/ About this event
VCPE GROUP'S Annual LA #TechWeek 2026 brings together funders, Founders, Executives, Marketers, Influencers, Change Makers, and Innovators in a creative space to hear innovators, share, and network. We are back at the same place for lunch, networking, learning, and sharing.
Featuring a panel of innovators and investors, panelists, lunch, drinks, sharing, and impactful networking! This annual gathering of venture capitalists, private equity, family offices, foundations, endowments, institutes, think tanks, and innovators is perhaps the biggest and most exciting event of 2026.
The main day of the conference and events is Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
AGENDA: 11AM CHECK-IN 11AM-12:30PM LUNCH
PROGRAM: 1:00PM-1:10PM OPENING REMARKS KEYNOTE 1:20PM-2PM FIRESIDE 2:00PM-2:30PM PANEL: AI & BEYOND 2:45PM CLOSING REMARKS 3PM ENDS
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS & SPEAKERS:
KEYNOTE: SPECIAL GUEST
FIRESIDE SPEAKERS: Mr. Richard Parra Strategic partnerships and Growth Advisor SplitMetrics
Mr. Justin Trieu US Mobile Growth Lead SplitMetrics
Mr. Richard Keller, CEO, AutoParts.com SPECIAL GUEST
Ms. Hawley Shpiro Managing Director, Americas SplitMetrics MODERATOR
CLOSING SPEAKER: SPECIAL GUEST
CLOSING: Ms. Catherine Rhee, Director, ECVC & VCPE GROUPS Mr. James Hoard, Director of Innovation, ECVC Accelerator
+ Special Guests
INVITED GUESTS: Nasdaq Inc. Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
PARTNERS: If you would like to be a sponsor or speaker, please contact us. EMAIL: ecvcpe@gmail.com
SUPPORTERS: Ms. Nicola Corzine, Executive Director, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Ms. Celena Aponte, Vice President, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Mr. Joshua Bencker, Managing Director, Listings & Corporate Solutions, NASDAQ Inc. Mr. Dylan James, West Coast Vice President, NASDAQ Inc. Jim Lancaster, Vice Chancellor, LACCD (Los Angeles Community College District) Mickey Hong, Director, Global Partnerships, LACCD (Los Angeles Community College District) Mr. Samir Mehta, Mergers & Aquisition, IBM Mr. Keith Coleman, Co-chair, UN Joint SDG Fund Breakthrough Alliance Mr. Frank Fausto, Family Office Mr. Brock Felt, Family Office Mr. Richard Keller, CEO, AutoParts.com
MEDIA: LosAngelesConsultingGroup.com Digital LA. Please contact us about media participation.
Treats & Gift Bags Guests will receive premium merchandise and services from some of our most exciting, elevated portfolio brands and sponsors. Enjoy curated surprises, treats, and treasures in gift bags. Please contact us if you would like to participate by providing your products in the gift bags. EMAIL: ecvcpe@gmail.com
We have a limited guest list due to venue capacity. Priority access for guests of VCPE GROUPS, ECVC Accelerator, Sente Ventures & partners.
If your registration is approved, your pass is non-transferable and does not include +1. Please have your colleague or guest register separately.
Attendees must have security clearance before the event in order to be admitted. No exceptions once the guest list has been submitted prior to the event for clearance. Thank you for your understanding.
Our event has evolved into the premier gathering of VC, PE, FamilyOffices, corporations, foundations, and institutions. Last year's event hosted 200+ investors from across the world. While the event has traditionally been open to who are members, supporters and friends of VCPE GROUPS, we have expanded and extended the invitation to provide additional opportunities for industry-focused and founder events.
VCPE: FAMILY OFFICES & INVESTORS HAPPY HOUR DATE: October 14, 2026 TIME: 4PM-6PM RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/dgjmpNrLvLU59pmd3PsT
VCPE: DINNER FAMILY OFFICES & INVESTORS DATE: October 14, 2026 TIME: 6PM-9PM RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/uXr8cX1eZeWgwMu5Qy8v
If you are not already a VCPE GROUPS Member, please request to join the community and register for the events.
If you would like to speak, participate, support please email directly to. ecvcpe@gmail.com
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
