Coastal Capital Summit
About the Event
The Coastal Capital Summit is an annual conference that brings together alumni, students, and professors from the Pepperdine finance community to engage in meaningful dialogue on the most pressing topics in economics and financial markets. The Summit provides an opportunity to strengthen connections among students, faculty, and alumni while advancing the mission and impact of the Pepperdine finance program.
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Support the Coastal Capital Summit: We invite you to make a gift of $20 or more in support of future Coastal Capital Summit events. All funds raised through this event will be designated for the continued development and success of the Coastal Capital Summit program, helping ensure future opportunities for the Pepperdine finance community to connect, collaborate, and learn.
Keynote Speakers
To view a full list of speakers and their bios, please view the Speakers tab. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
Megan Caywood ('12)
Founder | Caywood
Jakob Diepenbrock
Founder | Discipulus Ventures
Nick Fairbairn (MBA '12)
SVP of Growth | Chime
Steve Hufford
Head of Investment Banking | Raymond James
Alton McDowell
Global Head of Corporate Banking | Scotiabank
Sponsorship Opportunities:
The sponsorship packages provide organizations with the opportunity to promote their brand, engage with attendees, and connect with more than 300 expected students, alumni, and industry professionals. Sponsors will also receive access to an exclusive VIP reception held the evening prior to the conference, as well as special recognition during the conference program, enhancing visibility and demonstrating their commitment to professional development and talent cultivation within the Pepperdine Finance Program. The tax-deductible portion of each sponsorship will be determined based on the benefits received.
Please see sponsorship details below.
Registration Items
General Tickets
Student
Faculty/Staff
Alumni
Parent/Family
Community Member
Sponsorships
Free
Free
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Student Professional Attire Sponsor
- Two tickets to VIP reception on September 18
- Two tickets to conference on September 19
- Provides funds for selected students to help with professional attire for the summit and recruiting
*Please note, each professional attire sponsorship will support two students (one male and one female student), to be selected through an application process through the Coastal Capital Club. Applicants need only be an enrolled student at one of Pepperdine’s colleges.
$250
Recruiting Sponsor
- Two tickets to VIP reception on September 18
- Five tickets to conference on September 19
- Designated table for recruiting booth at the conference
$500
Corporate Sponsor
- Five tickets to VIP reception on September 18
- Five tickets to conference on September 19
- Designated table for recruiting booth at the conference
- Logo placement across printed materials
$1,000
Summit Sponsor
$5,000
- Five tickets to VIP reception on September 18
- Five tickets to conference on September 19
- Designated table for recruiting booth at the conference
- Top-tier, headline recognition as presenting partner
- Speaking opportunity and premier brand visibility
Details
When
September 19, 2026 - September 19, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Where
Pepperdine University-Elkins Auditorium
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, 90265, United States
Contact
Henry Hicks
henry.hicks@pepperdine.edu
(speaker and sponsorship questions)
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Angela Ying
angela.ying@pepperdine.edu
(event related questions)
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