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Event

2026 Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Summit

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Event Details

DateWednesday, May 20, 2026
Time12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PT

Menlo Park, In Person
By Invitation Only. Space is limited.

For questions, please contact paevents@sidley.com.

Sidley invites you to our 2026 annual Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Summit. Designed by and for founders, emerging company executives and leading investors, this event offers thought-provoking discussions and valuable opportunities to build connections across the emerging growth and venture capital ecosystem.

Agenda
Networking Reception | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT
Program | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT
Cocktail Reception | 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT

Panels
Healthcare and AI: Convergence and Innovation
Defense Tech: Innovation to Real World Applications

Featured Fireside Chat
Capital in Motion: Understanding Today’s Venture Landscape

Panelists to be announced

Contacts

Wellington, Martin A.
Partner
Netser, Idan
Partner
Carlson, Rob R.
Partner
Goudey, Shane
Partner
Rahmani, Frank
Partner

Capabilities

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