Fund Finance Association European Symposium

Overview

The Fund Finance Association European Symposium is an annual conference organized by the Fund Finance Association (FFA), focusing on fund finance topics in Europe. Held in London, it gathers banks, funds, law firms, and advisors to discuss market trends, fundraising, and financing developments. The event has grown to become the largest of its kind hosted by the FFA, with attendance exceeding 1,000 at recent editions.

History

The Fund Finance Association launched its first European Fund Finance Symposium in 2017. The event reached its 8th edition in May 2024 at the QEII Centre, its 9th in 2025 at Old Billingsgate, and is scheduled for its 10th on June 24, 2026, also at Old Billingsgate. It has consistently expanded in scale, sponsor support, and attendance over the years.

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Manufacturing

As an event organizer, the symposium is produced in-house by the Fund Finance Association team, with venues rented in London such as QEII Centre and Old Billingsgate. Content and logistics are managed internally, supported by 80+ sponsors for recent editions.

Notable Products

• 10th Annual European Symposium - June 24, 2026 event at Old Billingsgate, London, priced at £2,000 per individual pass.
• 9th Annual European Symposium - 2025 conference at Old Billingsgate introducing new venue format.
• 8th Annual European Symposium - May 2, 2024 event at QEII Centre with over 1,000 attendees and 80 sponsors.
• European Fund Finance Panels - Sessions on LP sophistication, ratings, and dealmaking slowdowns discussed at symposia.

Reputation

The symposium is regarded by fund finance professionals as a key networking and knowledge-sharing venue in Europe. It receives positive feedback for assembling diverse market participants and covering relevant trends like ratings and fundraising challenges. Some note slower dealmaking periods impact discussions, but attendance growth reflects strong industry interest.