SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2026
MARINES’ MEMORIAL CLUB & HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO

AdvancingVC is the premier annual gathering in San Francisco for the emerging manager ecosystem. We bring together a curated group of 150+ industry leaders (including emerging GPs, established venture firms, and institutional LPs) for a day of candid dialogue, relationship building, and actionable insights into the future of capital.

Co-hosted by
Necessary Ventures & Context Ventures 

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Why Join Us?

Venture capital is changing. The AdvancingVC Conference provides a unique, off-the-record forum for the architects of the next generation of venture

LP-GP Interactive Sessions: Participate in our "Meta-Pitch" sessions where GPs receive real-time, constructive feedback from active LPs.

Curated Networking: We strictly limit attendance to ensure a high-signal environment. Connect with LPs from organizations like J.P. Morgan, 50 South Capital, Sapphire Ventures, and the San Jose Retirement System.

The Emerging Manager Playbook: Move beyond high-level theory. Our panels tackle the hard truths of fundraising in a non-ZIRP economy, building enduring firms, and closing your first institutional anchor.

Agenda

Time Panel
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM The New Reality for Emerging Managers: What Matters in 2026
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Networking
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Beyond Fundraising: Building a Durable Venture Franchise
Established GPs who successfully scaled from Fund I → III+
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM LP-GP Interactive Sessions: Emerging Manager Feedback
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM The Future of Venture Capital: AI, Consolidation, and the Rise of Specialist Funds
4:15 PM Closing Remarks, Sponsor Acknowledgments & Group Photo

Hear From the Industry’s Best

Our stage features voices from the forefront of venture capital.
Past speakers and participants include:

Limited Partners

General Partners

Save the Date

When? Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Where? Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA

Who? Diverse Emerging GPs, Institutional LPs, Family Offices, and Established VCs.

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What Our Community Says

  • “Great speaker lineup that provided pragmatic and straightforward answers to questions.”

    —Lori Hu
    Vertex Ventures HC

  • “Tim & Neil demonstrated sincere care about the attendees, sponsors, etc. having a good experience. That authenticity & effort is extremely appreciated.”

    —Jay Farber
    Juniper Square

  • “Great diversity of thought representation across the panels; good level of content overall.”

    —Matthew Auran
    Adam Street

  • “It attracted some great fund managers, I enjoyed meeting a lot of people and connecting with current colleagues.”

    —Genevieve LeMarchal
    Suncoasst Ventures

  • “The quality of the individuals who were selected to attend was excellent. In addition, the hosts did an excellent job not only moderating a panel, but also highlighting the personal relationships and/or shared experiences of speakers. I also liked the separation between the session section and the outside section such that if people did want to talk, instead of distracting the sessions, they could engage outside and then come back in easily. The space was large enough that it felt classy, yet was small enough that it felt safe and intimate.”

    —Ari Qayumi
    Mindful Venture Capital

  • "This was one of the best events for emerging fund managers I've seen all year. Great audience and specific panels—it was clearly very intentional."

    —Mandy Bynum
    Bay Street Capital Holdings

  • "The right balance of networking and learning in a candid, interactive manner from those who have been there before."

    — David Tswamuno
    Fairbridge

  • "An excellent gathering of top minds in VC. It was great to connect with LPs in person that are hard to catch outside of Zoom."

    — James Norman
    Black Operator Ventures

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