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, September 14–15, 2026. The event 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. 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 networking opportunities 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 (VMG Partners), Laurie Chan (PGIM), Rajib Chanda (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett), Jon Oram (Davis Polk), Nhora Otalora (HarbourVest Partners), Nathan Palmer (Wilshire Advisors), Adam Perez (Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions), Chelsea Wang (JPMorgan Private Equity Group), Michael Oliver Weinberg (Tokyo University of Science Endowment), and Paul Sloan Zimmerman (Google).
"SuperReturn US West has become the essential meeting point for the West Coast's private markets community," said Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn. "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."
AlphaSense is serving as Principal AI Sponsor, with CACEIS, Davis Polk, Egan-Jones, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as Associate Sponsors. For the full schedule and registration, visit https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-uswest/.
This gathering underscores the increasing significance of Los Angeles as a hub for private capital, with a focus on emerging trends like AI and sports investing. The event's comprehensive agenda aims to equip attendees with insights to navigate a rapidly evolving market, making it a crucial date for industry professionals.
