Upcoming Events
Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, is continuing its virtual, quarterly educational series in 2026 to give newer fund managers exclusive access to industry experts and practical insights to help accelerate their careers.
Emerging Manager Power Hours (EMPH) will kick off the year with our first session on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Session Details:
- Speaker: Alex Konrad (former Forbes Midas List curator; Founder, Upstarts Media)
- Topic: How to gain exposure and secure meaningful media attention for your firm and portfolio companies
- Format: Alex will share practical frameworks and examples, with ample time for EM Q&A
- Audience: 25 US-based GPs currently raising or managing Funds II–IV will be selected to participate.
- Apply for Backstage at Capital Factory and list "NVCA" as your referral: https://house.capitalfactory.com/page/4979256/backstage
- Register for the brunch: Here
- Register to attend the panel: Here
The NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner brings together the leaders shaping the future of venture for an evening of recognition and community.
We’ll celebrate standout individuals and firms moving the industry forward, with time for the conversations and moments that define what makes this industry so special.
This event is for VCs only. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Jason Vita (jvita@nvca.org).
Event Details:
May 14, 2026 | Rosewood Sand Hill
Room block information will be available after registering
Dress code:
Smart Casual (Jeans are fine – we want you to be comfortable outside!)
Ticket Pricing:
Member:- Single Ticket (1), $850
- Half Table (5), $4,200
- Full Table (9), $7,500
- Single Ticket (1), $1,200
- Half Table (5), $6,000
- Full Table (9), $10,800
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1 event,The Venture Dallas summit will convene innovators, business luminaries, and investors from around the nation who want to experience the forces propelling Dallas-Fort Worth as a premier hub of innovation and excellence. On October 30th at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, this all-day conference will consist of a variety of keynote and panel discussions, with ample … |
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About this event This 1.5-day conference, developed in collaboration with NVCA’s CFO Taskforce, focuses on the critical role senior operations professionals play in venture firms, and how they can provide value back to their partnerships. The agenda emphasizes best practices, technical topics, professional development, and industry related policy content, several opportunities for networking. Participants will … |
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Emerging Manager Office Hours 14: Apply by Aug. 27! Are you an emerging VC fund manager from an underrepresented background? Don’t miss your chance to apply to attend the 14th Emerging Manager Office Hours (EMOH) program, a full-day educational and networking event hosted by Venture Forward. EMOH 14 will be held in San Francisco on … |
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