The 2026 Technology M&A Conference is an exclusive, invitation-only summit hosted by KPMG at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Silicon Valley. Scheduled for November 12, 2026, this event brings together 165 senior leaders from corporate development, M&A integration, private equity, and finance sectors, alongside industry experts, academics, regulators, investors, and operators. The conference aims to explore "The AI Value Equation," focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on technology dealmaking.
Attendees will engage in front-line case studies, live platform demonstrations, and high-impact peer exchanges. Key topics include AI-powered M&A execution, enterprise AI economics, post-SaaS valuations, capital deployment in emerging technologies, global antitrust clearance, and frontier cyber and IP due diligence. The agenda features sessions such as "Managing AI at the National and Organizational Level: Opportunity and Risk," "Rewriting M&A Lifecycle with AI," and "Clearing the Hurdle: Antitrust, Geopolitics, and Global Tech M&A."
The conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a reception and dinner, allowing participants to connect with industry leaders and peers. Notable speakers include Anne Neuberger, Former Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, and Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. The event is designed for C-suite dealmakers and investors navigating rapid industry disruption, providing actionable frameworks to navigate the strategic forces redefining technology dealmaking.
Professionals involved in corporate development, M&A integration, private equity, and finance, as well as those interested in the intersection of AI and technology dealmaking, will find this conference particularly beneficial. The event offers a platform to gain insights into emerging technologies, evolving business models, and innovative approaches reshaping the technology sector.
Speakers(17)
Anne Neuberger
Former Deputy National Security Advisor, Cyber and Emerging Technologies; Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Anne Neuberger is the former Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies and currently a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
Anuj Bahal
Principal, U.S. National Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Deal Advisory and Strategy Leader at KPMG US
Anuj Bahal is a Principal at KPMG US, leading the National Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Deal Advisory and Strategy practice.
Barbara Blank
Director & Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory at Meta Platforms
Barbara Blank is the Director and Associate General Counsel for Competition & Regulatory at Meta Platforms.
Brian Molk
Managing Director, Advisory at KPMG US
Brian Molk is a Managing Director in Advisory at KPMG US.
Brian Whitlock
Head of M&A Diligence & Integration Management at Microsoft
Brian Whitlock heads M&A Diligence & Integration Management at Microsoft.
Chad Seiler
TMT Consulting Industry Leader Deal Advisory & Strategy at KPMG US
Chad Seiler is the TMT Consulting Industry Leader in Deal Advisory & Strategy at KPMG US.
Gamiel Gran
Chief Commercial Officer at Mayfield
Gamiel Gran is the Chief Commercial Officer at Mayfield.
Heather West
Practice Head, Geotechnology at Eurasia Group
Heather West is the Practice Head of Geotechnology at Eurasia Group.
Henry Kwan
Corporate Development Integration Lead at OpenAI
Henry Kwan leads Corporate Development Integration at OpenAI.
James Higa
Founder and Managing Partner at Offline Ventures
James Higa is the Founder and Managing Partner of Offline Ventures.
Jeff Epstein
Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Jeff Epstein is an Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and serves on the boards of several companies.
Richard Entrup
Managing Director and Head of Emerging Solutions, Enterprise Innovation at KPMG US
Richard Entrup is the Managing Director and Head of Emerging Solutions, Enterprise Innovation at KPMG US.
Sarah James
Senior Editor at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sarah James is a Senior Editor at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Swami Chandrasekaran
Global Head of AI and Data Labs at KPMG US
Swami Chandrasekaran is the Global Head of AI and Data Labs at KPMG US.
Tim Lashua
Partner, Deal Advisory & Strategy at KPMG US
Tim Lashua is a Partner in KPMG US's Deal Advisory & Strategy practice, specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
Todd Manley
Global Head of M&A Integration at PayPal
Todd Manley is the Global Head of M&A Integration at PayPal.
Umi Mehta
Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Venture Capital and Private Equity at Morgan Stanley
Umi Mehta is a Managing Director and the Global Head of Technology Venture Capital and Private Equity at Morgan Stanley.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Menlo Park, United States
- Rosewood Sand Hill
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- C-suite dealmakers, investors, industry experts, academics, regulators, investors, operators
- Attendees
- 165