Private Capital Conference
Date and Time
Thu, January 22, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
The Post Oak at Uptown Houston
1600 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Event Details
IPAA’s Private Capital Conference seeks to help operators determine how they can approach different providers to meet their needs. We examine who has capital to invest, how the rules have changed for companies seeking capital and talk about evolving industry trends that affect capital providers and capital seekers alike.
IPAA CAPITAL MARKETS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Joaquin Anderson, Managing Director, Structured Products, America, BP
PRIVATE CAPITAL CONFERENCE CHAIR
CALLIE HAMILTON – Managing Director – PGIM Private Capital’s Real Asset Energy Group
Callie Hamilton is a Managing Director in PGIM Private Capital’s Real Asset Energy group, located in Dallas. She oversees all privately underwritten energy related debt and equity investments globally. The group focuses on direct senior, mezzanine, and equity investments in companies and management teams operating across the energy value chain, with an emphasis on upstream oil and gas E&P and midstream/energy infrastructure.
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2026 PCC Sessions and Descriptions
The Dealmakers’ Perspective: Lessons from Successful M&A Transactions Sponsored By KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
o Description: Join corporate executives and equity sponsors 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
o 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
o 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.
Funding Growth: Insight from Equity Providers in Oil & Gas- Sponsored By AKIN
o 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
o 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
o 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.
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Thank you, 2025 Sponsors!
Exhibitor Space available! Contact Beth Stockner for details bstockner@ipaa.org
