Top 2026 GP/LP Events

The Definitive Guide to GP/LP Events in 2026

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.

Don't forget to check out our free, monthly events through VC Lab.

Q2 2026 (June)

VC Unlocked: AI Edition by 500 Global June 1, 2026 | San Francisco, USA

An executive education program from 500 Global focused on the fundamentals of AI investing for venture professionals, combining frameworks, case studies, and Bay Area networking.

Campden Wealth 29th Family Investment Forum June 2, 2026

A long-running, invitation-only gathering of single and multi-family offices to compare portfolio strategy, manager selection, and direct-investment approaches.

ILPA Members' Conference (MCON) June 2-4, 2026 | Chicago, USA

ILPA's flagship LP-only convening for candid conversation, peer insight-sharing, and hands-on learning, including the Annual General Meeting, workshops, keynotes, and small-group roundtables.

Responsible Investor Europe June 2, 2026 | London, UK

PEI's leading European forum on ESG and sustainable investing across private and public markets, convening asset owners and managers on responsible-investment strategy.

Global Family Office Conference London June 2, 2026 | London, UK

An AYU gathering connecting family offices and private investors for relationship-building and discussion of allocation across alternatives.

Women in Private Markets Summit North America June 2-3, 2026 | New York, USA

Bringing together women in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt for networking and deal-making.

SuperReturn Venture (formerly SuperVenture) Berlin 2026 June 8-10, 2026 | Hotel Palace, Berlin, Germany

The premier conference for venture capital leaders worldwide, marking its 10-year anniversary with 1,000+ senior decision-makers, 350+ LPs, and 500+ VCs.

Global Alts New York 2026 June 8-10, 2026 | The Glasshouse, New York, USA

An iConnections and Managed Funds Association event bringing together 1,000+ institutional allocators and fund managers for curated one-on-one meetings, panels, and keynotes.

Venture Capital World Summit Los Angeles June 9, 2026 | Los Angeles, USA

Bringing together investors and founders shaping the U.S. West Coast venture ecosystem.

Alternative Investment Week Conference June 10, 2026 | London, UK

A multi-day London gathering spanning hedge funds, private equity, and private credit, connecting allocators with managers across alternative strategies.

Venture Capital World Summit Toronto June 11, 2026 | Toronto, Canada

Showcasing North American VC trends and connecting Canadian startups with global investors.

SuperReturn Emerging Markets June 15-17, 2026 | Hotel Okura, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Connects LPs and GPs investing in the world's fastest-growing markets, with 350+ senior attendees, 110+ LPs, and 170+ GPs from 45+ countries, including a dedicated Fundraising Summit.

ALTSNY 2026 June 17, 2026 | New York, USA

Markets Group's New York edition of its ALTS series, connecting institutional allocators and managers across alternative asset classes in a regional, meeting-focused format.

Montreal Alternative Investment Forum June 17, 2026 | Montreal, Canada

An AIMA-hosted forum convening Canadian institutional investors and alternative fund managers to discuss hedge fund and private market trends.

Venture Capital World Summit Vancouver June 18, 2026 | Vancouver, Canada

Exploring sustainable innovation and cross-border VC opportunities in Canada's West, with a strong presence of climate-focused LPs.

Venture Capital World Summit Nairobi June 25, 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

The East African edition of the global VC World Summit series, connecting regional founders and investors to international capital.

Q3 2026 (July - September)

July

Venture Capital World Summit Jakarta July 1, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia

The Southeast Asian edition of the VC World Summit series, spotlighting Indonesian and regional innovation and connecting startups with global investors.

ALTSCHI 2026 July 20, 2026 | Chicago, USA

Markets Group's Chicago ALTS forum, bringing Midwest institutional investors together with alternative managers across asset classes.

September

IPEM Global 2026 September 8-10, 2026 | Palais des Congrès, Paris, France

The ultimate global gathering for private capital, drawing 6,000+ investors, fund managers, and industry leaders from over 50 countries, with dedicated summits on private equity, private debt, secondaries, Asia-Pacific, and AI.

Venture Capital World Summit Seattle September 17, 2026 | Seattle, USA

Focused on tech innovation, AI, and venture opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Home to major tech companies and increasingly active angel and institutional investors.

Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum Frankfurt 2026 September 22, 2026 | Frankfurt, Germany

A long-running, independent family office forum convening principals and investment teams for peer exchange on wealth strategy and direct investing.

DealStreetAsia Asia PE-VC Summit 2026 September 23-24, 2026 | Singapore

DealStreetAsia's flagship summit reaching 1,300+ top decision-makers, including 300+ LPs and 1,000+ GPs shaping private capital across Southeast Asia, India, and Greater China.

Venture Capital World Summit Washington DC September 28, 2026 | Washington DC, USA

Bridging policy, innovation, and venture capital in the U.S. capital. Growing importance as defense tech and govtech investing accelerates.

Q4 2026 (October - December)

October

Kayo Women in Private Funds Summit October 15-16, 2026 | TBD

Join 150 GPs and LPs for 1:1 meetings, speed networking, and expert insights. High-quality, curated LP meetings.

November

SuperReturn 2026 November 3-6, 2026 | Hotel Okura, Amsterdam

Europe's largest private equity event focusing on LP/GP relations. A must-attend for managers targeting European institutional capital.

ILPA Summit November 3-5, 2026 | New York

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.

Web Summit Lisbon November 9-12, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal

One of the world's largest technology events, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech companies.

VNTR Global Investor Summit November 10, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal

A global forum connecting venture capitalists, LPs, and institutional investors for deal-making and insights.

Venture Capital World Summit Sao Paulo November 16, 2026 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Regional edition of the global VC World Summit series, focused on Latin American innovation and investment.

Slush 2026 November 18-19, 2026 | Helsinki, Finland

Connect at Slush Week, with hundreds of side events ranging from founder-investor networking to industry-specific gatherings.

December

Venture Capital World Summit Tampa December 3, 2026 | Tampa, USA

Highlighting emerging startups and VC activity in the southeastern U.S. Florida's tech ecosystem has grown significantly post-pandemic.

Venture Capital World Summit Denver December 15, 2026 | Denver, USA

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