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.
Private Credit Investor Forum 2026 (Feb 23, Miami Beach, USA)
Hosted by AIMA, this one-day forum brings together 350+ private credit investors, managers, and allocators. Registration is ~$2,100. The event focuses on direct lending, private credit fundraising trends, and regulatory updates. For IR teams in credit strategies, this is a highly concentrated day of content and networking with LPs allocating across private debt markets.
0100 DACH 2026 (Feb 24–26, Vienna, Austria)
A leading Central Europe private equity conference drawing 400+ attendees from DACH-region GPs, LPs, and family offices. Early-bird tickets start at €700. Expect in-depth discussions on mid-market deal flow, secondaries, and regional macro trends. Valuable for GPs and IR teams targeting German-speaking allocators and local co-investment partners.
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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.
LPGP Connect Private Debt — Berlin (Mar 18, Berlin, Germany)
A focused one-day private debt conference attracting 250+ investors, GPs, and intermediaries. Tickets are ~£1,495. Sessions span direct lending, special situations, and credit fund structuring. A strong mid-sized event for credit-focused IR teams to deepen relationships with European LPs active in private debt allocations.
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
LPGP Connect — Private Debt Direct Lending New York (Apr 15, New York, USA)
A specialist event concentrated on direct lending strategies, drawing 150+ participants across LPs, GPs, and advisors. Tickets are ~£1,495. Ideal for North American credit funds seeking meaningful conversations with institutions allocating to senior secured lending and private credit opportunities in the U.S. market.
AI in Private Markets Forum — Dubai (Apr 21, Dubai, UAE)
A free, one-day forum exploring the impact of AI on fundraising, deal origination, operations, and investor relations. Attendance is typically 100+. LPs, GPs, and tech vendors come together to discuss automation, analytics, and AI adoption across private markets.
Pensions & Investments × IPEM Private Markets 2026 (Apr 21–22, Chicago, USA)
This collaborative summit brings P&I’s asset-owner community together with IPEM’s global network. Capped at 150 LPs and a 1:1 LP–GP structure (~300+ total delegates). Expect curated meetings, panels, and asset-class-specific roundtables. Highly efficient for GPs focused on U.S. pension funds, endowments, and insurance allocators.
0100 Europe 2026 (Apr 21–23, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
A major European private equity gathering featuring 650+ LPs, GPs, and advisors. Pricing starts at €1,099. The program covers buyout, growth, secondaries, impact, and VC in a multi-track format. Strong LP representation from Europe, the Nordics, and family offices makes it a well-rounded event for IR teams raising capital across strategies.
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.
Impact Investor Global Summit (May 19–20, London, UK)
A flagship impact and ESG-focused private markets conference bringing together 700+ attendees and 250+ impact allocators.
AI in Private Markets Forum — New York (May 21, New York, USA)
LPGP’s U.S. edition of its technology-focused event, attracting 150+ participants. Free to attend. Topics include automation in IR, AI-driven sourcing, investor reporting, and workflow technology. A practical touchpoint for investors and fund managers exploring how AI is transforming the operational backbone of private markets.
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
IPEM Global 2026 (Sept 8–10, Paris, France)
A major global private markets gathering drawing 6,000+ attendees, including 1,600+ LPs. This is IPEM’s flagship event, offering a vast exhibitor hall, thematic stages, and structured LP–GP meeting programs. For IR and marketing teams, it’s one of the largest opportunities to engage LPs across geographies, with excellent visibility options for firms seeking brand elevation.
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.
LPGP Connect Private Debt — London (Sept 25, London, UK)
An established one-day conference focused on private debt, co-hosted with Women in Private Debt. Attracts 250+ delegates across LPs, credit GPs, and intermediaries. Tickets are ~£1,495. Valuable for European credit funds building relationships with pension funds, insurers, and family offices active in private credit.
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.
All event details, including dates, locations, pricing, and attendee estimates, are based on information available at the time of publication and may be subject to change. Please verify the latest details directly with each event organizer before making travel or budget decisions.