USA Alternative Investments (Broad) / North America
ALTSDC 2026
Official websiteOverview
DC-area alternatives conference. Proximity to federal government creates a unique mix of government pension funds, military retirement systems, and Beltway-area institutional investors.
Why fund managers attend
Access to government-related pension funds and DC-area institutional investors. Federal employee retirement systems, military pensions, and government-adjacent foundations represent significant capital pools often overlooked by coastal-focused managers.
Attendees
300+
LP Attendance
120+
Region
North America
Category
Alternative Investments (Broad)
Best for
LP types attending
The following investor types typically attend ALTSDC:
Preparation tips for fund managers
- Federal Thrift Savings Plan and government retirement systems are massive allocators
- DC-area foundations (Smithsonian, Howard Hughes Medical Institute) have significant endowments
- Regulatory awareness is valued - understand the government pension investment landscape
