Centri’s
Capital Conference Cannot Be Missed!

Meet, network and connect as Centri brings together the right players in the deal space at the newest, must-attend event in the Capital Markets.

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500+ Attendees

50+ Participating Companies

150+ Company Meetings

6 Dynamic Industry Panels

50+ Sponsors

1 Event You Don’t Want To Miss

Backed by the success of our inaugural year, which featured hundreds of curated one-on-one meetings, innovative presenting companies, and a packed room of investors, the Centri Capital Conference returns as a premier one-day event at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite location.

Executives from emerging and high-growth sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, fintech, AI, and disruptive technology, will engage directly with leading investors and advisors.

This is an invite-only event & registration is subject to approval.

WHY ATTEND? (investors)

This event centers around the investor community and unique investment opportunities. Gain direct access to a curated lineup of high-growth companies and actionable market insights – all in one day.

As an investor, you will:

Discover Quality Deal Flow: Meet companies actively seeking strategic capital and positioned for meaningful growth.
Engage with Leadership Teams: Evaluate opportunities firsthand through direct conversations with CEOs and founders.
Stay Ahead of Market Trends: Hear from presenting companies and industry experts about emerging sectors and strategies.
Maximize Your Time: A one-day event designed to deliver concentrated access to opportunities, conversations, and intelligence.

Conference Prospectus

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Agenda

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (EST)

Registration

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (EST)

2nd Floor: 1:1 Meetings
10th Floor: Company Presentations & Panels

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5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)

Night at Nasdaq Networking Reception

Panels

9:30 AM

AI at Scale: Capital, Compute, and the Infrastructure Powering the Next Phase of Growth

Kevin McLaughlin

Moderator

Partner & Artificial Intelligence Practice Leader – Centri

Michelle Burke

Chief Operating Officer – Z Squared

Timothy Kelly Horan, CFA

Managing Director in Equity Research- Digital Infrastructure, Satellite and Communications – Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Michael Maniscalco

Chief Executive Officer – Qumulus AI

Satya Nitta

Co-Chief Executive Officer – Emergence AI

10:45 AM

The Nuclear Reset: How Advanced Nuclear is Reshaping Energy Markets

Sean McGann

Moderator

Managing Director | Industrials Investment Banking – Cantor Fitzgerald

Derek Kearns

Partner, SEC, Financial Reporting & SPAC Practice Leader – Centri

Matt Barry

Head of Capital Markets and IR – Nano Nuclear

Mathias Trojer

President & CEO – Prodigy Clean Energy

Chris Colbert

CEO & Chairman – Elementl Power

12:15 PM

IPO Market: Trends, Pathway to Success and Lessons Learned

Christopher Mora

Moderator

Partner and Capital Markets Practice Leader – Centri

Craig Clay

President, Global Capital Markets – DFIN

Jay Heller

Head of Capital Markets – Nasdaq

Don Duffy

President – ICR

David Selvers

Global Head, Equity Capital Markets and Portfolio Manager – Balyasny

Joseph Garner

Director of Research & Portfolio Manager – Emerald Advisers

1:10 PM

SPACs in Today’s Capital Markets: Purpose, Performance, and Where They Fit

Derek Kearns

Moderator

Partner, SEC, Financial Reporting & SPAC Practice Leader – Centri

Mike Blankenship

Managing Partner, Houston & CoChair, Capital Markets Practice – Winston & Strawn

Chaz Churchwell

Founder & Principal – Churchwell Insurance

1:45 PM

The State of the Market: Where Capital Is Flowing in Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Where the Gaps Still Are

Ryan Starkes

Moderator

Partner, Life Sciences Practice Leader – Centri

Emilio Ragosa

NJ Office Managing Partner and Global Co-Chair, Life Sciences and Healthcare Sector – DLA Piper

Dean Poniros

Managing Director, Investment Banking Healthcare Equity Capital Markets – BTIG

Jason Frederick

Partner, Strategic Growth Markets – EY

Brian Wright

Lead Research Analyst, Healthcare – Pitchbook

3:30 PM

Fintech and Digital Assets: The Integration is Accelerating. Are You Ready?

Mike Andrusko

Moderator

Partner, Fintech and Digital Assets Practice Leader – Centri

Robert Graham

Partner and National Leader, Digital Assets & Blockchain – CBIZ

Bill Papanastasiou

Digital Assets, Senior Equity Research Analyst – Chardan

Edward McGee

Chief Financial Officer – Grayscale Investments

Sarmen Saryan

SVP, Institutional Banking – Digital Assets | Fintech – Axos Bank

Joe Guagliardo

Partner, Technology and Blockchain – Dentons

4:45 PM

The Regulatory Landscape: A New Era for Capital Markets, and What It Means for Your Business

Pavlo Ageyev

Moderator

Partner, New York Market Leader – Centri

Paul Munter

Former Chief Accountant – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Craig DeDomenico

Managing Director – Stifel

David Azarkh

Capital Markets Partner, Co-Head Investment Banking – Simpson Thatcher

Larry Mazza

Chief Executive Officer – MVB Bank

Porter Loud

Principal – Baker Tilly

Tom Yang

Managing Director & Associate General Counsel – Bank of America

HEAR FROM ATTENDEES

…this conference will be known as the go-to conference in the future…

Managing Director, Capital Management firm

This was a phenomenal event – an awesome lineup of sessions, great energy, and even better networking.

CFO, Technology Company

Already looking forward to next year!

Valued Sponsor

Our team had a great time, taking advantage of productive networking opportunities and gaining insights about current and future strategies for growth.

CFO, Technology Company

The Centri Capital Conference was an outstanding experience.

Valued Sponsor

From insightful conversations to incredible energy in the room, we were thrilled to connect with so many forward-thinking leaders.

Valued Sponsor

Huge thanks to Centri Business Consulting for hosting and to everyone who made the event at Nasdaq so impactful.

Managing Director, Consulting Company

WHY SPONSOR?

This conference offers you a prime position in the capital markets space. Place your brand at the center of it. Sponsorship isn’t just exposure — it’s your chance to connect with top-tier audiences in one of the world’s most iconic financial settings. Align your brand with innovation, growth, and capital market leadership.

Market Positioning: Elevate your brand with a fast-growing, high-credibility event that’s quickly becoming a cornerstone of the capital markets community
Brand Visibility: Reach 400+ investors, executives, and industry leaders with prominent placement across Nasdaq MarketSite and digital channels
Curated Networking: Engage with decision-makers from emerging and growth-stage companies

Sponsorship Opportunities

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WHY participate?

This is your chance to put your company in front of the investors who shape market momentum.

Sit with Key Decision-Makers: Engage with the people who structure and fund deals across sectors.
Tell Your Story Where It Matters: Be seen by 200+ investors from high-growth sectors.
Build Strategic Relationships: Go beyond the pitch. Build relationships that lead to real outcomes.
Strengthen Your Market Presence: Gain visibility at Nasdaq and align your company with a high-credibility capital markets audience.

Conference Prospectus

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