your peer network, meet pioneers in energy investing, and gain key industry insights that will help you see around the corner towards 2024.
Click here to register and use discount code WIAD20 for 20% off.
Past Events
Wine Tasting Event | April 12, 2023
The WIAD community came together for a wine tasting event with Brett Taylor, Wine Advisor at Martine’s Wines and Founder of wine concierge business Essential Wine Services. Brett is a true expert in the field who will source the wines for the group and lead us in an incredible wine tasting.
During the event we heard from our featured guest, Neha Khoda, Managing Director and Head of Global Loan Strategy at Bank of America Global Research.
Private Debt Investor New York Forum | September 21-22, 2022
Women’s Breakfast | September 21, 2022
The Private Debt Investor New York Forum, took place on September 21-22, 2022. It provided members with the unique opportunity to network with the most influential fund managers and institutional investors in the private debt industry. WIAD co-sponsored a women’s breakfast on September 21 to kick off the conference.
At the conference, members heard from leading private debt professionals about the most pressing topics for 2022 and beyond, including responsible lending and ESG due diligence, emerging trends and opportunities, and the most viable sectors to drive returns for the year.
WIAD Networking Event | May 19, 2022
WIAD Members came together to enjoy an evening networking at Legal Sea Foods Harborside.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome | July 22, 2021
WIAD hosted a virtual conversation entitled “Conquering Imposter Syndrome”. Impostor Syndrome, or the fear of being underqualified or undeserving, disproportionately affects women and underrepresented voices in the corporate space. This event will interrogate Impostor Syndrome and explore tangible strategies for elevating women's voices, confidence and success across industries and diversity dimensions. This conversation will be facilitated by Giselle King, FDNY firefighter; Kristin Ogdon, Director of Industry Partnerships & Engagement at Microsoft; Annie Williams, Paralympic Gold medalist and corporate lawyer; Sarah Lux-Lee, Founder and CEO of Mindr; Kristine Jurczyk, Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners; and Pippa Bond, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis.
WIAD Virtual Wine Tasting | May 27, 2021
Women in Alternative Debt hosted a virtual wine tasting event featuring “Wine Girl” Victoria James.
Victoria James is the Sommelier, Partner & Beverage Director of COTE NYC & MIAMI, bestselling author of Wine Girl and co-founder of nonprofit Wine Empowered™, which diversifies the hospitality industry by empowering women and BIPOC with tuition-free education.
HOW TO DISCUSS RACE, RELIGION AND POLITICS IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD | OCTOBER 28, 2020
TEDx speaker, best-selling author and Founder & CEO of Inclusion Nation, Michelle Silverthorn, gave real, practical advice on how to discuss race, religion, and politics with friends, colleagues and family, especially with those with whom you disagree.
WOMEN IN PRIVATE EQUITY FORUM, LONDON, UK | NOVEMBER 5-6, 2019
With a growing body of research showing that more diverse teams and inclusive workplaces directly correlates with stronger business outcomes, the issue of diversity in private equity continues to move up the agenda. This year’s event was again co-located with the Women in Private Debt Forum, all registered attendees had access to all events, allowing you to build your network across alternative asset classes.
NEGOTIATION SEMINAR & DINNER, CHICAGO, IL | OCTOBER 16, 2019
Back by popular demand, K.M. Zouhary presented this short, interactive negotiation seminar with a select group of senior women in Private Debt.
Negotiations regularly present us with unforeseen moments. How do we develop muscle memory—like an athlete perfects a serve or a swing—to prepare to be unprepared? By exercising our improvisation muscles. K.M. will lead participants in improvisation exercises (with drinks in hand)!
KAYO WOMEn's credit forum, Boston, MA | September 23, 2019
The second annual Kayo Women’s Private Credit Forum united women investors in credit for a day of networking, deal-making and education, breakout panels and keynotes covering everything from leveraged loans to project finance to distressed debt.
GOLF & LUNCH, LARCHMONT, NY | JULY 22, 2019
We were joined by the LPGA, Angel Island Capital, Eaton Partners/Stifel, Kellogg Finance Network, WIAD, and 100 Women in Finance for golf and lunch at Bonnie Briar Country Club with Lisa Cornwell of the Golf Channel.
Private investor debt cfos & coos forum | june 11-12, 2019
The Forum is the premier venue for in-house financial and operational professionals to hear best practices and industry developments from a wide spectrum of private debt industry peers.
The day and a half program featured insights from senior financial, operational, tax, accounting and compliance officers at private debt funds managing BDCs, private credit, distressed investment, and senior lending strategies.
They discussed the complexities of managing the finance and operations of firms that invest across the capital structure including senior secured loans, subordinated debt, hybrid financing and more.
LPGP CONNECT WOMEN IN PRIVATE DEBT, New york | may 1, 2019
The annual LPGP conference took place in New York City, bringing together 100 LPs and GPs from the global private debt community to analyze the latest trends in the market, discover new investment opportunities and build meaningful business relationships for long-term growth.
International women’s day dinner | march 7, 2019
This event featured a celebration of International Women's Day with a select group of senior women in Private Debt with special guest, K.M. Zouhary.
LPGP CONNECT WOMEN IN PRIVATE DEBT, LONDON, UK | november 27, 2018
The annual LPGP conference was held in London. This incredible conference brought together 100 LPs and GPs from the global private debt community to analyze the latest trends in the market, discover new investment opportunities and build meaningful business relationships for long-term growth.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP: “Is it Just Me?” Recognizing & Overcoming Unconscious Bias at Work with Michelle Friedman | November 2, 2018
In this interactive and experiential workshop, we sought to develop a greater understanding of what unconscious gender bias is, how women (and men) can be negatively impacted, and what we can do to build successful careers despite it. We explored common workplace scenarios where gender bias appears and delve into a 4-step framework women can implement to react in the moment as well as proactively inoculate themselves against bias in the future.
Questions?
If you have any questions about WIAD, our events, or how to join, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! We're happy to help and can't wait to connect with you!
private debt investor New York forum | September 2018
This event featured an off-the-record, women-led roundtable session, followed by a networking break, where delegates had the opportunity to debate the state of the market in a private and more informal setting.
The roundtable featured a free-flowing discussion led by an expert moderator. Topics included:
Pros and cons for investors considering putting capital to work in private debt.
Decoding the asset class – common learning curves investors should be aware of.
Priorities for LPs: a discussion around returns, fees and transparency, manager selection, and more.
PDI CFOs & COOs Forum | June 20-21, 2018
Invite-only networking breakfast co-hosted by supporting association Women in Alternative Credit Association and Private Debt Investor. A closed-door roundtable and networking breakfast led by some of the most influential women in private credit. These female industry veterans facilitated a wider discussion addressing issues, expertise and insight for women in private credit.
LPGP Connect Women In Private Debt | MAY 2018
The annual LPGP conference was held in New York City. This incredible conference brought together 100 LPs and GPs from the global private debt community to analyze the latest trends in the market, discover new investment opportunities and build meaningful business relationships for long-term growth.
To learn more for next year, please visit the LPGP website.
CAbernet & credit | Boston, ma 2017
WIAD's first gathering for women in alternative debt to connect and make connections in a lively & informal setting.
This event was hosted at Brix Wine Shop, a female owned bespoke wine shop in the South End area of Boston, MA.
Wine with wiad | Boston, MA 2017
Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, WIAD returned to Brix Wine Shop for an evening of wine tastings & networking.
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