2025 MCGUIREWOODS INDEPENDENT SPONSOR CONFERENCE
October 14-15, 2025
Fairmont Dallas
1717 N. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
We are pleased to announce this year’s Independent Sponsor Conference will be held Oct. 14-15 in Dallas. Registration will open later this spring.
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain knowledge and insights during panel discussions and connect one-on-one during the speed-networking segments. Once again, the conference will be held at the Fairmont Dallas — a larger venue that allows for increased networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend
- independent sponsors
- family offices
- private equity funds
- other alternative investors
- senior, unitranche and mezzanine lenders
- pensions and endowments
* This conference is only open to independent sponsors and capital providers who invest in independent sponsor-backed transactions. Investment banks, search funds, consultants, placement agents and other service providers are not eligible to attend.
Hotel Accommodations
McGuireWoods reserved a limited number of hotel rooms at the Fairmont Dallas at a discounted rate of $249 per room per night, and at the JW Marriott at a discounted rate of $379 per room per night. Room block reservations must be made on or before Monday, Sept. 22.
To reserve, use one of the links below.
Book your group rate at Fairmont Dallas
Book your group rate at JW Marriott
Please note that attendees should refrain from reserving more than one hotel room under the same name. This ensures fair accommodation distribution and helps avoid unnecessary complications. Additionally, be aware that both hotels have a seven-day cancellation policy. Thank you for your cooperation.
For information on past conferences and McGuireWoods’ commitment to the independent sponsor community, visit our thought leadership and related events tabs, respectively. Please watch highlights from last year’s conference below.
THIS IS WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING
“McGuireWoods is absolutely the number one networking spot for connecting independent sponsors and capital providers.”
– Michael Shein Founder and Managing Partner, Chartwell Investments
“I just closed my first deal as an independent sponsor because of this event and that’s why I come back every year.”
– Edward Hine, Managing Partner, Line 5 Capital