The Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference is one of Wharton’s largest and longest running student-led conferences, bringing together over 400 industry professionals, students, and alumni each year since its inception in 1997. This year’s keynote speakers are Howard Marks, Co-founder and Co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management and Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO of Pershing Square. The 2025 conference theme, “Resilience & Innovation: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape”, explores how investors are responding to dynamic market conditions influenced by political changes, technological advancements, and macroeconomic pressures. Through a curated agenda of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of private equity and venture capital.
