Your calendar for the year’s most important venture capital networking opportunities
Whether you’re raising a fund, building LP relationships, or staying connected to the global venture ecosystem, the right events can accelerate your trajectory. This guide covers the must-attend GP/LP events happening worldwide in 2026.
We’ve organized them by quarter so you can plan your year strategically.
Gathering top platform leaders in VC to share best practices in founder support and firm operations. Ideal for fund managers building operational capabilities.
A premier event designed to foster meaningful connections between Emerging Managers and Limited Partners. The 2025 conference welcomed more than 1,200 emerging managers and limited partners from around the world. The spring 2026 gathering will be exclusively dedicated to emerging managers with a buyout strategy and limited partners, fostering more targeted, high-impact connections.
The flagship gathering for hedge fund and private markets professionals to explore industry trends, performance insights, and networking across asset classes.
A collaboration between Pensions & Investments and IPEM bringing institutional investors and private markets managers together to explore allocation strategies.
Africa’s leading private equity and venture capital conference convening investors, fund managers, and policymakers to advance capital flows across the continent.
A senior-level forum connecting private wealth managers, family offices, and advisors across the Middle East to discuss investment strategies and asset allocation.
A hub for institutional investors and startups to discuss emerging venture strategies. Frankfurt’s financial center brings strong institutional presence.
Where investors meet. Join 250+ angels, VCs, emerging fund managers, and family offices for three days of meaningful connections and pure fun. Deep dive sessions on investment frameworks, live Shark Tank panels, and founder showcases. Known for its authentic, low-ego atmosphere.
Beyond Summit 2026 May 12-15, 2026 | Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah
Allocate’s annual Beyond Summit focused on driving meaningful conversations and relationship building through peer moderated breakout sessions and activities. LP Day programming May 12-13, followed by GP-LP Summit May 13-15. Features top speakers from leading VC firms discussing succession planning and multi-asset investment approaches.
Europe’s leading conference for LPs and GPs to discuss venture capital, fundraising, and emerging trends. One of the highest-concentration LP events in Europe.
Focused on tech innovation, AI, and venture opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Home to major tech companies and increasingly active angel and institutional investors.
A must-attend, vital industry event for Limited Partners worldwide. One of the most important private equity events globally, using advanced scheduling technologies to efficiently connect limited partners to qualified general partners. Features LP-only day with exclusive networking sessions (LP-only dinner has sold out four years running), emerging manager showcase, and timely content sessions. Priority registration for ILPA members.
Showcasing the growing mountain-region tech and venture ecosystem. Denver and Boulder have emerged as strong secondary markets.
Women-Focused VC Events
These events specifically focus on connecting women in venture capital and private equity:
Women’s Venture Capital Summit (February 2-4, 2026 | Half Moon Bay) – 450 leading women in VC for candid conversations and networking.
Women’s Private Equity Summit (March 8-11, 2026 | Arizona Biltmore) – The leading conference for women in PE collaborations and deal-making.
Women in Private Markets Summit North America (June 2-3, 2026) – Women in PE, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt.
Kayo Women in Private Funds Summit (October 15-16, 2026 | TBD) – 150 GPs and LPs for 1:1 meetings and speed networking.
How to Get the Most from GP/LP Events
Before the Event
Research attendees. Most events publish speaker and attendee lists. Identify your top 10 targets. Use Decile Hub’s LP Discovery tool to research which LPs align with your thesis before you arrive.
Reach out early. Don’t wait until you’re at the event. Send a brief note: “I’ll be at [Event]. Would love to connect.”
Prepare your thesis. You should be able to explain your fund in under 40 words. Practice with Decile Hub’s AI Toolkit to refine your pitch.
Update your materials. Make sure your deck and one-pager are current.
At the Event
Focus on conversations, not pitches. Ask questions. Learn what LPs are looking for.
Take notes. Document who you met, what you discussed, and any follow-ups. Log everything in your Decile Hub CRM immediately.
Don’t oversell. LPs meet dozens of managers at these events. Be memorable by being genuine.
Attend the right sessions. Panels on LP perspectives and allocation trends are often more valuable than keynotes.
After the Event
Follow up within 48 hours. A short email referencing your conversation.
Add to your CRM. Track the relationship in Decile Hub and set follow-up reminders.
Stay in touch. Add them to your newsletter. Share relevant updates quarterly.
Events We’re Watching
A few events that aren’t on the main circuit but are worth considering:
Regional LP summits – Many pension funds and endowments host their own events
University endowment conferences – Often overlooked but high-quality LP access
Family office gatherings – Smaller, invitation-only events with decision-makers
Venture Underground events – Decile Group’s own GP/LP networking series in major cities
Plan Your 2026
The managers who raise successfully don’t leave LP relationships to chance. They plan their year around the events where they’ll find the right investors for their fund.
Pick 3-5 events that align with your thesis and geography. Build relationships before you need them.
Your 2026 fundraise starts now.
Quick Reference: 2026 Event Calendar
February: Women’s VC Summit (Half Moon Bay), VC World Summit Sydney, VC World Summit Hong Kong
March: VC World Summit Seoul, VC World Summit Tokyo, Women’s PE Summit (Arizona), VC World Summit Singapore, Investors’ Forum (Geneva), VC World Summit Paris, VC World Summit Zurich, VC World Summit Berlin
April: VC World Summit Dubai, VC Platform Global Summit (San Diego), McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference (Dallas)
May: VC World Summit Frankfurt, Camp Hustle (Saratoga, CA), Beyond Summit (Park City, Utah)
June: Women in Private Markets Summit, SuperVenture Berlin, VC World Summit Los Angeles, VC World Summit Toronto (TBC), VC World Summit Vancouver
September: VC World Summit Seattle, VC World Summit Washington DC
October: Kayo Women in Private Funds Summit
November: SuperInvestor (Amsterdam), ILPA Summit (New York), Web Summit (Lisbon), VNTR Global Investor Summit (Lisbon), VC World Summit Sao Paulo, Slush (Helsinki)
December: VC World Summit Tampa, VC World Summit Denver
Have an event we should add? Discuss on Decile Base or reach out to the VC Lab team.
Sources: Event dates verified from official event websites and registration pages as of December 2025. Some dates marked TBC pending official confirmation. Managers should verify dates before booking travel.
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