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 for SuperReturn US West 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, 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, visit https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-uswest/. Journalists can request a press pass here.
The importance of this announcement lies in its consolidation of the West Coast private markets ecosystem, gathering key players to discuss transformative trends such as AI disruption and private credit consolidation, which are reshaping investment strategies. The event's new venue and co-located conferences highlight the growing significance of Los Angeles as a hub for private capital, offering attendees unparalleled networking and insights into emerging opportunities across sectors like sports and entertainment. As the private markets face increasing complexity, SuperReturn US West provides a critical platform for LPs and GPs to align on strategies for navigating geopolitical shifts and structural innovations.
