Wharton Women in Investing Conference 2026

Join us for the fifth annual Wharton Women in Investing Conference taking place on February 13th at 101 Park Avenue in New York City!

The WWIN Conference is an empowering event designed for women and allies eager to navigate the dynamic world of investing. This conference offers a unique platform to connect with industry leaders across asset classes, gain invaluable insights, and explore the latest trends in investing. We have an exciting line-up of keynote speakers including Ruulke Bagijn - Global Head of Carlyle AlpInvest, Farah Khan - Managing Partner at L Catterton, Ita Ekpoudom - Partner at Gingerbread Capital, and Ellen Zentner - Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley

This year’s conference will feature dynamic panel discussions spanning key alternative asset classes, including the evolving deal strategies shaping Private Equity, Venture Capital and the power of women investing in women, opportunities and challenges in Growth Equity, and the expanding role of Private Credit in today’s shifting market. Together, these conversations will offer attendees practical insights into how leading investors are navigating change, identifying opportunity, and building resilient portfolios across the private markets.

A ticket purchase includes round-trip shuttle transportation from Rittenhouse Square to the conference venue and back on Friday, February 13th. Please contact esalmon@wharton.upenn.edu if you have any questions.

Detailed Agenda:

• 8:30 AM: Check-In, Breakfast & Networking
• 9:15 AM: Morning Keynote featuring Ruulke Bagijn, Global Head at Carlyle AlpInvest
• 10:30 AM: Morning Panel Sessions
  • Venture Capital & the Power of Women Investing in Women
  • The New Era of Deal Strategy in Private Equity
• 11:30 AM: Networking Break
• 12:30 PM: Midday Keynote featuring Farah Khan, Managing Partner at L Catterton
• 1:30 PM: Afternoon Panel Sessions
  • Opportunities and Challenges in the Next Era of Growth Equity
  • Private Credit: Opportunities in a Shifting Market
• 2:30 PM: Afternoon Keynote featuring Ita Ekpoudom, Partner at Gingerbread Capital
• 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks featuring Ellen Zentner - Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley

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