SuperReturn US West Day 1 - PT (Pacific Time, -07:00)
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?