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Axios BFD is our annual summit spotlighting the power players behind the year’s biggest deals in tech, finance, private equity, M&A, and more led by Axios business editor Dan Primack.
The people on stage aren’t just talking about market moves — they’re making them. Through sharp interviews and candid conversations, we get inside the strategies shaping valuations, exits, and the future of dealmaking. Join us November 18th in New York City to hear insights from real 'BFDs'.When:November 17, 2026at 2:00 PM EST
Where:New York,NY
Notable speakers

Robin Arzón
Peloton

Charlie Baker
NCAA

Gerry Cardinale
RedBird Capital Partners

John Collison
Stripe

Mark Cuban
Cost Plus Drugs

Adena Friedman
Nasdaq

Jonathan Gray
Blackstone

Gov. Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York

Reid Hoffman
Inflection AI

Jared Kushner
Affinity Partners

Lynn Martin
New York Stock Exchange Group

Chamath Palihapitiya
Social Capital

David Sacks
Craft Ventures

Robert F. Smith
Vista Equity Partners

Garry Tan
Y Combinator

Cathie Wood
ARK Invest
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