Thank you for your interest in the 2026 McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference – Beyond Buyouts, taking place September 1–2, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
Beyond Buyouts will convene emerging managers beyond traditional control buyouts, including growth equity, private credit, public equities, real assets, and venture capital, creating a broader multi-strategy forum for Emerging Managers and Limited Partners.
View the 2025 agenda for a preview of the overall structure and flow of the conference.
APPLICATIONS
All Emerging Managers and Limited Partners must submit an application to be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning in May, with approvals extended over time to align participation across strategies and maintain a productive balance between Emerging Managers and Limited Partners.
Please note:
- Submission of an application does not guarantee attendance.
- A maximum of two individuals per firm may apply, and each individual must submit a separate application.
- If approved, each individual must complete registration and purchase a ticket.
- Registration will close August 1, 2026, subject to reaching capacity limits.
Who Should Attend
Emerging Managers:
GPs raising or planning to raise funds I – III across growth equity, private credit, public equities, real assets and venture capital.
Limited Partners:
Family offices, insurance companies, pensions, endowments, funds of funds and other institutional investors making primary fund commitments.
Accommodations
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels at discounted rates. To reserve, please use the following links.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas | McGuireWoods Room Bock – $409 per night
Hotel Crescent Court | McGuireWoods Room Block – $360 per night