Venture Market Trends and Future Projections for 2026
10X Growth Strategies presents Current Trends and Future Projections for 2026.
Join us for a forward-looking session featuring top VCs as they unpack the biggest macro and sector-level trends shaping venture investing today. From AI-driven disruption to capital market shifts, they will break down what’s driving deal flow, valuations, and founder priorities—and what investors should expect as we head into 2026.
The program will also spotlight the Venture Market Trends Report 2025 presented by Dawn DeBruyn Novarina, Cofounder & COO of LinkSV, offering fresh data and insights across Deals, IPOs, and M&A activity. Get a clear read on where the market is now—and where it’s headed next.
Agenda
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Check in and networking
5:30 - 5:45 pm - Welcome and sponsor intros
5:45 - 6:30 pm - Fireside chat: Venture Market Trends Report 2025
6:30 - 7:15 pm - VC Panel: Investment trends for 2026
7:15 - 7:30 pm - Networking and close
Fireside Chat
Dawn DeBruyn Novarina, Cofounder & COO of LinkSV
Preethy Padmanabhan, EIR/CMO, Emergent Ventures, Host, 10X Growth Strategies, Board Member, TiE SV
VC Panel
Jason Seed, Managing Partner, Seed Innovation
Bryce Gilleland, General Partner, Cal Innovation Fund
DJ Deep, Mentor, Advisor and Founder Coach
Host Sponsor
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