LIFT AZ

LOCAL INVESTMENT FUND TALENT
FOR ARIZONA

LIFT AZ 2025

LIFT AZ is an exclusive and immersive annual summit, where we're taking Arizona's investment industry to new heights. Presented by the Arizona Fund Manager Association, this exclusive one-day summit is designed for institutional investors, family offices, private fund managers, and dedicated investment professionals committed to advancing Arizona's financial future. The summit will be held at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. We will venture over to the Phoenix Country Club for evening entertainment at the Arizona Tennis Classic.

OUR GOAL

In order for Arizona to have capital, Arizona must first attract talent. LIFT AZ is an annual full-day summit aiming to bring together top local fund managers and sophisticated investors across private equity funds, hedge funds, and other private alternatives in order to create a thriving institutional investment management ecosystem in Arizona. LIFT AZ's main goal is for Arizona to better attract, and retain, top-tier talent and capital, from within and beyond, generating outsized economic impact and educational opportunities for our home state.

VIEW LIFAZ 2025 PHOTOS HERE!

FEATURED GUESTS

Danny Seiden

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Boots Dunlap

RRA Capital

Paul Binsfeld

Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg

Cole Smead

Smead Capital

Drew Trojanowski

Southwest Mission Acceleration Center

Chris Camacho

Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Mat Sorensen

Directed IRA

Alex Chucri

Pravati Capital

Jessica Pacheco

Arizona Board of Regents

Jack Selby

AZ-VC

Lawrence H. Summers

Former US Secretary of the Treasury

Conor O’Callaghan

Smead Capital

John Schmidt

University of Arizona

Glenn Williamson

Canada Arizona Business Council

Thomas Radic

RevTek Capital

Sandra Watson

AZ Commerce

Joe Hegener

Asterozoa Capital

Ben Vega

Arizona Fund Managers Association

Michael Green

Simplify

LIFTAZ 2025 AGENDA

*Agenda is subject to change

Enjoy a fueling breakfast sponsored by MS Howells & Co.
A warm welcome from Ben Vega, AFMA.
Featured Guests:
Joe Hegener, Asterozoa Capital
Boots Dunlap, RRA Capital
Alex Chucri, Pravati Capital
Moderated by Matt Sorenson, Directed IRA
Enjoy refreshing beverages hosted by GT Law.
Featured Guests:
Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Secretary of the Treasury
Cole Smead, Smead Capital
John Schmidt, Commercialization Partner & Software Product Leadership, University of Arizona
Head into the Heard Museum with a colleague to explore vibrant American Indian art before lunch at 12PM.
Enjoy a delicious lunch sponsored by UMB Bank.
Featured Guests:
Jack Selby, AZ-VC
Tom Radic, RevTek Capital
Drew Trojanowski, SWMAC
Moderated by Jessica Pacheco, ABOR
Exciting opportunity for AFMA members. Hear from Paul Binsfeld, Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg.
Enjoy a refreshing beverage sponsored by Greenberg Traurig.
Featured Guest
Glenn Williamson, Canada Arizona Business Council
Chris Camacho, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Sandra Watson, AZ Commerce
Danny Seiden, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Moderated by Conor O’Callaghan, Smead Capital
Enjoy a refreshing beverage & snack sponsored by Greenberg Traurig.
Featured Guest:
Michael Green, Simplify
Join us at the Phoenix Country Club for delicious food & refreshing beverages before the evening tennis match hosted by the Arizona Tennis Classic.
* Complimentary valet or self parking available.
LIFTAZ attendees have access to reserved seating to watch a Round of 16 hosted by the Arizona Tennis Classic. You never know which famous player will join for the evening!
*Tickets are first come, first serve.

Interested in Partnering with us in 2026?

Become a vital part of our mission by joining us as an event sponsor.

Your support at any level will contribute to the success of this transformative event, and further our shared commitment to elevating Arizona's investment ecosystem.

If you are interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities for LIFT AZ 2026, or have any inquiries about how you can get involved, please contact our executive director Ben Vega at Ben@azfundma.org.