With a clear mandate to move beyond hype, this year’s programming is heavy on the practical realities of driving innovation.
Investors should pay close attention to the intersection of AI and real-world deployment, with key panels addressing “AI ROI Reckoning” and the fundamental engineering shifts required to create systems that work outside the lab.
The event also promises to take a hard look at the “state of enterprise” in a challenging economic environment. With sessions covering the future of VC liquidity, the potential of secondary markets, and the return of deep tech as a primary investment focus, the summit set out to answer the question: Is the traditional venture model currently broken, or simply evolving?
Key investment topics to watch
Our coverage will specifically track three primary pillars across the four-day event:
- AI beyond the noise: Evaluating the transition from “survival of the fittest” to sustainable, purpose-built AI infrastructure and the geopolitical implications of global chip wars.
- Fintech 3.0: Examining how AI-powered financial intelligence is disrupting traditional payment models, hidden fee structures, and the fundamental relationship between merchants and consumers.
- The Liquidity Question: Using data-driven insights from market experts like PitchBook’s senior analysts, to determine whether 2026 will finally deliver the long-awaited wave of mega-cap IPOs and unlock capital for the private market.
Connect with market leaders
During the summit, the Investing News Network will be on the ground, connecting with the architects of these trends. We prioritized interviews with top-tier venture partners and founders, including leaders from Felicis Ventures, Fusion Fund, and Uncork Capital, to gain actionable insights on where the smart money is headed this year.
Whether you’re looking to understand the mechanics of the enterprise stack or seeking clarity on the next wave of business technology, our upcoming series will provide the essential takeaway points to help you cut through the noise.
Stay tuned for our in-depth analyses, interviews and exclusive content.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Megan Seiter, do not have any direct investment interest in any of the companies mentioned in this article.
