2026 IVCA Spring Luncheon Featuring NVCA

Join us as IVCA brings back one of our most anticipated programs of the year — the Spring Luncheon featuring the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).

Registration is now open HERE!

This high‑impact session will deliver a fast‑paced, insider look at the federal policy landscape shaping venture capital, private equity, and innovation nationwide. NVCA President & CEO Bobby Franklin will share updates from Washington and unveil NVCA’s latest Midwest venture data, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities across the region.

Expect a dynamic, conversation‑driven program covering:

• The top federal policy issues affecting funds, founders, and investors
• Market and regulatory signals that will shape fundraising and dealmaking in 2025–2026
• New insights from NVCA’s Midwest venture activity report
• A candid moderated discussion and live audience Q&A

With leaders from across the venture, growth, and private equity ecosystem, this event offers both meaningful content and exceptional peer networking.

If your firm invests in, partners with, or supports innovation in the Midwest, this is the room to be in.

Schedule for the event:

• 11:15am – 12:00pm Networking/Luncheon
• 12:00noon – Program begins

Registration is now open HERE!