The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit 2024 - Winter Edition

Uniting senior finance and operations professionals to discuss key challenges impacting the private markets

Wednesday 6 November - Friday 8 November, Hotel Quinta Do Lago, Algarve

 

6 - 8 November

Hotel Quinta Do Lago, Algarve

50 hand-picked GPs

The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit is the leading event for senior finance and operations professionals to engage in frank, strategic discussions about the future of private markets. In a relaxed, intimate setting, the summit provides a unique forum for operational leaders—including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, and heads of legal, tax, and compliance—to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities impacting their roles.

Over two days, attendees will engage in collaborative, off-the-record discussions under the Chatham House Rule. Guests gain actionable insights from their peers’ experiences, and explore cutting-edge strategies for growth, risk management, and people development. With opportunities to unwind in a stunning five-star resort, this summit offers the perfect balance of professional advancement and personal relaxation.

Why do top operational professionals attend this event?


Collaborative, Insight-Driven Discussions


Drive change through peer collaboration and access the collective insights of the private markets’ most experienced operational leaders.


High-Impact Networking Opportunities

Forge long-lasting relationships over curated roundtable discussions, social events, and workshops tailored to operational leaders.


Relax, Recharge, and Reflect

Escape to the five-star Hotel Quinta Do Lago in the Algarve, where you can engage in insightful discussions while enjoying golf, tennis, and yoga, combining professional growth with relaxation.


Exclusive Leadership Focus

The summit connects a hand-picked audience of the most influential operational and finance leaders—CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and more.


Practical Takeaways

Discover forward-thinking solutions you can immediately apply to drive growth and efficiency while creating a roadmap for tomorrow’s success.

I always look forward to the Drawdown conferences because they are well-organised, the right size and composition of attendees (peer group and sponsors) and they always result in takeaways that are highly relevant to my role/our business.

Paul Bramley CFO & Operating Partner Claret Capital Partners
Venue

The Drawdown Operational Leaders' Summit - Winter Edition will be held at:


Hotel Quinta Do Lago

Rua Quinta do Lago

8135-162 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal

A truly insightful event providing the opportunity to learn from hugely knowledgeable leaders in a deliberately relaxed environment!

Marvin Fletcher Rogers Principal Consultant & Private Equity Practice Lead Sage