LIFT AZ 2027
Arizona's premier investment management & capital summit — strengthening relationships, attracting capital, and showcasing Arizona's growing investment ecosystem.
Registration Coming Soon Become a PartnerAbout LIFT AZ
LIFT AZ convenes fund managers, institutional allocators, family offices, and industry leaders to strengthen relationships, attract capital, and showcase Arizona's growing investment management ecosystem.
As Arizona's flagship investment summit, LIFT AZ provides an exclusive forum where capital meets conviction — bringing together the state's most influential financial leaders for two days of curated programming, high-value networking, and meaningful dialogue on the forces shaping markets and capital formation.
Hosted at the iconic Clayton House in the heart of Scottsdale, LIFT AZ 2027 continues AFMA's mission to position Arizona as one of the nation's most connected, capital-efficient, and collaborative investment ecosystems.
Welcome Reception & Relationship Building
An exclusive welcome experience connecting AFMA members, sponsors, institutional investors, and invited guests through curated networking and relationship-building opportunities before the summit.
LIFT AZ Institutional Summit
Arizona's flagship gathering for fund managers, allocators, family offices, and investment leaders — focused on market insights, institutional relationships, and capital formation.
To help position Arizona as one of the nation's most connected, capital-efficient, and collaborative investment ecosystems — convening fund managers, institutional investors, family offices, and financial leaders to strengthen relationships, attract capital, and drive long-term economic growth.
Our Audience
Institutional allocator engagement remains central to LIFT AZ, with curated participation from family offices, consultants, endowments, foundations, RIAs, and national investment leaders — helping position Arizona as a destination for long-term capital relationships.
Institutional Investors
- Family Offices
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Consultants
- RIAs
Fund Managers
- Public Equities
- Hedge Funds
- ETFs
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Real Assets
Industry Partners
- Legal
- Fund Administration
- Tax & Compliance
- Technology
- Banking & Insurance
Registration Pricing
For fund managers, service providers, and investment professionals.
Registration coming soonReserved for qualified institutional allocators, family offices, endowments, and foundations to preserve a highly curated institutional experience.
Sign Up coming soon*Must have a minimum of $100M in investable AUM and allocate to third-party investment fund managers. Subject to AFMA's verification and approval.
AFMA members receive complimentary summit access in accordance with their membership level.
2027 Partnership Opportunities
Partner with AFMA to elevate your brand and connect with Arizona's investment management community. Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally limited to preserve a curated, institutional attendee experience.
- 2 VIP Access Passes
- Logo Recognition
- Main Stage Recognition
- Website Recognition
- VIP Reception Access
- 1-Year AFMA Membership
- 4 VIP Access Passes
- Reserved Executive Engagement
- Enhanced Logo Recognition
- Main Stage Recognition
- Enhanced Strategic Networking
- 1-Year AFMA Membership
- 8 VIP Access Passes
- Preferred Executive Engagement
- Priority Logo Recognition
- Priority Main Stage Recognition
- Featured Panel Thought Leadership
- Priority Strategic Networking
- 1-Year AFMA Membership
- 12 VIP Access Passes
- Premier Executive Engagement
- "Presented By" Logo
- Premier Main Stage Recognition
- Keynote Thought Leadership
- Concierge Strategic Networking
- 1-Year AFMA Membership
For Sponsorship, Exhibition & Speaking Opportunities
Contact our Executive Director
Ben Vega at ben@azfundma.org
Thank You to Our 2027 Sponsors
Distinguished Past Speakers
PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Dan Quayle
44th VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES | CERBERUS
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Lawrence H. Summers
FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURE
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Doug Ducey
FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA
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David Herro, CFA
HARRIS | OAKMARK
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Mark Divine
SEALFIT | UNBEATABLE MIND
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Eric Balchunas
BLOOMBERG
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Rob Copeland
NEW YORK TIMES
FEATURED INDUSTRY LEADERS
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Michael Green
SIMPLIFY
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Jack Selby
COPPER SKY CAPITAL
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Sandra Watson
ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY
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Chris Camacho
GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
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Mark Steed
ARIZONA PSPRS TRUST
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Brian Lessig
ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL INVESTMENT BANKING
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Cole Smead
SMEAD CAPITAL
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Kenny Dillingham
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Jessica Pacheco
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
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Thomas Martin
AKSIA
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Eric Berry
AVERIN
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Paul Matson
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Venue Information
Clayton House
3719 N 75th St, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
United States