Path to Public: 2026 IPO Market Outlook – Navigating Markets, Sectors and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Event summary
Companies entering the back half of 2026 are faced one of the most dynamic market environments in years. With geopolitical shifts, evolving investor appetite and rapid sector‑level disruption, leadership teams are reassessed how – and when – to approach the public markets. This webinar will delivered the insights decision‑makers needed to stay ahead of the curve.
Participants joined us for a fast‑paced, data‑driven look at the forces shaping today’s IPO landscape, including:
- Where the 2026 IPO market was heading, including current activity, pipeline momentum, and the macro trends influencing timing and investor sentiment.
- Sector‑by‑sector perspectives across AI, fintech/crypto, insurtech, healthcare and defense.
- Key considerations for listing readiness, exchange dynamics and the factors that attracted institutional investors.
- Regulatory insights, including shifts in comment letter focus, evolving expectations under the Atkins‑era SEC and trends in emerging growth company accommodations.
- Practical takeaways for boards and executive teams on the characteristics and preparation steps that distinguished companies ready for IPOs from those that were not.
Speakers
- Mike Bellin – Partner and IPO Services Leader, PwC US
- Jack Cassel – Senior Vice President and Head of Listings – Western US, Nasdaq
- Milson Yu – Partner, Cooley
For more information, please email Aimee Nguyen.
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