Join a lasting PE community

Use time away from the office to build relationships you can turn to throughout the year. Over three days in Napa, operating partners connect through peer-only networking experiences designed to support practical exchange, shared problem solving, and ongoing collaboration.

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Featured networking opportunities

Operating partner-only think tanks

Sit down with other operating partners in closed-door sessions to compare how you are tackling tech, GTM, finance, operations, and talent. You will pressure-test decisions, share what is working, and walk away with approaches you can apply across your portfolio.

June 24 - 25, various times | Silverado Resort

Interactive working groups

Hear how your peers are navigating specific value creation levers. These interactive discussions, facilitated by our expert speaking faculty, will provide a closer look at specific cross-functional topics.

June 24 - 25, various times | Silverado Resort

Pre-event dinner and reception

Start building relationships before the Forum officially begins. Meet peers in a relaxed setting that makes it easy to move past introductions and into real conversation.

June 23, 5:30 - 9:00 PM | Fairway Deck, Silverado Resort

Golf tournament

Use uninterrupted time on the course to get to know peers beyond titles and org charts. Conversations naturally shift to real operating challenges, lessons learned, and how others are approaching similar situations.

June 23, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Silverado Resort

Winery tour and tasting

Step away from formal sessions and continue conversations in a setting that encourages open dialogue. These shared experiences often lead to deeper discussions and stronger connections.

June 23, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Inglenook Winery

Day one reception

Reconnect with peers and continue the day’s conversations in an informal evening setting. This is time to follow up on discussions, exchange perspectives, and strengthen relationships.

June 24, 5:10 - 6:10 PM | Mansion Gardens, Silverado Resort

Breakfast discussions

Join operator-only breakfast sessions focused on key value creation strategies. Share your perspective, hear how peers are approaching similar priorities, and gather ideas you can take back to your team.

June 24 - 25, various times | Silverado Resort

AI lunch discussion

Connect with tech and digital operating partners in a closed-door lunch designed to help you compare approaches to digital value creation, tooling, and execution across portfolios.

June 25, 1:15 - 2:15 PM | Silverado Resort

Curated peer networking

Connections are intentional, not accidental. Networking moments throughout the Forum are designed to bring together peers facing similar challenges, making conversations immediately relevant and practical.

June 23 - 25, various times | Silverado Resort

Registered event attendees can request an invitation to select pre-event networking opportunities by emailing Lawrence Dvorchik.