Our programming agenda delivers practical insight into what’s next for raising capital in 2026 and beyond. Through expert-led roundtable discussions, we examine the trends driving today’s markets, the regulatory changes reshaping access to capital, and the financing innovations creating new opportunities for high-growth companies. Our goal is to provide a forward-looking perspective that helps company executives and investors alike understand where the market is headed and how to position for success.
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat and book signing with venture capital pioneer Alan Patricof. With a career spanning five decades and iconic investment firms Apax Partners, Greycroft, and Primetime Partners, Alan offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the VC industry, from purchasing stock in Apple when its market valuation was only $60 million to investing in iconic companies like AOL, Audible, and Axios. Drawing from his new memoir, No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone, this session goes beyond the deal flow. Alan will share his unique philosophy on combining a robust business career with a multifaceted personal life in politics, the arts, and public service, offering guidance for entrepreneurs starting their journey and seasoned professionals looking to write their next chapter. Discover Alan’s discerning approach to finding companies with sound products, solid economics, and committed management teams—and learn how to drive through life without stopping at red lights.
As the landscape for microcap companies evolves, this session dives into the data behind 2025’s deal activity and what’s ahead for 2026. From IPOs and uplists to cross-lists, SPACs, secondary offerings, and even crypto-related transactions, this panel breaks down the opportunities — and the new regulatory pressures — shaping the microcap ecosystem.
From tokenization and stablecoins to new market structures, this panel looks at how digital assets might transform capital raising. Learn what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for investors and companies raising capital.
Rapidly growing companies typically need significant capital to sustain momentum. This panel explores how capital-intensive companies can navigate market cycles, manage investor expectations, and structure follow-on financings to ensure continued access to growth capital.
