Thursday, February 26, 2026
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast & Registration
Welcome attendees with coffee, light breakfast, and networking.
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| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. |
Opening Keynote Address
Speaker: Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO, Verdantas
Topic: Visionary Insights on Infrastructure and M&A
Includes 10 minutes of Q&A.
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| 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Tailwinds Ahead: The Impact of the AI Boom on the Infrastructure Sector
With Data Centers at the core of today's Built environment, how can businesses like yours directly benefit from these site developments?
Moderator: Matt Delly, Principal, Blackstone
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| 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Morning Break
Coffee, refreshments, and networking.
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| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Finance Panel: Capital Flows & Investment Trends in Infrastructure M&A
Panelists from leading financial institutions and investment firms.
Moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A.
Moderator: Chuck Fenske, Director, Carleton McKenna & Co.
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| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch
Buffet lunch with open seating to encourage cross-sector conversations.
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| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Accounting & Legal Panel: Navigating Compliance, Risk & Structuring Deals
Experts from top law and accounting firms discuss regulatory challenges, deal structures, and due diligence.
Moderator: Brian Grady, M&A Partner, Jones Day
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| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Takeaways
Speaker: Andrew Medvedev, Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management
Summary of key insights, audience reflections, and next steps.
Optional: Short interactive poll or feedback session.
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