SuperReturn, the world's leading private equity and venture capital conference series, will host SuperReturn US West at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on September 14–15, 2026. The event, now at a new venue in the heart of Los Angeles, is expected to draw more than 350 private market leaders, including over 100 limited partners and 150 general partners, with more than 6,000 meetings anticipated over the two-day gathering. Attendees will also have access to two co-located events: SuperReturn Venture US West on September 14 and SuperReturn Private Wealth US West on September 15, expanding opportunities to connect across the private capital ecosystem.
The agenda will address key issues shaping today's private markets, including AI disruption, private credit consolidation, continuation vehicles, evergreen structures, sports and entertainment investing, LATAM opportunities, and the geopolitics of growth, alongside deep dives into buyout and mid-market strategy. Confirmed speakers include Alisa Carmichael of VMG Partners, Laurie Chan of PGIM, Rajib Chanda of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Jon Oram of Davis Polk, Nhora Otalora of HarbourVest Partners, Nathan Palmer of Wilshire Advisors, Adam Perez of Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions, Chelsea Wang of JPMorgan Private Equity Group, Michael Oliver Weinberg of Tokyo University of Science Endowment, and Paul Sloan Zimmerman of Google.
Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn, said, 'SuperReturn US West has become the essential meeting point for the West Coast's private markets community. Our new home at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills reflects the growing importance of this market, and this year's agenda, from AI's impact on the industry to the rise of evergreen structures, is designed to help LPs and GPs navigate what's next. We look forward to bringing together an outstanding roster of West Coast and global leaders for two days of substantive discussion and connection.'
AlphaSense is serving as Principal AI Sponsor of the event, with CACEIS, Davis Polk, Egan-Jones and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett serving as Associate Sponsors. For the full schedule and to register, visit https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-uswest/. Journalists can request a press pass here.
The importance of this event lies in its role as a barometer for the private markets industry, particularly on the West Coast. With topics ranging from AI disruption to sports investing, the conference reflects the diversification and evolution of private equity and venture capital. The presence of major institutional investors and global firms underscores the event's significance in shaping investment strategies and deal flow. As private markets face headwinds from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, gatherings like SuperReturn US West provide a critical platform for industry leaders to align on trends, network, and drive capital deployment. The co-located events also highlight the growing focus on venture capital and private wealth, indicating a broader democratization of private market access.
