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

Contact your J&A representative to register

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

Jawad Hassan

Jawad Hassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Head of Media and Communications Investments, Multiply Group

Ricardo Oberlander

Ricardo Oberlander

New York, NY

Former President and CEO, Reynolds America

Jacqueline Kapur

Jacqueline Kapur

New York, NY

CFO, Health2047

Andrew Hulsh

Andrew Hulsh

New York, NY

Partner at Mintz

Andrei Ugarov

Andrei Ugarov

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Managing Director at IMPACT46, Former PwC Partner

Daniella Cheslow

Daniella Cheslow

Washington, DC

Deputy Technology Editor at Politico

Omar Hamdi

Omar Hamdi

Dubai, UAE

Founder and CEO, Pathos Communications

Anthony Fortino

Anthony Fortino

New York, NY

Director of Origination, Five Elms, Private Equity

Julia Paino

Julia Paino

Boston, MA

Partner, Desert Bloom

Tony Hayward

Tony Hayward

London, UK

Senior Director at J&A, Former CFO, Reynolds America

Adrian Collins

Adrian Collins

New York, NY

CEO at A16 Ventures

Kim Kelley

Kim Kelley

Dallas, TX

CEO and Co-Founder, Pepelwerk

Randy Jones

Randy Jones

Omaha, NE

Founder and CEO, ScanMed

Greg Crow

Greg Crow

Minneapolis, MN

CEO and President at End 2 End Technologies

Berthe Tachajian

Berthe Tachajian

Dubai, UAE

Founder and Managing Director, Vibes

Joshua Jahani

Joshua Jahani

New York, NY

Managing Director, Jahani and Associates

featured speakers

Jawad Hassan

Jawad Hassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Head of Media and Communications Investments, Multiply Group

Ricardo Oberlander

Ricardo Oberlander

New York, NY

Former President and CEO, Reynolds America

Jacqueline Kapur

Jacqueline Kapur

New York, NY

CFO, Health2047

Andrew Hulsh

Andrew Hulsh

New York, NY

Partner at Mintz

Andrei Ugarov

Andrei Ugarov

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Managing Director at IMPACT46, Former PwC Partner

Daniella Cheslow

Daniella Cheslow

Washington, DC

Deputy Technology Editor at Politico

Omar Hamdi

Omar Hamdi

Dubai, UAE

Founder and CEO, Pathos Communications

Anthony Fortino

Anthony Fortino

New York, NY

Director of Origination, Five Elms, Private Equity

Julia Paino

Julia Paino

Boston, MA

Partner, Desert Bloom

Tony Hayward

Tony Hayward

London, UK

Senior Director at J&A, Former CFO, Reynolds America

Adrian Collins

Adrian Collins

New York, NY

CEO at A16 Ventures

Kim Kelley

Kim Kelley

Dallas, TX

CEO and Co-Founder, Pepelwerk

Randy Jones

Randy Jones

Omaha, NE

Founder and CEO, ScanMed

Greg Crow

Greg Crow

Minneapolis, MN

CEO and President at End 2 End Technologies

Berthe Tachajian

Berthe Tachajian

Dubai, UAE

Founder and Managing Director, Vibes

Joshua Jahani

Joshua Jahani

New York, NY

Managing Director, Jahani and Associates

Contact your J&A representative to register

April 14

Capital Strategy and Cross-Border Themes

Capital without borders (Q&A)

How Global Investors Deploy Capital across Markets and Economic Cycles

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 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

Inside the M&A Process

From dubai to the London Stock Exchange (interview)

The Story of going Public across Continents

Decoding the buyer’s checklist

What Buyers Search for in Due Diligence and Financial Modeling

IoT: Beyond Detection (Debate)

Turning Sensing Inputs into Competitive Advantage

bridging the gap (Panel)

Aligning Boards and Management during a Transaction

IoT: Full-Stack Advantage (Oxford Style Debate)

Why Edge AI and Processing are in Every Buyer’s Playbook

The founder’s exit map (panel)

Real Strategies for Maximizing Price and Terms

Building to Sell – Metrics that drive acquierer interest (debate)

Debt, Equity, Cash Burn, CLTV, CAV, and Retention Metrics – Paths for Sustainable Growth

IoT: Connectivity as Currency (Expert Interview)

Why Spectrum Assets Spark Premium Bids and How Spectrum Controls IoT Leadership

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.

In Person and Invitation only
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