
Annual Investment Banking Summit
April 14 – 15, 2026 | Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Join us for two intensive days of strategic insights and cross-border deal structures—an exclusive gathering of global investors, founders, and dealmakers in the heart of New York City.
In Person | Invitation Only
About the Summit
The Investment Banking Summit brings together an elite community of investors, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals for an unparalleled learning and networking experience.
This exclusive event focuses on capital strategy, cross-border themes, and the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions. Whether you’re navigating complex international deals, preparing for a strategic exit, or seeking to understand what buyers want in today’s market, this summit provides the insights and connections you need to succeed.
featured speakers
featured speakers

Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur, CEO of Noble Mobile, Bestselling Author & Co-Founder, Forward Party
Andrew Yang is the cofounder of the Forward Party, a new independent political movement dedicated to restoring the promise of U.S. democracy, and the CEO of Noble Mobile. A Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, he is the founder of Humanity Forward and Venture for America. His New York Times bestselling book The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into the political mainstream. His most recent book, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth, is a collection of personal stories and reflections drawn from his experiences in public life. He is also the author of Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy and co-author of the political thriller The Last Election.
April 14 – Day 1
Strategic Perspectives on Capital, Investment, and Global Markets (Fireside chats, panels, and keynotes)
Independent Judgment in High-Stakes Environments
Leadership, Risk, and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Media: Middle East and USA (Debate)
Programmatic at Scale: The Future of Precision Media Buying, Creative AI, and Contextual Engagement
Inside the sovereign and family office playbook (Panel)
Structuring Cross-Border Deals with Family Offices and Sovereign LPs
Media: From Billboards to smartboards (Interview)
The New OOH frontier in Media: Middle East and USA
Beyond the payday (Panel)
Life, Opportunities, and Identity after Selling Your Company
Ai in Action – Boosting operations and valuation (Expert Interview)
How to Incorporate AI into Daily Business Operations
media: What will AI replace? (Debate)
How the Media Industry is being Reshaped by AI, Which Functions Will Disappear and Which Will Enhance
April 15 – Day 2
Rigorous academic concepts for business leaders (Mathematics and Science based)
Hidden Technological Dependencies
How Software, Vendors, and Infrastructure Create Operational and Financial Risk
The Mathematical Limits of Prediction
Machine Learning, Uncertainty, and Strategic Decision-Making
How Firms Should Allocate Capital Between Expansion, Acquisition, and Operational Investment Under Uncertainty
Capital Allocation as a Sequential Bayesian Decision Process
Global Capital Flows, Monetary Policy, and the Availability of Credit
A Structural and Empirical Framework
Coordination, Scaling, and Failure in Decentralized Systems
Implications for Growing Firms
When to Expand Capacity, Build Inventory, or Wait
Mathematical Approaches to Irreversible Investment Decisions
Algorithmic Systems and Institutional Power
Governance, Transparency, and Strategic Implications
Quantum Computing and the Future of Optimization
Implications for Finance, Cryptography, and Strategic Decision-Making
why people attend
Exclusive Access
Connect with a curated group of high-level decision makers and industry influencers.
Practical Insights
Gain actionable knowledge from experienced dealmakers who have navigated complex transactions.
Strategic Networking
Build relationships that can drive your next major deal or career move.
Global Perspective
Understand cross-border deal structures and international market dynamics.




