2026 Wharton PE & VC Alumni Forum
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association is excited to invite our global community to join us at the Alumni Forum, April 16, 2026 in NYC.
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.
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, Chief Economist & Partner, Apollo Global Management
As a leading voice in global economics, Slok will provide expert analysis on the pressing issues shaping today's financial landscape.
- Geopolitical Outlook with Michael O'Hanlon, Philip H. Knight Chair, Defense & Strategy, The Brookings Institution
O'Hanlon will examine global security risks, U.S. foreign policy priorities, and how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly shaping markets.
- 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.- Geeta Kapadia, VP & CIO, Fordham University
- MaDoe Htun, CIO, William Penn Foundation
- Ya Tung, CIO, Jefferies Family Office
- Finley John, Quilvest Capital Partners, Partner (Moderator)
- AI Distruption in Private Markets
Speakers to be announced
- Institutional Sports Investing: The Emerging Alternative Asset Class
Speakers to be announced
- Networking opportunities through the afternoon and a cocktail & networking reception to close the day!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 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.
CLICK TO REGISTER
Time: 1:00 - 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.
CLICK TO REGISTER
Thank you to our Annual Corporate Sponsors!
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor!
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: A limited room block is available at the New York Athletic Club at a rate between $345 - $365++ per night. Please call the reservations line at 212-767-7135 or email reservation@nyac.org and refer to "Wharton Alumni Forum". Rooms should be booked by March 11th otherwise it is based on availability.
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: A limited room block is available at the New York Athletic Club at a rate between $345 - $365++ per night. Please call the reservations line at 212-767-7135 or email reservation@nyac.org and refer to "Wharton Alumni Forum". Rooms should be booked by March 11th otherwise it is based on availability.
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
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