About the Event

SuperReturn Venture US West is a flagship single-day venture capital conference held at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Organised by Informa Connect as part of the broader SuperReturn series, the event runs alongside SuperReturn US West, enabling attendees to maximise their time on the West Coast. The conference places LP/GP relations at the centre of its agenda, delivering a concentrated day of high-level debate, data-driven sessions, and structured networking across the venture capital ecosystem.

Audience and Attendees

The event draws senior limited partners, general partners, managing directors, and investment professionals from across the United States and beyond. LPs are invited to attend free of charge and benefit from tailored programming, invite-only breakfasts, and access to an exclusive LP lounge. The attendee base spans institutional investors, family offices, fund managers, and emerging managers, with representation from firms including HarbourVest, Foundation Capital, Insight Partners, Blumberg Capital, BlackRock, and DCVC, among others.

Programme Structure

The programme runs from morning registration at 8:00am through to a networking drinks reception concluding at 7:00pm. Sessions are hosted across the main stage and a dedicated LP/GP closed-door stream. The day includes a chair's welcome address, keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, a data presentation from BlackRock's private markets research team, and sector-focused roundtable discussions. Dedicated networking breaks, a lunch interval, and the evening drinks reception provide ample opportunity for informal connection throughout the day.

Main Topics

The agenda covers the evolution and current state of venture capital in North America, with particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on investment strategy, portfolio construction, and workforce dynamics. Sessions explore agentic AI, AI safety and governance, and the rise of autonomous systems across industries. Further topics include secondary markets as a liquidity mechanism for LPs, the exit environment and valuation resets, capital efficiency and fundraising polarisation between mega funds and smaller vehicles, and deep tech innovation spanning defense, space, cybersecurity, and robotics. Sector-focused roundtables address healthcare and life sciences, information technology and AI, fintech, energy and climate tech, and deep tech and robotics. LP portfolio strategy, the retail revolution in private wealth, and the regulatory landscape for evergreen structures are also featured.

Closing Session

The day's formal programme concludes with a chair's closing remarks at 5:20pm, followed by a networking drinks reception from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, providing a final opportunity for delegates to connect with peers and speakers in an informal setting.

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