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. Due to unprecedented demand and capacity, attendance is now limited to one individual per firm.
  2. Registration will close on March 1, 2026, or sooner if capacity is reached. 
  3. Applications received after closing of registration will be added to a waitlist for consideration if space becomes available. 

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, Hotel Crescent Court and JW Marriot are fully booked. Additional rooms have been reserved at the following nearby hotels.