Join us at the GICP Annual Conference 2026 – Private Credit
Insights. Expertise. Impact.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | Virtual Event
The Global Institute of Credit Professionals is launching its annual conference series – a new tradition exploring the most critical topics shaping the credit sector. The first edition focuses on the rapidly evolving private credit market.
What You’ll Gain:
This half-day virtual event delivers actionable insights from leading practitioners and experts from Fitch Ratings, CreditSights, and industry leaders. You’ll:
- Stay ahead of market trends with expert analysis of the evolving private credit landscape
- Gain practical frameworks for credit analysis across direct lending, asset-based finance, and NAV/fund finance structures
- Explore emerging technologies shaping credit decision-making, including open source AI applications
- Advance your career with insights on breaking into and progressing within private credit
Conference Agenda:
13:30 GMT | 9:30am EDT – Opening Remarks | AI in Financial Services: The Case for Open Source AI (40 mins)
Andreas Karaiskos, CEO, Fitch Learning
Adam Ahmed, Director, Data and Tech, Fitch Learning
Michael Berns, Head of AI, Eclipse Foundation
14:15 GMT | 10:15am EDT – Inside Direct Lending: Practitioner Insights from Leading Platforms (35 mins)
Meghan Neenan, Non-bank Financial Institutions Head, Fitch Ratings
Kaitlin Howard, Managing Director and Head of Unsecured Funding, Blue Owl
Seth H. Meyer, Chief Financial Officer, Hercules Capital, Inc.
14:55 GMT | 10:55am EDT – Asset Based Finance: Structures, Credit Analysis & Market Trends (35 mins)
Belinda Ghetti, Head of Structured Credit Alternative Products, Fitch Ratings
Daniel Pietrzak, Partner, Global Head of Private Credit, KKR
16:00 GMT | 12:00pm EDT – NAV and Fund Finance: Credit Analysis and Market Evolution (35 mins)
Greg Fayvilevich, Global Head of Fund & Asset Management Ratings, Fitch Ratings
16:40 GMT | 12:40pm EDT – Navigating Private Credit Careers: From Market Entry to Specialization (35 mins)
John Wilton, Director, the Global Institute of Credit Professionals
Edward James, Founding Director, RCQ Associates
17:20 GMT | 1:20pm EDT – U.S. Private Credit: 2026 Outlook & 2025 Review | Closing Remarks (40 mins)
Winifred Cisar, Global Head of Strategy, CreditSights
Zachary Griffiths, Head of IG & Macro Strategy, CreditSights
Andrew Hedlund, Director, Managing Editor, LevFin Insights
Andreas Karaiskos, CEO, Fitch Learning
Who Should Attend:
Credit professionals, analysts, portfolio managers, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of private credit markets.