AUG 4, 2026 | LIVE webinar | 12:00-1:15PM CT

The Top 5 M&A Questions CEOs Are Asking in 2026

What buyers want. Where capital is flowing. What comes next.

Join Jon Escobar, Principal, and Katharine Van Leer, Senior Consultant, of Morrissey Goodale, alongside special guests Matt Bissett, CEO of Atwell, and Chris Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RTC Partners, for a discussion of the five questions shaping M&A strategy, valuation, and ownership decisions across the AE industry in 2026.

*This complimentary webinar is free to attend. Registration is required.

Get Clear Answers to the Questions Everyone’s Asking

The Critical Questions Facing AE Leaders

The market remains active, but not evenly so. Buyer demand, valuation premiums, and capital are concentrating around specific capabilities, end markets, and business models. In this session, we’ll discuss:

Is the market showing resilience, recalibration, or retrenchment?
What are buyers paying up for?
Who is winning deals in 2026?
What comes next for private equity?
How is AI reshaping dealmaking?

Drawing on perspectives from active buyers, operators, and investors, we’ll discuss the trends shaping strategic decisions across the industry.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is built specifically for:

CEOs and senior executives evaluating growth, acquisition, or partnership strategies
Firms assessing their position in an evolving M&A market
Leaders responsible for long-term ownership and capital allocation decisions
Organizations seeking perspective on buyer demand, valuation trends, and market direction