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AICA to Host the First BDC Forum in NYC

The Active Investment Company Alliance (AICA) has made an exciting announcement regarding the upcoming 2025 BDC Forum, which is scheduled to take place in New York City on June 11th, 2025. This event marks AICA's first foray into hosting a dedicated forum focused exclusively on business development companies (BDCs), ranging from those that are publicly traded to private and non-traded entities.

Introductory details reveal that the BDC Forum will occur at the historical Down Town Association, a venue with a rich heritage dating back to 1859. Set to commence at 8:00 AM and concluding at 7:00 PM, the forum promises a full day of in-depth discussions, networking, and educational panels aimed at professionals within the BDC investment sector.

Forum Objectives and Agenda

This inaugural gathering is an extension of AICA's established efforts to promote dialogue around investment strategies, particularly as it builds on the successes of six years of the AICA Fall Roundtable. While the previous event primarily focused on closed-end funds and interval funds, this BDC Forum is anticipated to attract a diverse array of participants, including fund sponsors, asset managers, and financial advisors.

Participants can expect a robust program that tackles a wide array of topics relevant to BDCs, including:

• - Private credit outlooks offered by leading credit platforms.
• - Trends in valuation, accounting, leverage, and regulations affecting BDC operations.
• - A dynamic Q&A session featuring executives from prominent BDC firms, providing insight into their strategic approaches.
• - Discussions on how emerging BDCs are carving out a unique space in the competitive investment landscape.

AICA's Commitment to Quality Content

Since its inception in 2019, AICA has gained recognition for providing high-quality, advisor-centric content at its events. Unlike many other conferences where speakers may pay to present, AICA ensures that only the most qualified speakers are invited to lead discussions, encouraging meaningful interactions between participants. The alliance also operates the weekly NAVigator Podcast, further enhancing its commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the investment community.

True to its motto of “Excellence Beyond Indexing,” AICA aims to foster relationships among institutional investors, advisors, service providers, and fund sponsors involved within the closed-end fund investment sector.

About Active Investment Company Alliance

Founded as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association, AICA is dedicated to educating and engaging investment professionals and investors about the dynamics of closed-end management companies, including those that are listed and non-listed, as well as various types of funds such as interval and tender offer funds. By hosting events like the upcoming BDC Forum, AICA continues to build a platform for dialogue and education in the investment world.

In summary, the 2025 BDC Forum is not just an event; it represents AICA’s ongoing commitment to promote excellence and informed discourse in the investment sector. Register today to secure your spot for what promises to be an enriching experience in the heart of New York City.

Stay tuned for more updates as the event date approaches, and prepare to connect with industry leaders and peers at this pivotal gathering!