9th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference

12 Mar - 13 Mar 2026 Barcelona, Spain

Book before 23 Jan 2026 to receive early registration discount

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A conference presented by the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and the IBA Technology Law Committee

Topics will include

  • The first 6 months: The impact of the Data Act.
  • Acquihires and “reverse” acquihires.
  • Investment models and energy incentives for data centers.
  • Negotiating with angel investors.
  • Partnering for innovation: consortium deals.
  • Recent Developments in AI and M&A.
  • Navigating ownership, liability and value in the age of generative artificial intelligence.
  • Trends in post-closing adjustments: closing accounts vs. locked boxes.
  • Unlocking value (and avoiding traps) in SaaS, cloud and open-source assets.
  • M&A 101: what every lawyer should know about NDAs and LOIs for tech M&A deals.
  • Tech 101: what every lawyer should know about regulation of AI.
  • International in-house panel.

And many more hot topics in round table sessions.

Online registrations received:

  On or before 23 January Until 6 March

IBA member

€1,400 €1,505

Non-member*

€1,610 €1,710

Young lawyers (under 30 years)

€1,055 €1,710

Academics / judges (full-time)

€1,055 €1,710

Public lawyers

€1,055 €1,710

Corporate counsel**

€1,260 €1,710

After 6 March Registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office


Hard copy registration forms and fees received:

  On or before 23 January After 23 January

IBA member

€1,555 €1,670

Non-member*

€1,785 €1,900

Young lawyers (under 30 years)

€1,170 €1,900

Academics / judges (full-time)

€1,170 €1,900

Public lawyers

€1,170 €1,900

Corporate counsel**

€1,400 €1,900

* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits:

  • Password access to certain parts of the IBA website.
  • Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight.
  • Pay the member rate

** A reduced rate is offered to IBA Corporate Group Members. Please register online to obtain a 25 per cent discount on the IBA Member fee

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Speaker opportunities

If you would like to be considered as a potential speaker at this specialist conference then please contact the relevant Chair/Co-Chairs in the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee or Chair/Co-Chairs in the IBA Technology Law Committee with your request; please send your bio together with information on your qualification and expertise on the topic.