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?
- Jeff Suer - Partner, Leonard Green & Partners
- Ryan Smith - Managing Director, Secondary Investments, Hamilton Lane
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?
- Adam Perez - Head of Private Equity, Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions
- Ariel Mark - Head of Western US, Real Estate Investments, Tokyu Land US Corporation
- James Burritt - SVP and Deputy CIO, Pacific Life
- Sud Murugesu - Partner, Head of West Coast, Partners Capital
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?
- John Richert - Head of Mid-Cap Investment Banking | Global Head of Business Services Investment Banking, JPMorgan
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?
- Grace Lloyd - Director, Ardian
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?
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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
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?
- Nhora Otalora - Managing Director, Head of LATAM & West Coast, HarbourVest Partners
- Scott McDonough - Managing Director & Founding Partner, Alta Growth Capital
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?
- Dan Connell - Managing Director, Co-Head of Real Assets and Sustainability, CF Private Equity
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?
- Par Lindstrom - Co-Founder, CEO & CIO, i(x) Net Zero
- Michael Oliver Weinberg - Special Advisor, Tokyo University of Science Endowment
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?
- Alessandro Silvestro - Head of Americas, Fundsight
- Laurie Chan - U.S. Head of Alternative Investments, Global Wealth, PGIM