2026 Wharton PE & VC Alumni Forum
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association (WPEVCAA) is excited to invite our global community to join us at the annual Alumni Forum on April 16, 2026 in New York.
Wharton and UPenn alumni who are private equity, venture capital, private credit, other private alternative investors and allocators are invited to attend this marquee event.
New this year, the Wharton PE/VC Conference will be held on April 17th at the same venue!
Special bundled pricing that includes the Alumni Forum + student-led Conference will be available for qualifying alumni.
ABOUT THE ALUMNI FORUM
This must-attend event attracts 200 alumni to re-connect and re-engage around the common bond of the Wharton/UPenn education and the private investment industry. Join us for a day of deep content and peer networking opportunities. Highlights include:
This must-attend event attracts 200 alumni to re-connect and re-engage around the common bond of the Wharton/UPenn education and the private investment industry. Join us for a day of deep content and peer networking opportunities. Highlights include:
-
State of the Markets with Torsten Slok, Partner & Chief Economist, Apollo Global Management
As a leading voice in global economics, Slok will provide expert analysis on the pressing issues shaping today's financial landscape.
- Capital Allocation and Alignment in a More Demanding Market
An LP panel with perspectives around capital allocation, manager selection, portfolio construction, and the evolving nature of LP–GP partnerships in a higher-rate, lower-liquidity environment.
- Additional topics around geopolitics, AI, sport investing and more to be announced
- Networking opportunities through the afternoon and a reception-style dinner to close the day!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
Open to Wharton/UPenn alumni who satisfy the membership eligibility below.
Time: 1:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
Open to Wharton/UPenn alumni who satisfy the membership eligibility below.
Thank you to our Annual Corporate Sponsors!
Learn about sponsorship opportunities.
Email Jen Simons, jsimons@wpevc.org
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Membership Eligibility:
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association is open to private equity, venture capital, or other private alternative investors or allocators AND who have graduated from The Wharton School or the University of Pennsylvania.
Investment professionals include those who are investing equity capital in venture-stage companies, growth equity, buyouts, real estate, take-privates, or secondaries from a dedicated firm, family office, institutional limited partners, or professionals who manage third-party fund-of-funds targeting the private equity and venture capital space. Mezzanine debt /private debt and angel investors who invest actively in private companies may also qualify.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received via email to jsimons@wpevc.org by Wednesday, April 8 to receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee. Substitutions are welcome in advance or on-site but guests must meet the membership eligibility outlined above.
Room Block: Details will be posted.
Membership Eligibility:
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association is open to private equity, venture capital, or other private alternative investors or allocators AND who have graduated from The Wharton School or the University of Pennsylvania.
Investment professionals include those who are investing equity capital in venture-stage companies, growth equity, buyouts, real estate, take-privates, or secondaries from a dedicated firm, family office, institutional limited partners, or professionals who manage third-party fund-of-funds targeting the private equity and venture capital space. Mezzanine debt /private debt and angel investors who invest actively in private companies may also qualify.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received via email to jsimons@wpevc.org by Wednesday, April 8 to receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee. Substitutions are welcome in advance or on-site but guests must meet the membership eligibility outlined above.
Room Block: Details will be posted.
Dress Code:
A jacket and collared shirt are required for men. Women should dress with equal formality. Jeans are not permitted.
Questions with registration or log-in issues:
Contact Jennifer Simons, jsimons@wpevc.org
Alumni Volunteers
STEERING COMMITTEE
Alina DiMeglio, WG'14, Tessa Capital Partners
Mark Solovy, L'96, Monroe Capital LLC
Sabrina Chaudhury, WG'17, Beach Point Capital
Chirag Chotalia, WG'13, Threshold Ventures
Javier Davila, W'06, o15
Kevin Dowdell, WG85, Cerberus Capital Management
Albert Hu, W'18, Neuberger Berman
Vivek Jain, WG'14, H.I.G. Capital
John McCarty, W'99, Star Mountain Capital
Dave McCoy, WG'04, RCP Advisors
Ryan Morley, WG'21, SpringTide
Marilyn Yang, W'17, Branford Castle Partners
Sheryl Mejia, WG'94, Steward Asset Management
Dave McCoy, WG'04, RCP Advisors
Ryan Morley, WG'21, SpringTide
Marilyn Yang, W'17, Branford Castle Partners
Sheryl Mejia, WG'94, Steward Asset Management