2026 Wharton STUDENT Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference

 

Hosted by the student-led Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Club    Wharton PE/VC Conference 2026, 30th anniversary  Join us on April 17, 2026 at the New York Athletic Club for a full day of keynote conversations, targeted panels, and curated networking with the investors shaping the next era of private equity and venture capital. The Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference is one of Wharton's largest and longest-running student-led conferences, bringing together leaders across private capital for focused, forward-looking dialogue. This year marks the 30th edition, centered on the theme Beyond Resilience: Private Capital in an Age of Reinvention. Panel and other keynote speaker details are being updated regularly at our website so stay tuned and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest announcements. Tickets are on sale now, including discounted tickets for 1Gen members, non-Wharton student tickets for friends at other schools, and professional tickets for your network. Early bird tickets have already sold out, so don't wait! All tickets include breakfast, lunch, snacks, a cocktail reception, and an attendee gift. EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location:  New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019  (212) 767-7000  A free bus service will run between Philadelphia and the New York Athletic Club, making the trip seamless from Philly. We're grateful to our sponsors for making this event possible: Platinum: Paul, Weiss | Gold: Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Sidley Austin LLP | Silver: Mosaic | Bronze: Daneel Dynamics Presented in association with the Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) and The Harris Family Alternative Investments Program.