Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Intro to AI for PE & VC Investors
Presented by Vokal
A practical foundation in what today's AI tools can and can't do, with a clear framework for where AI fits into the investment workflow.
RegisterPractical AI Education for Private Equity & Venture Capital Professionals
The IVCA AI Education Series is a year-long educational initiative designed to help investment professionals understand and apply artificial intelligence across sourcing, diligence, portfolio support, firm operations, and governance.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how investment firms source opportunities, conduct diligence, support portfolio companies, and manage operations. Additional sessions, speakers, and member-led case studies will be added throughout the year as the series expands.
- Sourcing
- Due Diligence
- Portfolio Support
- Firm Operations
- Governance & Risk
Monthly webinars on the second Wednesday of each month (unless a change is noted).
Register for Upcoming Sessions
Select a session below to register.
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
AI in Due Diligence: What Actually Matters vs. What's Hype
Presented by Andersen Consulting
How to evaluate AI claims in target companies and where AI tools can meaningfully speed up and strengthen your own diligence process.
RegisterWednesday, February 10, 2027
AI in Portfolio Support & Operations
Presented by Thrive
Real-world approaches for helping portfolio companies adopt AI to improve operations, efficiency, and value creation.
RegisterWednesday, March 10, 2027
Session Topic To Be Announced
Presenter pending confirmation
Details for this session will be posted soon. Check back for the topic and registration information.
Details Coming SoonWednesday, April 14, 2027
AI's Impact on Software Economics and What It Means for Investors
Presented by Andersen Consulting
How AI is reshaping software business models, margins, and competitive moats, and what that means for valuation and investment theses.
RegisterWednesday, May 12, 2027
AI Risk, Governance & Compliance
Presented by Andersen Consulting
Key risk, governance, and compliance considerations for firms and boards as AI use expands across the firm and the portfolio.
RegisterWednesday, June 9, 2027
AI in Healthcare
Presented by Vokal
A look at how AI is transforming healthcare delivery and services, and the opportunities and risks for investors in the sector.
RegisterSponsorship & Speaker Inquiries
Interested in supporting the series or sharing your expertise with Illinois' private equity and venture capital community? We'd like to hear from you.
Sponsor the Series
Put your firm in front of investment professionals across Illinois while supporting practical AI education for the PE and VC community.
Speak or Present a Case Study
We welcome speakers and member-led case studies on how firms are applying AI in sourcing, diligence, portfolio support, and operations.
Christie Pruyn, Executive Director, IVCA | IVCA Foundation
cpruyn@illinoisvc.org