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Semiannual IPO and M&A Outlook Webcast

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Webcast overview

Join us on July 31, 2026, for an engaging webcast exploring the latest trends shaping the IPO and M&A landscape. Our panel of industry professionals from KPMG and Morgan Stanley will deliver an analysis of current market conditions, economic drivers, and the evolving impact of AI on corporate strategy and investor sentiment.

During this webcast, you’ll gain perspectives on:

  • Economic update: Understand the current economic landscape and the key factors that may influence IPO and M&A activity in the months ahead.
  • Market outlook: Explore the trends, developments, and deal dynamics expected to shape IPO and M&A opportunities through the rest of 2026.
  • Venture investment insights: Gain fresh perspective on the venture investment climate, including opportunities and challenges facing private companies.

Designed for leaders and key stakeholders of private companies, this webcast will provide actionable insights to help you anticipate what’s ahead, evaluate opportunities, and make more informed strategic decisions.

There will be 1.5 continuing professional education (CPE) credit available to participants who participate in the live webcast and meet the eligibility requirements. The webcast will last approximately one hour.

After registering for this event, you will receive webcast log‑in instructions. 

CPE credit is not available for viewing webcast replay.

Meet our webcast team

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Erika R. Whitmore
Office Managing Partner, Audit, KPMG US
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Benjamin Shoesmith
Senior Economist, KPMG Economics
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Shivani Sopory
Partner, Audit, Silicon Valley, KPMG US
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Rizvan Dhalla
Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley
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Rizvan Dhalla

Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley

Rizvan Dhalla, Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley

Rizvan leads Technology Corporate Finance Execution at Morgan Stanley. He focuses on helping Morgan Stanley’s clients explain their innovative technology and business models to investors through their S-1s, roads, how presentations, and investor videos. Rizvan’s experience in his 26 years at Morgan Stanley includes a number of product areas including IPOs, direct listings, follow-ons, and equity-linked.

Rizvan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.
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Erika R. Whitmore
Office Managing Partner, Audit, KPMG US
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Image of Benjamin Shoesmith
Benjamin Shoesmith
Senior Economist, KPMG Economics
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Image of Shivani Sopory
Shivani Sopory
Partner, Audit, Silicon Valley, KPMG US
Read bio
Image of Rizvan Dhalla
Rizvan Dhalla
Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley
Read bio
Image of Rizvan Dhalla

Rizvan Dhalla

Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley

Rizvan Dhalla, Managing Director, Head of Technology Corporate Finance Execution, Morgan Stanley

Rizvan leads Technology Corporate Finance Execution at Morgan Stanley. He focuses on helping Morgan Stanley’s clients explain their innovative technology and business models to investors through their S-1s, roads, how presentations, and investor videos. Rizvan’s experience in his 26 years at Morgan Stanley includes a number of product areas including IPOs, direct listings, follow-ons, and equity-linked.

Rizvan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.

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