Register Now for the PCC Private Capital Conference an IPAA Event Jan 22, 2026 – Houston, TX

Event Overview

IPAA’s Private Capital Conference brings together operators, investors, and industry leaders to explore how companies can successfully access capital in today’s evolving energy landscape. The conference examines who has capital to invest, how the rules have changed for companies seeking funding, and the industry trends shaping both capital providers and capital seekers.

Conference Leadership

Private Capital Conference Chair
Callie Hamilton – Managing Director, PGIM Private Capital’s Real Asset Energy Group

Callie Hamilton oversees privately underwritten energy-related debt and equity investments globally. Her group focuses on direct senior, mezzanine, and equity investments across the energy value chain, with an emphasis on upstream oil & gas and midstream infrastructure.

IPAA Capital Markets Committee Chair
Joaquin Anderson – Managing Director, Structured Products, America, BP

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Agenda

8:40 AM – 8:50 AM | Welcome to PCC

Joaquin Anderson, Managing Director – Structured Products, BP Energy Company
Callie Hamilton, Managing Director, PGIM Private Capital

8:55 AM – 9:45 AM | The Dealmakers’ Perspective: Lessons from Successful M&A Transactions

Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Industry leaders share insights on today’s M&A environment, what’s working, what’s not, and key lessons from recent oil and gas transactions.

Moderator: Adam Larson, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

• Joshua Gregg, CFO, Double Eagle Energy Holdings IV LLC
• Brad Suddarth, EVP & CFO, Kraken Resources LLC
• Jake Boos, Partner, TPH&Co
• P. Hanson, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
• Taylor Mason, Managing Director, Mountain Capital Management

9:50 AM – 10:50 AM | What’s Really Happening in D.C.: Implications for the Energy Sector

A discussion on key policy developments and their potential impact on the oil and gas sector.

Introduction: Edith Naegele, President & CEO, IPAA
Fireside Chat: Dan Naatz, COO, IPAA & Tim Tarpley, President, Energy Workforce & Technology Council

10:50 AM – 11:05 AM | Networking Break

Sponsored by FTI Consulting

11:05 AM – 11:55 AM | Securing Capital: Perspectives from Banks and Alternative Lenders

Sponsored by Haynes Boone

Learn what lenders are looking for, emerging credit trends, and how to position deals in the current market.

Moderator: Ellen Conley, Partner, Haynes Boone

• Steve Gudovic, Managing Director, Oaktree Capital
• Richard Punches, Managing Director, EOC Partners
• Matt Baker, Managing Director, PGIM Energy Partners
• Nupur Kumar, Executive Director, Texas Capital
• Jason Hicks, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

11:55 AM – 12:10 PM | Networking Break

Sponsored by FTI Consulting

12:10 PM – 1:40 PM | Lunch & Keynote: Data Centers and Energy

Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP

An exploration of how data centers are driving energy demand and shaping infrastructure investment.

Introduction: Shad Sumrow, Partner, Baker Botts LLP
Fireside Chat: Joaquin Anderson, BP & Philip Deutch, Partner, NGP Energy

1:40 PM – 1:55 PM | Networking Break

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1:55 PM – 2:45 PM | Funding Growth: Insights from Equity Providers in Oil & Gas

Sponsored by Akin

Equity investors discuss how they evaluate opportunities and where capital is being deployed.

Moderator: Charlie Ofner, Partner, Akin

• Ryan Devlin, Managing Director, EnCap Investments L.P.
• Douglas Prieto, CEO, Tailwater E&P, LLC
• Keith Behrens, Managing Director, Stephens, Inc.
• Tony Fernandez, Vice President, Hillwood Energy

2:50 PM – 3:35 PM | Valuing Upstream: Transaction Insights by Basin

Sponsored by Sidley Austin LLP
A deep dive into recent upstream transactions and valuation trends.
Presentation: Lindsay Sherrer, Partner, TenOaks Energy Advisors

3:35 PM – 3:50 PM | Networking Break

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3:50 PM – 4:30 PM | What’s Next: Capital Opportunities in Energy for 2026

Sponsored by Latham & Watkins LLP
Market experts discuss emerging sub-sectors, capital flows, and opportunities heading into 2026.

Moderator: Chris Heasley, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

• Christina Kitchens, Managing Partner, 3P Energy
• Wes Bender, Managing Director, Jefferies LLC
• Flynn Milam, Managing Director, BP Energy Company
• TBD, Merit Advisors