SuperReturn, the world's leading private equity and venture capital conference series, announced today that it will host SuperReturn US West at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, September 14–15, 2026. This event marks a new venue in the heart of Los Angeles, reflecting the growing importance of the West Coast private markets community.
SuperReturn US West 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 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 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. Deep dives into buyout and mid-market strategy are also scheduled.
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 and to register, visit the SuperReturn US West website.
This gathering underscores the increasing concentration of private market activity on the West Coast, particularly in sectors like technology, entertainment, and sports. The focus on evergreen structures and continuation vehicles signals a shift toward more flexible investment vehicles that can accommodate longer holding periods and investor liquidity needs. Additionally, the inclusion of geopolitical and LATAM topics highlights the global perspective required in today's interconnected markets. For LPs and GPs, this conference offers a critical opportunity to align strategies amid rapid change.
