Our Agenda

DealFlow’s editors and program managers develop each agenda by thoroughly evaluating major market trends, with an eye on the horizon of what’s to come. We begin by engaging experts in the field to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues. The result? Our event programs consistently deliver the best and brightest thought-leaders sharing insights that go beyond the headlines – offering practical guidance, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies.

Here are some of the topics in development for The PIPEs Conference 2026:

PIPEs in 2026: Where the Deals Are

Which sectors and investment strategies are driving volume

Getting the Deal Done: Structuring PIPEs that Clear the Market

Common equity vs. convertibles vs. structured preferred, bridging valuation gaps, discounts and warrants

Pricing Under Pressure: Executing PIPEs in Volatile Markets

Speed vs. price optimization trade-offs

Syndication Strategy: From Anchor to Allocation

Building and managing a PIPE sales book

Wall-Crossing, Confidentiality, and Investor Targeting

Best practices for market participants

Regulatory & Legal Landmines in PIPE Execution

SEC scrutiny and disclosure requirements, resale registration timing, insider participation

Winning the Mandate: How Banks Compete in PIPEs

What issuers look for in a banking partner

PIPE Placement Agents vs. Bulge Brackets: Who Owns the Market?

Where independent agents outperform and when large banks have the edge

Convergence of Private and Public Capital

Crossover investors and hybrid rounds, PIPEs vs. private credit

Technology & Data in PIPE Execution

Using subscription databases, AI, and aggregation to find investors and price deals