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  The AI Inflection Point: Policy, Power, and National Competitiveness is a complimentary, members-only AI Policy Summit on Tuesday, April 14, in San Francisco. Unlike other AI conferences, this summit focuses on policy as its central theme.  AI continues to rapidly transform venture capital, global competition, and the regulatory landscape. Current policy decisions will shape the future of innovation, and your input is essential to this discussion.  What to Expect:  You’ll hear from top industry leaders through a mix of in-depth panels, fireside chats, and presentations, all centered on the regulatory implications of AI across healthcare, national security, energy, crypto, and other sectors.  The event concludes with a cocktail reception, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow members.  Important Note: Capacity is limited to 120 attendees, so please register and arrive early. For more information on registering for the event, members are encouraged to reach out to membership@nvca.org.

InvestMidwest highlights startups with the most promise in the Midwest region, or seeking to use the Midwest as a launching pad. The conference provides an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise capital and all attendees to make new connections. InvestMidwest will be in Kansas City this year and will have 2 valuable sessions scheduled for investor networking in addition to the 50+ company pitches across agri-food, medical, supply chain, water, energy, digital health, and other digital technologies:

• a roundtable session for VC fund managers to share operational challenges and best practices
• an investor dinner

There is a 10% off discount code or NVCA members. Please reach out to membership@nvca.org to access the discount code. Members should select the investor package and enter the discount code to register.

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

Non-member

• Single Ticket (1), $1,200
• Half Table (5), $6,000
• Full Table (9), $10,800

Member pricing should automatically display if you are an NVCA member. If you are not seeing the discounted pricing when you go to register, please reach out to Jenny Zemel (jzemel@nvca.org).

As AI becomes increasingly central to venture investing, 500 Global has designed a focused program for experienced investors and fund managers who want to deepen their AI expertise and sharpen their ability to identify, evaluate, and invest in high-quality AI startups. This 4-day, in-person program conducted in the San Francisco Bay area aims to spark meaningful dialogue and challenge conventional thinking. Through curated discussions and contrarian debates, the program seeks to help investors gain confidence in evaluating AI startups while connecting them with global AI funds, founders, and ecosystem partners. Hear from a carefully selected lineup of some of the leading AI investors and practitioners who are actively shaping the future of the AI ecosystem. Applications are open through April 30 for the June 1–4 program.