By: Dr. Adal Munier PhD (AKA) Dr. Abbey ,Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV
The LSTA DealCatalyst CLO Conference is the leading event for the leveraged loan and CLO community, featuring industry‑driven programming curated by the LSTA Leadership and CLO Advisory Committee and emphasizing the underlying leveraged loan market.
The LSTA | DealCatalyst CLO conference is the pre-eminent leveraged loan and CLO event of the year.
Dr Adal with Michael R Fabrizio of Cadwalder, Wickhersham & Taft LLP
Our program is drafted by the LSTA Leadership and CLO Advisory Committee members to ensure high quality, industry-led programming featuring additional emphasis on the underlying assets, leveraged loans.
All sponsors will have access to a secure virtual data room and deal roadshow technology. This event is hosted in conjunction with the 2026 DealCatalyst U.S. CLO Awards dinner.
Welcoming remarks by Todd Anderson of DealCatalyst
Founded in 2021 by CEO Jade Friedensohn and Managing Partner Christopher Keeping, DealCatalyst was born out of a vision to redefine how financial industry professionals connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful transactions.
DealCatalyst is more than just an event organizer; we are disruptors, innovators, and facilitators. Our approach goes beyond traditional conference models, merging digital and in-person platforms to bring together key market makers—borrowers, investors, and financial service providers—in dynamic, engaging, and high-impact formats.
Sean Griffin CEO LSTA Opening Remarks
From specialized conferences and social networking events to exclusive member-only communities, every DealCatalyst experience is crafted to foster insightful content, strategic networking, and seamless 1:1 meetings through cutting-edge technology.
Close to 1400 people in attendance
In partnership with top industry associations, policy think tanks, and other non-commercial organizations, we are committed to producing events that not only elevate the industries we serve but also contribute to the collective growth of the financial sector.
DealCatalyst is here to transform the way financial professionals build relationships and facilitate deal flow, positioning ourselves as a trusted partner in an increasingly connected world.
Fitch Ratings exhibiting
The 2026 DealCatalyst U.S. CLO Awards celebrates excellence across the industry, as voted on by the LSTA membership and CLO Investors.
Celebrating outstanding achievement across 22 hotly contested categories, the awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place at Sony Hall New York on April 27, 2026, following the conclusion of the first day of the Annual CLO Industry Conference.
Clo 2026 NY Conference Sponsors
The Awards will bring together leading CLO managers, banks, investors and other key service providers for an evening of celebration and networking.
“We look forward to another exceptional year of recognizing excellence across the CLO industry,” said Jade Friedensohn, Co-Founder and CEO of DealCatalyst.
Guests networking during breaks
“This truly is an awards show for the market, by the market. We encourage all market participants to cast their votes when voting opens.”
Close to 1400 people attended the conference over the 1.5 days here in NY. Which included: BSL & Private Credit CLO Managers, Law Firms, Debt & Equity CLO Investors, Rating Agencies, Direct Lenders / Credit Funds, Trustees, Arrangers / Investment Banks, Broker-Dealers, Technology & Data Analytics Providers and Accounting & Law Firms.
S&P Global Ratings Exhibiting
The agenda focused on important updates and strategic discussions concerning leveraged loans. A notable event is the co-located 2026 DealCatalyst U.S. CLO Awards dinner, which recognizes industry excellence.
The conference facilitates networking, offers expert perspectives, and helps participants understand the future direction of the CLO market.
Brandon Teper of Finsight Co Exhibiting
Key Sessions included, Continued technical and strategic panels. Legal and Regulatory Update: A session titled “Staying on the Right Side of the Rules” featuring experts from Morgan Lewis.
Market Outlook: Discussions exploring the outlook for SRTs (Synthetic Risk Transfers), CFOs, and the convergence across CLOs and ABS.
One of many panels in progress
Exhibitor and Sponsors included: Equity Sponsor: Morgan Lewis, AAA Sponsors: KBRA, SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, AA Sponsors: Bank of America, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Citadel SPV, Citi, Intex Solutions, KPMG, McDermott Will & Emery, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, A Sponsors: DLA Piper, Dealscribe, Deutsche Bank, Fitch Ratings, Green Street, GreensLedge, Haynes and Boone, JP Morgan, Mayer Brown, Moody’s Ratings, Morgan Stanley, Octaura, Octus, Paul Hastings, PitchBook, PwC, RBC Capital Markets, S&P Global Ratings, Semeris, Sidley Austin, Valitana, Versana, Wells Fargo, Western Alliance Bankand Wilmington Trust.
Mayer Brown Law Firm Sponsor
Partners: Alter Domus, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Conyers, FINSIGHTand Golub Capital.
It was a very well attended Summit for 1.5 Days, people in attendance from all over the world in attendance.
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