SuperReturn International 2026 in Berlin, Germany

SuperReturn International 2026 is more than a conference—it is the week when Berlin becomes the “capital of private capital”. LPs and GPs meet in one place to take the market pulse, compare strategies, and—most importantly—lock in meetings you would normally never fit into a single calendar.

The event will take place at InterContinental Berlin (Berlin, Germany) and brings together the main conference and specialist summits within one week.

Video about SuperReturn International

To get a feel for the scale and energy of SuperReturn International, watch the official videos and interviews published on SuperReturnTV.

Who will benefit from attending SuperReturn International 2026

SuperReturn International is especially valued by people who do not come to “just listen to panels”, but to solve specific business objectives in 3–5 days—from fundraising to partnerships and deals.

• LPs (pension funds, insurers, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices): manager selection, secondaries, co-investments, portfolio refresh.
• GPs (private equity, growth, venture, private credit, secondaries, real assets): investor meetings, positioning, understanding LP demand “right now”.
• Consultants, lawyers, auditors, fund administrators, data/fintech providers: lead generation, solution demos, meetings with key decision-makers.
• Corporate leaders and M&A advisors: visibility on capital, partners, and thematic tracks (including ESG/energy transition, secondaries, private wealth, and other week-long focus areas).

History of SuperReturn International: from 1997 to global scale

Industry materials note that SuperReturn International started in 1997 as an event of roughly 80 participants, and by 2017 (the event’s 20th anniversary) had grown to a record 2,200+ delegates. That jump mirrors the trajectory of the entire industry.

Today, the format is significantly larger: the event is positioned as the world’s largest gathering in private capital and builds its programme around real practice—closed-door discussions, LP-led activities, and a tightly packed meeting schedule.

Why SuperReturn International 2026 stands out from similar events

Compared with other private markets conferences, SuperReturn International wins on audience scale, seniority, and a systematic approach to networking.

• Scale in numbers: 6,000+ attendees, 2,000+ LPs and 3,000 GPs, 500+ speakers, and an international audience from 80+ countries.
• “Meeting power”: organisers cite 150,000+ meetings over the week, supported by a networking app, dedicated networking breaks, and purpose-built discussion formats.
• LP Council curation: agendas and formats are shaped around investor priorities, so you often hear what rarely makes it onto “public” stages.
• Venue infrastructure: InterContinental Berlin is a large-scale conference hotel, where main sessions, catering, and networking areas are set up so attendees do not lose time on logistics.

6 well-known participating companies and partners of SuperReturn International

Below are companies officially listed among the sponsors and partners of SuperReturn International on the event’s current pages.

• Bain & Company

  A global consulting firm frequently chosen for growth, value creation, and operational improvement across portfolio companies. Bain’s presence highlights the event’s practical edge: discussions are less about theory and more about delivering results in the portfolio.

• Deloitte

  One of the world’s largest providers of audit and advisory services, spanning deals, risk, and operational transformation. During SuperReturn week, firms like this stand out because the market runs at the intersection of capital, compliance, and technology.

• Goodwin

  An international law firm with strong expertise in funds and transactions. For GPs and LPs, it is a clear signal: there will be a lot of conversation on structure, terms, and the legal fine print of the market.

• Barings

  A major global asset manager with an active footprint in private credit and adjacent segments. Barings’ participation reflects the market’s shift toward credit strategies and the search for resilient yield.

• Ares Management

  One of the most recognisable global players in alternative investments, including private credit. At SuperReturn, participants like Ares often set the tone on cost of capital, deal structures, and risk discipline.

• PwC

  A global network of professional services in audit, tax, and advisory. Their presence matters for attendees who need practical answers on regulation, reporting, risk management, and LP due diligence readiness.

Tips for SuperReturn International 2026 attendees: how to get maximum value

At SuperReturn International 2026, the winner is not the person who “made every panel”, but the one who arrived with a plan and used the networking infrastructure well.

• Build your meeting calendar early

  Use the official platform/app to book meetings before you land in Berlin: the best time slots are taken well in advance.

• Do not skip closed formats

  Off-the-record discussions, small groups, and LP activities offer what you will not hear on the main stage: real expectations on terms, demand, and risk.

• Set daily “anchors”

  Pick 2–3 key sessions and give the rest of your time to meetings and the exhibition area. In reality, corridor conversations here are what turn into deals and mandates.

• Use side events and evening formats

  Outside the core agenda, additional meetups and activities take place across Berlin. It is a chance to speak without the pressure of schedules and “five-minute slots”.

• Plan comfort in advance

  Organisers publish information on venue accessibility and support for visitors with specific requirements. If needed, request the right options before the event begins.

Service and solution categories at SuperReturn International 2026

While SuperReturn International 2026 is primarily about capital and deals, the exhibition and partner ecosystem typically covers a broad range of private markets solutions.

• Advisory for funds and portfolio companies: strategy, value creation, operational efficiency.
• Legal services: funds, transactions, regulation, structuring, secondaries.
• Audit, tax, compliance, and risk management for managers and investors.
• Private credit and financing: credit strategies and specialist deal solutions.
• Technology and data for private capital: platforms for portfolios, reporting, analytics, and meetings.
• Funds and managers: private equity, growth, secondaries, infrastructure, and adjacent segments.

How to become an exhibitor at SuperReturn International 2026

Exhibiting at SuperReturn International 2026 typically starts with choosing the right format: sponsorship, a booth in the exhibition area, meeting packages and promotion options, followed by operational requirements from the organiser (regulations, deadlines, build and safety rules).

• Define the goal

  LP meetings, brand visibility, leads, or product demos—your objective determines the package and the booth location.

• Choose the booth type

  Common options include “shell scheme” or “space only”, after which you bring in a stand contractor for build and graphics.

• Prepare materials and team

  It is not only about design and print: you also need a clear booth workflow—who you greet, how you qualify the lead, and how you book the next meeting.

If you need a stand designed for sales conversations and negotiations, you can consider exhibition stand construction by ESBAU — a strong option for a polished, premium brand presence in a European B2B format.

Why it is worth coming to SuperReturn International 2026

SuperReturn International is valued for its rare blend of scale and practicality: it is genuinely easy to schedule meetings, quickly compare approaches between managers and investors, and return home not with a notebook of notes, but with concrete agreements.

SuperReturn week in Berlin is one of those few days each year when “the whole industry in one building” stops being a metaphor and becomes a working tool.