October 7-9, 2026 | Houston, TX
The M&A and Capitalization Symposium
Symposium Schedule
Wed, Oct 7
Confidential Connections Meetings
Opening Reception
Networking Dinners
Thu, Oct 8
General Sessions
Reception
Networking Dinners
Fri, Oct 9
Concurrent Panels & Workshops
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, TX
The M&A and Capitalization Symposium
This Symposium brings together over 120 AE and environmental consulting industry CEOs, investors and corporate development executives in one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities.
At the luxurious, five-star Post Oak Hotel at Uptown, Houston, attendees will make valuable new connections and learn what’s new (and next) in the world of AE M&A and Capitalization.


What’s not to love about Houston in the fall, y’all…?
World class shopping, arts, and cultural attractions by day.
Exciting dining and nightlife after dark.
It’s the perfect venue and time to…
Network
- With over 120 AE industry CEOs, investors, corporate development executives and experts
- You’ll network with decision-makers from across North America
- Make the connections to take your firm to the next level and achieve your goals
Learn
- The state of the AE industry – and where it’s headed
- Best practices to grow, transition, or exit your business
- How strategic acquirers and investors view the market
- Strategies and tactics to improve your firm’s value
Be Inspired
- Understand the essential strategies for maximizing your acquisition ROI while reducing voluntary turnover and increasing employee engagement
- The recipients of this year’s Excellence in Acquisitive Growth Awards share their stories
- Hear from owners who’ve successfully sold or recapitalized their firms about why and how they did it
What’s New
Schedule Your Confidential Connections Meeting
What are the Confidential Connections Meetings? They are unique opportunity to allow CEOs, corporate development executives and investors to connect in person, one-on-one, with other Symposium attendees to discuss strategic matters. Whether it’s an exploratory discussion about a merger, a recapitalization, or a divestiture, or if you just want to make a new connection, it’s a great opportunity to have that all-important meeting before the Symposium kicks off. We arrange for the private meeting spaces on the hotel property to be available to host your meeting. This is a great way to make new, in-person, priority connections before the Symposium gets too busy.
Meetings are limited to 30 minutes. Our team will work to set up your meeting assuming the other attendee is available to sit with you (flights and schedules may not allow for a meeting at your preferred time). If you’re interested in arranging a Confidential Connections meeting you may do so at registration. Once registered for the Symposium you will have real-time access to all attendees for you to select who you would wish to meet with.
Next-Level CEO Networking
Join our Principals, VPs and Senior Consultants as they once again host our always popular small-group curated networking dinners on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. (Conditions apply. Space is limited, so register soon to reserve your seat at the table.)
Confidential Financial Performance and Outlook Benchmarking
Complete the confidential Financial Performance and Outlook Benchmarking Survey for your opportunity to see how your firm’s performance compares – not just to the other attendees – but to the entire Morrissey Goodale Index of over 150 AE and Environmental Consulting Firms. It’s the industry’s most up-to-date performance and benchmarking reference.
All-New Panels
Multiples Don’t Matter!
The Great Debate
How Strategic Acquirers and Investors View the Market
The reviews are in:
Register Now
Your registration fee includes opening reception on October 7, the full day of events, materials, reception on October 8, and breakfast and half day sessions on October 9.

Engineering Registered Continuing Education Program
Earn 8 Professional Development Hours
Morrissey Goodale has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP. Certificates of Completion will be issued to all participants. Complaints regarding registered providers may be sent to RCEP at www.RCEP.net