Private Capital Conference

2026 PCC Sessions and Descriptions

• The Dealmakers’ Perspective: Lessons from Successful M&A Transactions, Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Description: Join corporate executives and industry leaders that are actively getting deals across the finish line. They will share insights on today’s M&A environment, what’s working (and what’s not) and the key lessons learned from recent transactions in the oil and gas sector.

• What’s Really Happening in D.C.: Implications for the Energy Sector
  • Description: This session will cover key developments from the Trump administration and their potential impact on the oil and gas sector, highlighting the policy, legislative and political trends that industry stakeholders need to know. Gain insights to help navigate and anticipate changes shaping the energy market.

• Securing Capital: Perspectives from Banks and Alternative Lenders, Sponsored by Haynes and Boone
  • Description: Access to capital drives the energy sector, but understanding what lenders are looking for is key. This panel brings together commercial bank lenders and alternative credit providers to share what they see in the market today. Learn how to position deals, what credit trends are emerging, and how to secure financing in the current environment.
• Lunch and Keynote: Data Centers and Energy: How Big is the Impact- Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP
  • Data centers are becoming a major force in energy demand and infrastructure, but what does that mean for the energy sector in general and the upstream oil and gas sector in particular? In this session, a leading energy investor expert will explore the intersection of energy and data infrastructure, examining the impact of data centers on the energy complex including projected increased demand for natural gas.  The discussion will consider the evolving energy landscape, and recent government action in the sector.

• Funding Growth: Insight from Equity Providers in Oil & Gas- Sponsored by Akin
  • Description: Private equity firms and family offices are shaping the future of the energy sector. This panel brings together the decision-makers who are actively deploying capital, sharing how they evaluate opportunities, what strategies are driving deals today, and what trends are emerging in the current energy investment landscape. Gain practical insights for attracting investment and understanding what equity providers are prioritizing.

• Valuing Upstream: Transaction Insights by Basin- Sponsored by Sidley Austin LLP
  • Description: What are oil and gas properties really worth in today’s market? In this presentation, an expert walks through recent transactions across key basins, offering evaluation insights and real-world perspectives on pricing and market trends.
• What’s Next: Trends, Sub-Sectors and Capital Opportunities in Energy in 2026- Sponsored By Latham and Watkins LLP
  • Description: As the energy landscape evolves, staying ahead of emerging trends and capital flows is critical. This roundtable brings together industry leaders, investors and market experts to discuss which sub-sectors are poised for growth, where different forms of capital are flowing and the key opportunities and risks to watch in 2026.