2026 University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference

The Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management is pleased to host the Third Annual University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference (UVAVCC) on 24 April 2026 at Darden Sands Family Grounds (Rosslyn, Virginia). Designed for VCs, LPs, entrepreneurs, and others interested in early stage investing, this year’s conference will host a keynote VC market and policy presentation from the National Venture Capital Association, industry-focused panels with VCs and founders exploring Security in AI and Biotechnology, a current topics panel with LPs, and workshops on Negotiating Term Sheets and the Do's and Don’ts of Pitch Decks. UVAVCC will conclude with a networking reception open to all conference participants.

Are you a non-UVA affiliated founder/entrepreneur? Reach out to Caitlin Boyer boyerc@darden.virginia.edu to inquire about a discount on general admission.

Parking:

The parking garage for UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds is located on Wilson Blvd. The garage entrance is to the left of the building entrance.

1. Once parked take the elevators to the Main Floor and walk straight across to the elevators located next to the security desk. Proceed to taking the elevator to the 30th floor.
2. The parking garage hours of operation run 24/7.
3. Self-serving parking rates are as follows: $8/hour or $16 /day
4. If the garage is full upon your arrival, there are several nearby public garages that are also available as an alternative. Rates range from $9 to $20 all day or allow you to pay by the hour.

Wifi:

• Network Name: UVADardenSandsFG-Guest
• Password: W3lcomeGuests!