​AdvancingVC Conference

​Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel | San Francisco

​AdvancingVC is an exclusive, curated community for LPs to meet the next generation of GPs leading the way.

​Over the last four years, our community of 100+ emerging managers has raised over $1 Billion, leading the charge into high-conviction sectors like AI, Cyber, and Defense Tech well ahead of the curve.

​LPs from Northern Trust, Fairview Capital, Illumen, City of San Jose, Top Tier Capital Partners, TPG, Pivotal, and Adams Street have joined us. Discover the future of venture capital on September 9, 2026, Wednesday, in San Francisco.

​AdvancingVC Agenda:

​09:00 AM - 09:25 AM: Opening Remarks & Acknowledgments

​09:30 AM - 10:15 AM: The New Reality for Emerging Managers: What Matters in 2026

• ​Aaron Gillum of 50 South Capital

• ​Courtney McCrea of Recast Capital

• ​Jiada Tu of SFERS

• ​Moderator: Shane Goudey of Sidley Austin

​11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Beyond Fundraising: Building a Durable Venture Franchise

• ​Brett Brewer of Crosscut Ventures

• ​David Aunf of City of San Jose

• ​Moderator: Puya Vossoughi of Mercury

​01:00 PM - 03:00 PM: AdvancingVC: Live Pitches & Expert Feedback

​03:45PM - 04:30 PM: The Future of Venture Capital: AI, Consolidation, and the Rise of Specialist Funds

• ​Aakar Vacchani of Fairview Capital

• ​Octavio Sandoval of Illumen Capital

• ​Moderator: Tim Hsia of Context Ventures

​04:30 PM - 06:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

​Meet Our Speakers

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​GP Pitch Applications

​AdvancingVC is offering a limited number of opportunities for emerging managers to present their fund to attending LPs. If you are interested in being considered, please complete the application form below. Selected applicants will be contacted directly.

​​➡️ Apply to Pitch Here!