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Don’t miss the Q1 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Webinar. During the discussion, industry experts from PitchBook, NVCA, J.P. Morgan, Dentons, and EisnerAmper will share insights from the Q1 2026 PitchBook-NVCA report—from AI’s impact on investment and liquidity to the extreme concentration defining where deals get done and what’s getting funded. Featuring:

• Carly Roddy–Manager Director and Co-leads the Global Banking Venture Capital Coverage, J.P. Morgan
• Ryan Keating- Partner, Eisner Advisory Group LLC
• Kyle Stanford – Director, VC Research, CAIA, PitchBook
• Shiloh Tillemann-Dick – Research Director, NVCA
• Victor Boyajian – Global Chair, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies, Dentons

Join NVCA and Venture Forward for a webinar on May 7 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT, featuring a panel of NVCA members known for their strong track record in supporting founder mental health. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the discussion will explore practical ways to better support founders. The panel will be moderated by James Oliver, Jr. (Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund) and includes Brad Feld (Foundry), Lisa Mikkelsen (Flourish Ventures) and Jennifer Jeronimo (Gaingels).   A live Q&A will follow the discussion.

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.