MARCH 19 & 20, 2026
VALLENDAR, GERMANY

Welcome to the WHU Private Equity Conference

An internationally recognized conference that unites the private equity community each spring for engaging discussions on industry trends and exclusive networking with leading firms.

This year's topic: 
Beyond Leverage – Value Creation in the Age of Credit & Capital Innovation
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THE CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

What to Expect

Learn from industry experts, develop highly lucrative professional skills through engaging workshops, and access exclusive career and networking opportunities tailored for young professionals.
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Speeches & Panel Discussions

Gain invaluable insights from top private equity experts as they discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry, such as artificial intelligence in finance and investment strategies for economic downturns.
Our Speakers
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Interviews & Workshops

Connect with leaders in the private equity industry through exclusive interviews. Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your financial skills. This is your chance to understand the strategic decisions that drive the industry forward.
Our Sponsors
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Exclusive Sponsor Events

Experience unique networking opportunities at our exclusive events. From lunches and dinners to wine tastings, these events offer a relaxed environment to connect with peers and industry professionals.
Our Sponsors
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PARTICIPATION

Conference Tickets

For 79,99€, your conference ticket gives you access to a wealth of opportunities on top of meals, accommodation, and entertainment.
//  Listen to all keynote speeches and panel discussions
//  Access to the career fair and other networking opportunities
//  Potential invitations to interviews, workshops, and exclusive events
//  Inclusive food, drinks, and evening entertainment
//  Free accommodation with a host student from WHU
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A Collection of Our Previous Sponsors

3i
Ardian
Bain Capital
BC Partners
Blackstone
Boston Consulting Group
Bridgepoint Group
BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital
CD&R
CVC Capital Partners
EQT
IK Partners
KKR
Mutares
One Equity Partners
Partners Group
Permira
Waterland Private Equity
TESTIMONIALS

What Our Speakers Say

"Highly motivating environment and a superb institution for learning!"
Prof. Paul Achleitner
Prof. Paul Achleitner
Chairman of the Global Advisory Board, Deutsche Bank
"Well done for staging an excellent, thought-provoking event!"
Dame Clara Furse
Dame Clara Furse
Former CEO, London Stock Exchange
"An extremely enjoyable and informative conference. It was a great opportunity to meet the students at WHU."
Prof. Stewart C. Myers
Prof. Stewart C. Myers
Professor of Financial Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management
"Always a highlight of the recruiting scene. This is by far the best conference run by students."
Alexander Roos
Alexander Roos
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
"This has been the best conference that I have been to for a very, very long time. Fantastically organized, great audience, great speakers!"
Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt
Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt
CIO Switzerland, Credit Suisse
"Amazing job for a purely student-organized event, very professional!"
Frank Witt
Frank Witt
Managing Director, PIMCO
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