
Sep 23-24
The Lido Theater
Newport Beach
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Be inspired by thought-provoking keynotes, founders, and networking opportunities. Unlock new opportunities and insights at the forefront of innovation.
Sway Minds 2026
This year’s theme, Insights Into a Brave New World, reflects a simple but urgent reality: the world has changed, and the assumptions that guided the last era of asset management are no longer enough.
Across two days, Sway Minds will explore how investors can think clearly in a market defined by structural transformation rather than temporary disruption. Through keynote conversations, curated panels, founder perspectives, and private networking, the event will examine the forces reshaping opportunity across capital markets, venture, private equity, credit, media, AI, entertainment, defense, aerospace, consumer behavior, and global innovation.
250+
Attendees
25+
Speakers
2
Days
1
Brave New World
Sep 23
A Night at the Movies with Robert Zemeckis
A celebration of cinema, technology, and imagination, featuring a red carpet reception and private film screening presented by Sobey Road Entertainment.
Sep 24
Sway Minds Summit
A full day of conversations exploring Insights Into a Brave New World, and the new rules reshaping capital, technology, culture, and global markets.
Sep 24
Sway Minds Afterparty, A Night in St. Tropez
A Riviera-inspired closing celebration, bringing guests together for cocktails, music, and connection after a day of bold ideas and future-facing conversations.
Sep 25
Sway Minds Surf Club with Outerknown and Firewire Surfboards
A private morning on the water for a select group of Sway Minds attendees, hosted with Outerknown and Firewire Surfboards. This limited-capacity experience celebrates the surf culture behind Kelly Slater’s coastal lifestyle brand and is available by separate invitation only.
Speakers
The People Helping Define the Next Era
This year’s speakers will help attendees understand not just what is changing, but what those changes mean for capital allocation, company building, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Robert Zemeckis
Academy Award–winning filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter

Nitesh Sharan
Quantinuum

Brian Sheth
Haveli Investments

Manoj Saxena
Chair & CEO of Trustwise

Nico Sand
Zanbato

Kelli Furrer
Slingshot Aerospace

Mikael Taveniku, Ph.D
Evolved Aerospace

Dylan Slater
Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards, and Slater Designs

Ken Denman
Sway Ventures

Andrew Trapani
Sway Media

Brian Nugent
Sway Capital

Bill Malloy
Sway Capital / Thirdpath

Shelly Kapoor Collins
Sway Impact

Marlon Evans
Sway Impact

Brey Jones
Thirdpath
Official Hotel Partner
Lido House
3300 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Our discounted rate at Lido House ends Sept. 2

Sponsors
Partners
Sway Minds is proud to collaborate with the brands, platforms, and institutions helping founders, investors, and leaders navigate the next era of innovation.
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