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SuperReturn US West 2026

SuperReturn US West is a regional private-markets meeting point for allocators and managers across the western United States.

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Registration

Limited partners

For LPs, allocators and institutional investors.

  • Free for LPsWe offer complimentary attendance to LPs from the following organisations: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers subject to qualification. Please note you need to be a member of the LP’s investment team and your primary focus should be investing in GP funds. In addition, to be eligible you cannot work for another non-qualifying company in the industry. Please send your address and company details to maya.marek@inforComplimentary

General partners

For GPs, fund managers and investment firms.

  • 30% discount for GPs/investment firms with less than $200m total AUMSubject to approval. 30% off the standard rate. This pass includes access to: SuperReturn Venture US West (September 14, 2026) SuperReturn Private Wealth US West (September 15, 2026)$2,239.30
  • General PartnerFor in-house executives at private capital firms and funds-of-funds. These bookings are subject to approval. This pass includes access to: SuperReturn Venture US West (September 14, 2026) SuperReturn Private Wealth US West (September 15, 2026)$2,699.00
  • Investment Firm RateFor asset managers and other firms investing in GP funds on behalf of clients. These bookings are subject to approval. This pass includes access to: SuperReturn Venture US West (September 14, 2026) SuperReturn Private Wealth US West (September 15, 2026)$2,699.00
  • Standard rateFor companies that provide data, publications and services to general partners and investors. Note that all sponsors get a 20% discount on their delegate places - visit the 'why sponsor' page to find out more This pass includes access to: SuperReturn Venture US West (September 14, 2026) SuperReturn Private Wealth US West (September 15, 2026)$3,199.00
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About this event

SuperReturn US West is the West Coast connection point for private-market leaders. The 2026 event brings more than 350 senior decision-makers, including over 100 LPs and 150 GPs, to explore fundraising, LP allocations, venture capital, private credit, AI, continuation vehicles, sports and entertainment investing, evergreen structures and opportunities in Latin America. It is held at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills and is co-located with SuperReturn Private Wealth US West and SuperReturn Venture US West, expanding access to investors and managers across the private-markets community.

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Agenda

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Monday, 14 September 202621 sessions

  1. Registration, welcome coffee and networking

  2. LP-only breakfast

    Details

    • INVITE ONLY
    • Hosted by Xsolla
    • Pre-registration required
    • We offer complimentary attendance to LPs from the following organisations: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers subject to qualification.
    • By invitation only and run under the Chatham House Rule. To enquire, please email Maya.Marek@informa.com

  3. Chair’s welcome address

    Speakers

    • John BlaineDirector · Rogo.ai

  4. Keynote Panel | The Private Markets pulse check

    Speakers

    • Chris WebberPartner · Monument Group
    • Jeff SuerPartner · Leonard Green & Partners
    • Nicholas JanneckPartner · Vance Street Capital
    • Jason BreauxManaging Director and Head of Private Credit · Crescent Capital Group

    Details

    • What are the key trends shaping private market performance in 2026, and how are investors responding to economic uncertainty? How are LPs and GPs navigating fundraising challenges and shifting capital deployment strategies in today’s market?

  5. Ownership: When Operations Determine the Outcome — Turning Value Into Cash

    Speakers

    • Todd RamseyFounding General Partner · Prytaneum Partners

    Details

    • What changes when a five-year investment becomes an eight-year hold? Todd Ramsey examines how longer duration, leverage and less predictable exits are increasing the importance of operating judgment, sustainable cash generation and optionality.
    • If you knew you could not sell an investment for five years, what would you change Monday morning?

  6. Keynote LP panel | Building resilience: Strategies from allocators in volatile times

    Speakers

    • Alistair LumsdenCEO and Co-CIO · Temporis Capital
    • James BurrittSVP and Deputy CIO · Pacific Life
    • Sud MurugesuPartner, Head of West Coast · Partners Capital
    • Adam PerezHead of Private Equity · Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions
    • Ariel MarkManaging Vice President, Investments & Head Ex-Japan Capital Markets · Tokyu Land US Corporation

    Details

    • How are LPs adapting their strategies to navigate inflation, interest rate volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty? What diversification approaches are LPs using to build resilience in their portfolios amid market shifts? How are LPs addressing liquidity challenges and evaluating GPs in a competitive fundraising environment?

  7. Morning coffee break & networking

  8. Mid-Market momentum: Driving growth and value creation

    Speakers

    • Vikas VermaGlobal Head of Research & Investment Advisory · Sutherland Global Services Inc
    • Otilia CiotauOperating Partner, Business Transformation and AI · VSS Capital Partners
    • John RichertHead of Mid-Cap Investment Banking | Global Head of Business Services Investment Banking · JPMorgan
    • Dustin AckermanManaging Director, Portfolio Manager · Future Standard
    • Kyle RoemerGlobal Head of Data & AI · Accordion

    Details

    • What are the key challenges faced by investors in mid-market private equity, and how can they be addressed? What opportunities exist for driving growth and creating value? What challenges are unique to the lower mid-market?

  9. How are GP-Led continuation vehicles transforming liquidity solutions?

    Speakers

    • Leor LandaPartner and Head of Investment Management · Davis Polk
    • Grace LloydDirector · Ardian
    • Jeff StrausPrincipal, Secondary Investments · Hamilton Lane
    • Chelsea WangPortfolio Manager · JPMorgan Private Equity Group
    • Vishnu MenonCo-Head of Partnership Solutions · Warburg Pincus

    Details

    • What impact are GP-led transactions having on the growth and evolution of the secondaries market? How do continuation vehicles align the interests of GPs, existing LPs, and new investors while ensuring transparency? What challenges and risks are associated with GP-led continuation vehicles, and how can they be mitigated?

  10. LP-only session | The ‘zombies’ in the room: Managing the 2021/2022 overhang

    Speakers

    • Rajneesh VigManaging Director, Head of Private Credit Solutions · Hudson Bay Capital

    Details

    • INVITE ONLY
    • Pre-registration required
    • We offer complimentary attendance to LPs from the following organisations: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers subject to qualification.
    • By invitation only and run under the Chatham House Rule. To enquire, please email Maya.Marek@informa.com

  11. The consolidation of Private Credit: Is the market becoming too crowded?

    Speakers

    • Alessandro SilvestroHead of Americas · Fundsight
    • Lee IncandelaManaging Director · HarbourVest Partners
    • Tod TraboccoHead of Private Debt Advisory · StepStone Group
    • Ted GoldthorpePartner and Head of BC Partners Credit · BC Partners
    • Clark KouryManaging Director - Wealth Credit Strategist · Carlyle Group

    Details

    • How is market overcrowding affecting private credit returns and investor confidence? What strategies can managers adopt to differentiate themselves in a saturated private credit market? What role does due diligence play in mitigating risks within the private credit space?

  12. Lunch & networking break

  13. Chair’s opening remarks

    Speakers

    • John BlaineDirector · Rogo.ai

  14. LATAM Opportunities: Nearshoring, reshoring, and industrial growth

    Speakers

    • Nhora OtaloraManaging Director, Head of LATAM & West Coast · HarbourVest Partners
    • Scott McDonoughManaging Director & Founding Partner · Alta Growth Capital

    Details

    • Latin America's investment landscape features mature markets and emerging markets. How are US government policies and trade agreements influencing reshoring strategies and LATAM’s role in strengthening supply chains? What geopolitical and economic advantages does LATAM offer for nearshoring and reshoring initiatives, and how can investors mitigate risks?

  15. Resource security as an asset class: Energy, water, and national defence

    Speakers

    • Peter RodriguesManaging Director · Clipway
    • Carmel DanieleCEO & Founder · CD Capital Critical Minerals
    • Dan ConnellManaging Director, Co-Head of Real Assets and Sustainability · CF Private Equity

    Details

    • How do geopolitical risks shape the dynamics of resource security as an asset class? What are the most promising investment opportunities in energy infrastructure, and how are they evolving? To what extent is the demand for energy infrastructure driven by the growing energy needs of the AI revolution? How does national defence influence investment strategies in resource security, and what role does it play in mitigating risks?

  16. Afternoon refreshments and networking break

  17. Is the grass evergreen?

    Speakers

    • Joshua ClarksonManaging Director · Prosek Partners
    • Par LindstromCo-Founder, CEO & CIO · i(x) Net Zero
    • Monique AustinManaging Director, Head of Evergreen Solutions · HarbourVest Partners
    • Michael Oliver WeinbergSpecial Advisor · Tokyo University of Science Endowment
    • Cyril SchopferCountry Managing Director USA · CACEIS

    Details

    • What are the key advantages and challenges of permanent capital structures compared to traditional fund models? What trade-offs do LPs face when choosing between permanent capital and traditional funds in terms of liquidity, returns, and governance? How do manager incentives in traditional funds align or conflict with the long-term goals of permanent capital vehicles?

  18. The Private Wealth surge: Democratizing private markets

    Speakers

    • Rajib ChandaPartner, Global Head of Asset Management · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    • Laurie ChanU.S. Head of Alternative Investments, Global Wealth · PGIM
    • Anthony WicklundManaging Director, Investment Solutions · Wilshire Advisors, LLC
    • Robert PicardManaging Director, Head of Alternative Investments · Hightower Advisors
    • Lu ZhouFounder and President · VANQUOUR

    Details

    • What factors are fuelling the rise of private wealth investors in private markets? How can the challenges and barriers they encounter be effectively addressed? In what ways does private wealth capital foster growth, innovation, and support emerging industries? Which regulatory and ethical measures are essential to safeguard private wealth investors?

  19. The Geopolitics of growth: Navigating trade deficits, tariffs, and the USMCA review

    Speakers

    • Patrick Murphy32nd Undersecretary · US Army

  20. Chair’s closing remarks

    Speakers

    • John BlaineDirector · Rogo.ai

  21. Networking drinks reception

Organiser-published speakers

Featured speakers

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NameSeniorityFirm / organisation
Dan ConnellManaging Director, Co-Head of Real Assets and SustainabilityCF Private Equity
James BurrittSVP and Deputy CIOPacific Life
Jeff SuerPartnerLeonard Green & Partners
Sud MurugesuPartner, Head of West CoastPartners Capital
Adam PerezHead of Private EquityLos Angeles Fire and Police Pensions
Andrew HowardCo-President & PartnerShamrock Capital
Laurie ChanU.S. Head of Alternative Investments, Global WealthPGIM
Ted GoldthorpePartner and Head of BC Partners CreditBC Partners
Jason BreauxManaging Director and Head of Private CreditCrescent Capital Group
Nicholas JanneckPartnerVance Street Capital
Vishnu MenonCo-Head of Partnership SolutionsWarburg Pincus
Adam WaglayCEO, Co-Founder & Managing PartnerButterfly Equity
Alessandro SilvestroHead of AmericasFundsight
Alex TishakovExecutive Director, Head of MENASignet Global
Alisa CarmichaelPartnerVMG Partners
Alistair LumsdenCEO and Co-CIOTemporis Capital
Anthony WicklundManaging Director, Investment SolutionsWilshire Advisors, LLC
Ariel MarkManaging Vice President, Investments & Head Ex-Japan Capital MarketsTokyu Land US Corporation
Ben CollinsSenior Director of Solutions MarketingAlphaSense
Brett ThomasCo-Founder & Managing PartnerCAVU Consumer Partners
Carmel DanieleCEO & FounderCD Capital Critical Minerals
Chelsea WangPortfolio ManagerJPMorgan Private Equity Group
Chris WebberPartnerMonument Group
Clark KouryManaging Director - Wealth Credit StrategistCarlyle Group

Who attends

  • 100+LPs
  • 150+GPs
  • 350+Decision makers

Event location

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

300 S Doheny Dr
CA
Los Angeles
90048
United States
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