What is TMT Finance USA 2026?
TMT Finance USA 2026 is the 8th Annual Conference & Awards dedicated to digital infrastructure M&A, financing, and investment. Held over two days in New York City, it is the most senior gathering of dealmakers shaping digital infrastructure transactions in the United States, bringing together operators, investors, financiers, and advisors to accelerate smart investment across data centers, fiber, towers, and related assets.
How long has TMT Finance USA been around?
The event has been running annually since 2019 and is widely recognized as the leading deal-focused conference in its sector.
When is TMT Finance USA 2026?
TMT Finance USA 2026 takes place on October 6–7, 2026. The awards dinner is held on the evening of October 7, 2026.
Where is TMT Finance USA 2026 being held?
The 2026 conference will be held at the Conrad New York Downtown, a luxury hotel in Lower Manhattan, New York City. This is a new venue for 2026, chosen to accommodate the event's growing scale and provide a premium dealmaking environment.
Where can I book accommodation for the event?
A dedicated hotel room block has been arranged at the Conrad New York Downtown at a discounted rate exclusively for TMT Finance USA 2026 attendees. The room block closes on September 1, 2026, and availability is extremely limited. Accommodation can be booked via the Venue & Accommodation page on the event website.
Who attends TMT Finance USA?
TMT Finance USA brings together approximately 850 senior professionals from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including data center operators, fiber network companies, tower companies, private equity and infrastructure investors, investment banks, law firms, and advisory firms. Over 89% of attendees hold C-suite, Managing Director, Head of Department, or Partner-level positions, making it one of the most senior dealmaking gatherings in the sector.
What types of companies send delegates to TMT Finance USA?
Past attendees have included senior representatives from organizations such as KKR, DigitalBridge, Bank of America, TD Securities, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Frontier Communications, CyrusOne, American Tower, Zayo, T-Mobile, Vantage Data Centers, Blue Owl Capital, Stonepeak, Mubadala, and Macquarie, among many others.
Is TMT Finance USA only for US-based professionals?
While the conference focuses on the US digital infrastructure market, it attracts a global audience of investors, financiers, and advisors who are active in North American deals or seeking to enter the market. International attendees from global banks, infrastructure funds, and advisory firms are well represented each year.
Why should I attend TMT Finance USA 2026?
Attending gives you direct access to the most senior dealmakers in US digital infrastructure in a single two-day event. Key reasons to attend include: discovering proprietary deal data and pipeline intelligence presented by the TMT Finance editorial team; building relationships with decision-makers across the full capital stack; creating new deal partnerships; and gaining recognition through the co-located TMT Finance Awards USA.
What does the TMT Finance USA 2026 agenda cover?
The two-day agenda covers the full spectrum of digital infrastructure dealmaking, including data centers, fiber networks, tower transactions, mid-market deals, and infrastructure financing. Sessions run from morning to early evening on both days and include keynote presentations, panel debates, deal-focused roundtables, fireside conversations, and proprietary deal data briefings presented by the TMT Finance editorial team.
What are the 2026 program themes?
The 2026 program is structured around key themes in US digital infrastructure M&A, financing, and investment. Topics include deal origination and execution in data centers and AI infrastructure, fiber M&A and consolidation, tower transactions, financing structures and capital markets, and investment strategy across the digital infrastructure asset class.
How can I access the full agenda?
The full two-day agenda is available on the 2026 Agenda page of the event website. You can also download a copy directly from the site.
Who are the 2026 speakers at TMT Finance USA?
TMT Finance USA 2026 features over 125 speakers drawn from the most active organizations in the sector. Confirmed 2026 speakers include Waldemar Szlezak (Partner, Global Head of Digital Infrastructure, KKR), Adam Waltz (Managing Director, BlackRock Global Infrastructure Partners), Joshua Pang (MD & Head of Digital Infrastructure AIF, Apollo), Andrew Thomas (Senior Managing Director, Stonepeak), Meghan Baivier (CFO, Aligned Data Centers), Bryant Farland (CEO & President, Edged), Rachel Stack (CFO, Lightpath), and Madonna Park (CFO, Switch), among many others.
How can I apply to speak at TMT Finance USA 2026?
Speaking applications can be submitted via the Apply to Speak page on the event website. The TMT Finance team curates the program to ensure all speakers are active dealmakers with direct relevance to the conference themes.
How do I buy tickets for TMT Finance USA 2026?
Tickets can be purchased via the Book Tickets page on the event website at live.tmtfinance.com/usa/book-tickets. Early booking is strongly recommended, as places are limited and significant savings are available for those who register in advance.
How much do tickets cost for TMT Finance USA 2026?
Ticket pricing is available on the booking page. Early-bird rates offer significant savings —Early-bookings can save up to $1,600 off the standard delegate rate. Visit the book tickets page for current pricing and availability.
Can I get a delegate brochure before booking?
Yes. A 2026 event guide is available to download from the Event Info section of the website, providing full details on the program, speakers, attendee demographics, and sponsorship opportunities to help you make the case internally for attending.
How can my company sponsor TMT Finance USA 2026?
Sponsorship opportunities are available at Strategic, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, as well as bespoke packages tailored to specific commercial objectives. Options include thought leadership (panel moderation, keynotes), private meeting rooms, premium networking lounge presence, branding at key attendee touchpoints (badges, lanyards, registration, the event app, drinks reception), and sponsored coffee breaks. Full details are available in the Sponsorship Prospectus, downloadable from the website.
Why should my company sponsor TMT Finance USA?
Sponsoring TMT Finance USA 2026 puts your brand directly in front of approximately 850 of the most active and senior dealmakers in US digital infrastructure. Sponsors gain opportunities to position themselves as thought leaders, engage with potential clients through structured and informal networking, and amplify their brand across all key event touchpoints before, during, and after the conference.
Are meeting rooms available at TMT Finance USA 2026?
Yes. Private meeting rooms are available to sponsors and selected participants, providing a dedicated space for confidential one-to-one or small group meetings during the conference. Information on meeting room availability is on the Meeting Rooms page of the event website.
What are the TMT Finance Awards USA 2026?
The TMT Finance Awards USA 2026 celebrate excellence in digital infrastructure dealmaking and investment. The awards recognize the most significant deals, the strongest-performing companies, and the standout individuals active in the US market during the preceding year. The awards dinner takes place on the evening of October 7, 2026 at the Conrad New York Downtown.
What categories are included in the TMT Finance Awards USA 2026?
Award categories span deals of the year (including Fiber Deal of the Year, Datacenter Deal of the Year, Financing Deal of the Year, Towers Deal of the Year, and Mid-Market Deal of the Year), people and company awards (including CEO of the Year, Investment Leader of the Year, M&A Banker of the Year, Financing Banker of the Year, Lawyer of the Year, Rising Star, Investment Firm of the Year, and Growth Story of the Year), and deal data league tables. Full category details and entry criteria are on the Awards section of the website.
When is the entry deadline for the TMT Finance Awards USA 2026?
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, 2026. Entries opened in April 2026. Shortlists will be announced in July 2026, with winners revealed at the awards dinner on October 7, 2026.
How do I submit an entry for the TMT Finance Awards USA 2026?
Entry submissions can be made via the Awards section of the event website on the categories page. The entry criteria and category definitions are published there to guide your submission. If there is data you would like to remain confidential, please mark this in your submission.
Who won the TMT Finance Awards USA in 2025?
2025 winners included: Fiber Deal of the Year — Lumos (T-Mobile and EQT acquisition); Datacenter Deal of the Year — Vantage Data Centers (US$9.2bn equity investment by DigitalBridge and Silver Lake); Financing Deal of the Year — CyrusOne Warehouse (US$9.7bn total financing); Towers Deal of the Year — Verizon Communications (sale of 6,339 towers to Vertical Bridge for US$3.3bn); CEO of the Year — Mike Sievert, President and CEO of T-Mobile US; Investment Firm of the Year — Blue Owl Capital; and Legal Advisory Trailblazer of the Year — Kirkland & Ellis.
How do I stay updated on TMT Finance USA 2026?
You can register to receive updates via the "Keep me updated" form on the event homepage. Select your area of interest (attending, speaking, or sponsoring), and the TMT Finance team will keep you informed of agenda updates, speaker announcements, and registration deadlines.
How do I contact the TMT Finance USA team?
The event team can be contacted via the Contact page at live.tmtfinance.com/usa/contact for inquiries about attending, speaking, sponsorship, or the awards program.
Where can I follow TMT Finance USA on social media?
TMT Finance USA can be followed on LinkedIn for event updates, speaker announcements, and industry insights.