Global Conference 2026

Macro Meets the Real Economy: Credit, Private Equity, and the Next Investment Cycle

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As interest rates remain structurally higher and geopolitical uncertainty reshapes capital flows, investors across private equity, credit, and institutional portfolios are recalibrating how capital is deployed into the real economy. This conversation examines how macro conditions are translating into deal activity, credit dispersion, and sector-level investment opportunities. From middle-market resilience and AI-driven productivity shifts to opportunistic credit and evolving deal structures, investors will share how they are navigating volatility while identifying the next wave of capital deployment. 

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    Moderator

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    Dani Burger

    Anchor, Bloomberg

    Speakers

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    Lawrence Golub

    CEO, Golub Capital
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    Kim Lew

    CEO and President, Columbia Investment Management Company
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    Daniel Loeb

    CEO and Founder, Third Point
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    Barry Sternlicht

    Chairman and CEO, Starwood Capital
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    Steven Tananbaum

    Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer, GoldenTree Asset Management