WHERE TRAILBLAZERS CONNECT

Kayo brings together the most influential women in private markets for intentional connections and unmatched insights.

driving business opportunities

Be in the room with key decision makers to move your business forward in a way that feels authentic.

  • AAA
  • Accolade Partners
  • Akin
  • Alliance Bernstein
  • APG Asset Management
  • ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC
  • Ares Management Corporation
  • Bain Capital
  • Bank of California
  • Barings
  • Cambridge Associates
  • Capricorn Investment Group
  • Claritas Capital
  • Ford Foundation
  • Forvis Mazaars
  • Fortress Investment Group
  • Gauge Capital
  • GCM Grosvenor
  • Gemspring Capital
  • Goodwin Procter LLP
  • Hamilton Lane
  • HarbourVest Partners
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
  • JM Family Enterprises
  • Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
  • Makena Capital Management
  • Marquette Associates
  • Marsh
  • Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
  • Mercer
  • NEPC
  • New York State Common Retirement Fund
  • RSM
  • Siguler Guff & Company
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • South Carolina Retirement System
  • StepStone Group
  • Stifel
  • Teachers’ Retirement System of Texa
  • Verger Capital Management
  • Webster Equity Partners
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS

Meet the people you want to connect with most, organically. We make it easy to network with female business leaders and learn from them in a one-on-one setting. As a result, you’ll gain more business.

BEST-IN-CLASS CONTENT

From keynotes to fireside chats to panels, thought leaders share their perspectives on the industry.
No fluff, no press – just authentic conversations from top experts.

WARM & WELCOMING

Navigating a bustling conference overflowing with people can be intimidating. That’s why Kayo events are small-scale with focused environments. The environment is uniquely humble and kind.

Nevin Torres, Executive Director, CIFC Asset Management LLC

“Women supporting other women – it’s the best and Kayo Conference Series just gets it!”

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INTENTIONAL NETWORKING

Our events don’t just offer incredibly content, but also unique networking opportunities that feel authentic and organic through signature networking segments, such as:

  • Knockout Networking
  • Connection Café
  • Table Talk Lunch
  • Wind-Down Walk and more!

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN

LISTS TO SHOWCASE TALENT

From women in leveraged finance to endowment investing’s northeast today’s leaders, Kayo’s annual lists of Trailblazing Women identify and showcase the talent of women in the Kayo community. As a result, you can easily find who is leading the way in the industry.

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BE COMFORTABLE

Walking into a 1,000+ person conference or bustling cocktail reception can be overwhelming. That’s why Kayo creates small-scale, focused environment events:

  • Summits | 300+ attendees, 2+ days
  • Forums | 100+ attendees, 1 day
  • Pop-ups | 30-50 attendees, evening
  • Retreats | 75 attendees, 2+ days

upcoming events

Real connection knows no distance.
Check out Kayo Conference Series’ upcoming in-person events and webinars for women who want to advance their career, connect with leaders and be championed by their peers.

FOUNDING PARTNER, GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

“I have never attended a conference like this! It was like getting a giant supportive hug!”

GILDA PEREZ-ALVARADO, GLOBAL CEO, JLL HOTELS & HOSPITALITY

I have to say it was truly extraordinary and real.”

VP, STATESMAN BUSINESS ADVISORS

“This was the best conference I’ve been to, maybe ever!”