Exits aren’t one-size-fits-all anymore. To stay ahead in today’s tech M&A market means understanding how valuations, deal structures, and timing are evolving- and how optionality gives you leverage. With AI upending industries, market uncertainty everywhere, and buyers shifting their playbooks, this session cuts through the noise with a real-world outlook for 2026. Walk away with the trends, insights, and strategies to help your next deal- whether you’re selling, buying, or advising.

What You Will Learn:

  • Key M&A trends for 2026 and beyond
  • How deal structures are changing
  • When and how optionality gives founders negotiating power
  • How AI and global conditions are impacting buyer behaviour