The 3rd Annual European Private Credit Conference on Direct Lending is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of private credit in facilitating direct lending to the European middle market and aims to address strategies for responsibly driving growth that benefits both borrowers and investors.

Through in-depth discussions and expert insights, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how private credit can be effectively utilised to meet the financial needs of the middle market, fostering long-term sustainable growth.

The full-day event is designed to offer a rich array of content and unparalleled networking opportunities for LPs, fund managers, and service providers. Attendees will be engaged with a diverse program featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by subject matter experts.

We are delighted to announce that we will be returning to Amsterdam on 20–21st May 2026 for our fifth annual European Sustainable Finance Conference.

This flagship event will attract 250+ senior registrants from across the sustainable finance market ecosystem including banks, investors, asset owners, policymakers, regulators, law firms, advisory firms, corporates, data & service providers and associations. The event brings together senior policymakers, decision-makers and representatives from AFME’s membership comprising of global banks, the investor community and advisors with corporate participants seeking financing.

This year’s conference brings together the financial services community to evaluate the practical implementation of sustainable finance policy in the EU, UK and internationally. Together, we will explore market developments and evaluate how financial institutions are approaching their strategies and managing the evolving regulatory landscape in the current geopolitical climate. We will also identify areas to enhance the effectiveness of regulation and scale sustainable finance. The conference serves as a platform for participants to share insights, discuss challenges and forge pathways to enable the role of finance in supporting the transition.

The conference content is carefully curated by AFME’s sustainable finance steering committee and focuses on the aspects of sustainable finance most impactful for financial services firms, including latest developments in sustainability-related financing, sustainability disclosures & due diligence, climate adaptation and risk management, transition plans & transition finance and evolving areas of policy and regulation. The sessions provide an opportunity for delegates to understand market developments, hear the latest insight from high-profile keynote speakers, participate in dynamic panel discussions and network with peers.

AFME's High Yield Black Tie Dinner is the must-attend event in the European high yield calendar. If you would like to purchase a table, please click on ‘Register Interest’ and someone from the events team will get in touch.

Table prices
• AFME member: £3,750+ VAT
• non-member: £4,350 + VAT

How can your business be a part of AFME’s signature High Yield Black Tie Dinner 2026?

As a partner you could
• Invite clients and colleagues to be a part of your table for the evening
• Host your own table of 10 and drive conversations
• Meet potential clients and new contacts through four hours dedicated to networking
• Build your profile through a number of branding opportunities

Packages can be tailor-made to suit your company's aim and aspirations. To discuss particular opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0)20 3828 2674

AFME & FT Live are celebrating 30 years of Global ABS, the most important securitisation gathering in Europe.

Global ABS 2025 was a record year, with over 5,200 attendees and next year's special anniversary year is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. So save the date and join us in Barcelona from 9-11 June 2026.

Every year, we bring together industry leaders to connect, debate, discuss, do deals, catch-up and enjoy three packed, highly-efficient days, of our immersive structured finance event.

Global ABS brings together over 5,200 structured finance professionals—including more than 2,500 issuers and investors—from over 55 countries each year, making it the premier event that serves the entire market.

Join us for the most productive 72 hours in your structured finance year!