2026 Agenda

The 2026 Summit celebrates the innovation and growth of the early-stage ecosystem through the power of angel investing! Just as you would your next investment, we invite you to study the emerging agenda, check-in on our frequent additions to the available sessions, and plan your next crucial conversation with colleagues in the room. 

Agenda is still under development and subject to change. 

Women's Hike - Outside Registration Complimentary but Required 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$$ Ann & Bill Payne Angel University - Angel Group Formation 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$$ Ann & Bill Payne Angel University - Angel Returns & Portfolio Strategy 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$$ Ann & Bill Payne Angel University - Startup Board Basics 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ACA Summit CountDown - Want To Share Our Space? Networking12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
EcoVG Investment Syndication Network Luncheon – Empowering the Next Generation of Innovation 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Welcome to the 2026 ACA SummitPlenary2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Keynote - Peter Walker: Pre-Seed Investing in the AI AgeIndustry Trends Moving Forward2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Navigating the Liquidity Crisis Plenary3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Innovation Funders ShowcasePlenary3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Angel Investing 101: The Thrill, the Risks, and the ReturnsTimeless Education4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
International Investing - This Moment in our Market PlaceEcosystem Development & Integration4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Investor Organizations - Smart Practices for Group Management (The Unconference)Investor Group Management4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Preview of ACA 2026 Angel Funders Report and Latest Data InsightsIndustry Trends Moving Forward4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Private Credit & The Gray Wave - A New Asset Class for Angel Investors?Advanced Investing Topics4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Opening ReceptionNetworking5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
ACA Summit Fun Run Hosted by the Diligent ObserverNetworking6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Morning Mindfulness: Grounding, Focus, and Presence to Start the DayNetworking7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Directed IRA - Breakfast BriefingNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Networking BreakfastsNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
TrueSpace Breakfast Briefing Networking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
2026 ACA Summit Welcome Back!Plenary9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote: Angel Gambino - Built It. Backed It. Exited It. Lessons in Liquidity from Both Sides of the Table.Plenary9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
ACA Member's Meeting & AwardsPlenary10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Innovation Funders ShowcasePlenary10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking BreakNetworking11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Networking LunchPlenary11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote - Inside NVIDIA: AI, Startups, and the New Rules of Early-Stage InvestingPlenary12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate! 2026 ACA Luis Villalobos AwardsPlenary1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Break 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12 Ways AI Can Transform The Angel Workflow 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Board in the Red Zone: What Angels Do in a CrisisAdvanced Investing Topics2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Great Debate VTimeless Education2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Hockey Stick Also Goes DownEcosystem Development & Integration2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
From Volatility to Opportunity: Cleantech in 2026 and BeyondIndustry Trends Moving Forward3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Recruiting the Next Generation of Angels: Building Programs that Attract and Retain InvestorsInvestor Group Management3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
The Future of SaaS in an AI-First World; Is SaaS Still Investable—or Just a Feature in the AI Stack?Industry Trends Moving Forward3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Things Angels Often Ignore but Shouldn't...Taxes, Public Policy, Exit Strategies and MoreEcosystem Development & Integration3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Angel Tracker: The Engine Driving Engagement and Membership SuccessInvestor Group Management4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Finding and Screening the Right DealsTimeless Education4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
So You Want to Start an RBF FundIndustry Trends Moving Forward4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Stop Waiting for Exits: A New Playbook for Structured Angel Investor Liquidity 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Networking Reception - Venture Bucks GameNetworking5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Women's Reception Presented by Foley HoagNetworking6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$$ 2026 Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament - Additional Registration Required 7:30 PM
Morning Tai Chi: Centering the Mind and Body for the Day Ahead 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
All Attendee Networking BreakfastNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast Briefing - Meet SiemensTimeless Education8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
CleanTech/Impact BreakfastNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Growing Women's Capital BreakfastNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Life Sciences Investors Breakfast Networking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
University Investor Groups BreakfastNetworking8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Back to the 2026 ACA Summit!  9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote - X. EyeéPlenary9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Community as Capital: Growing Angel Trust Networks and Activating Untapped CapitalEcosystem Development & Integration10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Tapping the $48 Trillion in U.S. Retirement Accounts 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Term Sheets, Valuation, and Beyond the BasicsTimeless Education10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Collaborative Ecosystems: Local Choices for Higher ReturnsEcosystem Development & Integration11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Demystifying Aerospace & Defense Investing for Angels 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
How to Improve Due Diligence ROIAdvanced Investing Topics11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Grab and Go Lunch with Networking Tables Available 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

TRACKS:

  • Investment Strategies 
  • Thriving Investor Networks / Funds in Changing Times 
  • New Investor Programs - General Education
  • Investment Themes Moving Forward 
  • Evolving Ecosystem 

The 2026 Summit Agenda is still under development and subject to change.