Applications

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference (Buyouts), taking place April 14–15, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. This event is dedicated exclusively to buyout strategies.

For 2026, all Emerging Managers and Limited Partners must submit an application to attend. Please use the application links below for full details and to begin the process.

Please note the following before submitting an application:

  1. A maximum of two individuals per firm may apply for the Emerging Manager Conference.
  2. Every individual of a firm must submit a separate application to attend.
  3. If approved, each individual must purchase a separate ticket.
  4. Applications and registration will close on March 1, 2026, subject to reaching capacity limits.

Stay tuned for more details on the separate conference for other strategies to be held later in 2026.

Who Should Attend

Emerging Managers:

Buyout GPs raising or planning to raise Funds I-III

Apply Here

Limited Partners:

Family offices, insurance companies, pensions, endowments, funds of funds and other institutional investors making primary fund commitments.

Apply Here

Accommodations

Our room block at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is fully booked. Additional rooms have been reserved at the following nearby hotels.