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. Now at a new venue, the event is the West Coast's premier gathering for the private markets community, expected to draw more than 350 private market leaders, including 100+ limited partners and 150+ general partners, with more than 6,000 meetings anticipated over the two-day event. 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 SuperReturn US West agenda will address myriad 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, Partner at VMG Partners; Laurie Chan, U.S. Head of Alternative Investments, Global Wealth at PGIM; Rajib Chanda, Partner and Global Head of Asset Management at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Jon Oram, Partner and Head of Sports at Davis Polk; Nhora Otalora, Managing Director and Head of LATAM & West Coast at HarbourVest Partners; Nathan Palmer, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management at Wilshire Advisors; Adam Perez, Head of Private Equity at Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions; Chelsea Wang, Portfolio Manager at JPMorgan Private Equity Group; Michael Oliver Weinberg, Special Advisor at Tokyo University of Science Endowment; and Paul Sloan Zimmerman, Managing Director & Global Head of Private Equity at 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. 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 of speakers and events, and to register to attend, please visit the SuperReturn US West website. Journalists can request a press pass here.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the private markets industry. The event's focus on cutting-edge topics like AI disruption and evergreen structures underscores the rapid evolution of private equity and venture capital. With a strong lineup of LPs and GPs, the conference will facilitate critical networking and deal-making, potentially shaping investment strategies for the coming year. The co-located events also highlight the growing segmentation and specialization within private markets, catering to venture capital and private wealth audiences. As the West Coast continues to be a hub for innovation and capital, SuperReturn US West serves as a barometer for industry trends and a catalyst for new opportunities.
