SuperReturn, the world's leading private equity and venture capital conference series, announced that SuperReturn US West will take place at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on September 14-15, 2026. The event, now at a new venue, is expected to draw more than 350 private market leaders, including over 100 limited partners (LPs) and 150 general partners (GPs), with more than 6,000 meetings anticipated over two days. 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 conference agenda will address critical 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, 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, emphasized the event's importance: "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." AlphaSense is serving as Principal AI Sponsor, with CACEIS, Davis Polk, Egan-Jones, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as Associate Sponsors.
The event's focus on AI disruption highlights how technology is reshaping deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management. Private credit consolidation and evergreen structures are also key themes, reflecting shifts in fund structures and investor preferences. Sports and entertainment investing has gained traction as institutional investors seek alternative assets with growth potential. The inclusion of LATAM opportunities underscores the region's emerging role in global private markets. With a robust speaker lineup and targeted sessions, SuperReturn US West aims to provide actionable insights for navigating the evolving landscape. For registration details, visit https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-uswest/.
