SuperReturn International, the world's leading private equity and venture capital conference series, will host its annual gathering at Berlin's InterContinental Hotel from June 8-12, 2026. The event is projected to be the largest edition yet, attracting over 6,000 decision-makers from more than 80 countries, including 2,000 limited partners and 3,000 general partners representing more than $50 trillion in assets under management.
The five-day conference will feature keynote presentations, panel debates, specialist tracks, and closed-door discussions addressing the most pressing issues facing private capital markets. Key topics on the agenda include technology and artificial intelligence adoption, the impact of geopolitics on investment strategies, private wealth management, climate transition financing, private credit markets, secondary transactions, and emerging fund managers.
Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn, emphasized the event's significance, stating that SuperReturn International continues to set the benchmark as the must-attend event for the global private capital industry. The conference agenda is specifically designed to tackle macroeconomic headwinds while uncovering compelling investment opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
High-profile speakers include Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital, Alison Rose of Charterhouse Capital Partners, Rob Lucas of CVC Capital Partners, David Rubenstein of Carlyle, and Johannes Roth of UBS Asset Management. Other notable participants include John Toomey of HarbourVest, Véronique Fournier of Apollo Global Management, Anuj Ranjan of Brookfield Private Equity, and Orlando Bravo of Thoma Bravo.
In addition to the main conference program, SuperReturn International will host several co-located summit days focusing on specialized areas including AI and technology innovation, energy transition, German private equity, middle market investing, private debt, private wealth management, secondary markets, sports investing, and women in private markets. These summits provide deeper dives into specific sectors and offer targeted networking opportunities.
The event's extensive sponsor list includes major financial institutions and professional services firms such as Bain & Company, UBS, Deloitte, Goodwin, Barings, ZCG, Apollo, Ardian, Ares Management, Blue Owl, BNP Paribas, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Wellington Management. This broad industry participation underscores the conference's importance as a central meeting point for global private capital stakeholders.
The gathering's significance extends beyond networking opportunities, serving as a critical barometer for industry trends and investment directions. With private capital playing an increasingly important role in global economic development, technology innovation, and climate solutions, the discussions and relationships formed at SuperReturn International will likely influence investment decisions affecting trillions of dollars in capital allocation. For comprehensive event details and registration information, visit https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-international/.
