Your Guide to Private Equity Conferences in 2026
Planning your 2026 conference schedule? For marketing and investor relations professionals in the private markets, a well-chosen event calendar is key to successful LP engagement and brand visibility.
This guide offers a chronological overview of top industry conferences in 2026 -including dates, locations, pricing, audience insights, and strategic value, to help you plan where to invest your time and budget.
January 2026
SuperReturn Saudi Arabia (Jan 26–27, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia): A two-day conference focused on private equity and venture capital in the Gulf region. It’s relatively affordable (around $999 registration) and draws 1,000+ senior attendees, including over 300 limited partners (LPs) and 600+ GPs. For IR professionals, this event is a gateway to the fast-growing Saudi/GCC investment landscape, offering extensive networking at a manageable scale.
February 2026
Women’s Private Equity Summit APAC (Feb 2–4, Singapore): A regional summit tailored to senior women in private equity. Join 250+ attendees (approx. 45% LPs) for networking and content focused on Asia’s PE trends. Ticket price is about $2,995. Value-add: an inclusive environment for female fund managers and investors to build relationships and share insights on APAC strategies.
Women’s Venture Capital Summit (Feb 2–4, Half Moon Bay, California, USA): An exclusive retreat-style event at the Ritz-Carlton for women across the VC ecosystem. It convenes 400+ influential dealmakers, fundraisers, and investors in venture capital. Registration costs around $3,950. Attendees can expect high-impact networking and content on fundraising and deal execution tailored to women leaders.
Century Summit 2026 (Feb 2–5, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA): An ultra-exclusive LP/GP gathering. Attendance is capped at ~250 (125 GPs and 125 LPs, 1:1 ratio), and GPs must meet strict criteria. The value is in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings and intimate networking among top-tier LPs/GPs in a resort setting.
IPEM Wealth Cannes (Feb 4–5, Cannes, France): A major European private markets event with a new focus on private wealth and family offices. Early-bird tickets are €2,400 (rising to €3,000). Expect 4,000+ attendees including 600+ wealth managers and investors. Offers broad networking across LPs (institutions, family offices) in a vibrant, informal setting.
Private Equity Wire European Summit (Feb 12, London, UK): A free one-day summit for Europe’s PE community. Around 300 senior professionals are expected. This exclusive forum features curated boardroom discussions, one-on-one meetings and panels. The value lies in its intimate scale and high-quality networking in a single day.
PEI Nexus 2026 (Feb 22–25, Orlando, Florida, USA): A new summit positioned as a global GP/LP networking hub. Early registration is about $2,195. Nexus will unite ~650 attendees for an immersive schedule of content and meetings. It delivers high ROI in relationship-building through pre-scheduled GP–LP meetings.
iConnections Global Alts 2026 (Feb 23–26, Miami, USA): The world’s largest capital introduction conference for alternatives. Over 5,000 attendees, including 1,000+ LPs, gather for panel sessions and tens of thousands of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. Pricing is tiered by AUM. Ideal for IR teams focused on fundraising across asset classes.
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March 2026
SuperReturn Private Credit Europe (Mar 9–11, London, UK): Europe’s premier private debt conference. 700+ attendees expected, including 220+ LPs and 350+ GPs. Registration is around £2,399. Offers focused networking for IR professionals at credit funds.
SuperReturn Secondaries Europe (Mar 10–11, London, UK): A specialized event for the PE secondaries market. Attendance is around 300 (120 LPs and 140 GPs). Provides a chance to connect with secondary buyers and discuss liquidity solutions in a focused forum.
SuperReturn North America (Mar 16–18, Miami, USA): Gathers 800+ decision-makers including 250+ LPs and 350+ GPs. Registration is approximately $2,199. A must-attend North American conference for high-volume networking and investor engagement.
Investors’ Forum 2026 (Mar 18–19, Geneva, Switzerland): A 1:1 LP-to-GP ratio, members-only event for Invest Europe. Capped at ~400 attendees (200 LPs and 200 GPs). Registration ~€2,820. Offers deep engagement with European LPs in a focused environment.
ALTSLA (Mar 23–25, Los Angeles, USA): A broad alternatives event drawing 1,000+ participants. Tickets are around $2,500. Strong LP attendance makes this a key West Coast event for IR professionals looking to connect with pensions, family offices, and RIAs.
April 2026
TIDE Lisbon – International Edition (Apr 23, Lisbon, Portugal): An exclusive one-day global private markets forum. Early-bird tickets are $999. Offers high-impact networking in an intimate setting with LPs from Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
ILPA Summit Europe (Apr 27–29, London, UK): Limited to 30 GP firms. Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with LPs make this one of the most efficient investor engagement platforms. Pricing not disclosed.
Investor Relations Network New York Forum (Apr 29–30, New York, USA): The 20th annual forum for IR, marketing, and communications professionals. Registration is around $3,395. Features two days of panels, workshops, and peer networking tailored specifically to the IR role.
May 2026
SuperReturn Private Credit Asia (May 6–7, Hong Kong): Asia-Pacific private credit event drawing 300+ attendees, with 150+ LPs. Pricing around £2,199. A key opportunity to engage with Asia-based allocators focused on private debt.
14th Private Equity New York Forum (May 13, New York, USA): One-day event for U.S. middle-market PE. Ticket cost ~ $5,000. Features ~300–400 attendees and panels on U.S. deal trends and LP strategy. Ideal for IR teams with an East Coast focus.
IPEM Future (May 13–14, Dubai, UAE): A new conference spotlighting “transformative capital.” Pricing TBD. Designed to connect GPs and LPs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East with a focus on innovation and global deal-making.
June 2026
ILPA Members’ Conference (June 2–4, Chicago, USA): LP-only event. Not open to GPs, but important for IR awareness since many North American LPs attend and shape expectations post-event.
Women in Private Markets Summit North America (June 2–3, New York, USA): A cross-asset-class conference promoting women in PE, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit. Over 500 participants expected. Strong LP presence and diversity-focused networking.
SuperReturn International (June 8–12, Berlin, Germany): The largest private equity conference globally. Over 6,000 attendees including 2,000+ LPs and 3,000+ GPs. Tickets ~£3,999. Massive networking opportunity; ideal for broad investor outreach.
ALTSNY (June 17, New York, USA): East Coast alternative investments summit. ~1,000+ attendees, registration ~$2,500. Draws institutional LPs, family offices, and RIAs from the Tri-State area.
July 2026
Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive (July 13–15, Chicago, USA): Attendance is capped at ~400 with a 2:1 LP-to-GP ratio. Pricing TBD. Focused, high-return environment for investor access, particularly public pensions.
ALTSCHI (July 20–21, Chicago, USA): Midwest-focused alternatives event. Tickets ~$2,500. Strong showing from Illinois, Wisconsin, and regional pension LPs. Great for local investor relationships.
September 2026
BVCA Summit 2026 (Sept 9–10, London, UK): UK’s premier PE/VC industry gathering. Attendance expected at 1,000+. Covers policy, market outlook, ESG. Key touchpoint for firms with UK LPs.
SuperReturn US West (Sept 14–15, Los Angeles, USA): Smaller-scale SuperReturn event (~400 attendees). ~100+ LPs attend. Focus on West Coast venture and private capital.
9th Private Equity Europe Forum (Sept 15–16, London, UK): Markets Group forum targeting European LPs. Tickets ~$5,000. A mid-sized but valuable event to engage European investors.
ALTSUK (Sept 17, London, UK): Alternatives forum co-hosted with UK investment associations. ~$2,500 per ticket. One-day event offering a broad cross-section of investors beyond PE.
SuperReturn Asia (Sept 29 – Oct 2, Singapore): Asia’s flagship private capital conference. 2,500+ attendees including 1,000+ LPs. Registration ~£3,399. An essential platform for engaging with APAC allocators.