Private equity has delivered higher median returns than most public market benchmarks over the past two decades—yet many portfolios remain underweight in this asset class. For endowment, foundation, and family office leaders, today’s market offers compelling opportunities in buyouts, growth equity, and sector-focused funds, driven by innovation, global expansion, and value creation strategies. In this session, we’ll break down how private equity works, where it fits in a diversified portfolio, and what current allocation trends reveal about investor confidence in the space. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the potential benefits, key considerations, and practical steps to evaluate private equity opportunities for your own investment strategy.