Dealmakers Dialogues Warsaw: The 2026 M&A Guide for Poland and the CEE

Join Datasite's Dealmakers Dialogues in Warsaw for an exclusive discussion with leading bankers, investors, and advisors on the trends shaping the future of M&A in Poland and across Eastern Europe.

As Poland continues to strengthen its position as one of the region's most active and mature dealmaking markets, our expert panel will explore where opportunities are emerging, how investment strategies are evolving, and the growing impact of technology on transaction execution. From private equity and strategic investment perspectives to the rise of defence-related investment and AI-powered dealmaking, discover the forces redefining the M&A guide for 2026 and beyond.

Agenda:

Special fireside chat: AI and the future of dealmaking

• A dynamic conversation with Stanislaw Szawczyn, Managing Director at Rothschild & Co, exploring how AI is transforming transaction processes and what lies ahead for the industry

Panel Discussion 'Capital, Defence & AI: The Forces Shaping the Future of Dealmaking in CEE'

Key discussion topics include:

• The evolving CEE M&A landscape: Why Poland continues to attract investment, changing market dynamics, and the trends shaping the next wave of transactions
• Investment strategies in a changing market: Succession planning, investment horizons, continuation vehicles, and the shift from traditional buy-to-exit models towards long-term value creation
• Defence, SAFE and strategic investment: How security, defence initiatives, and technology are reinforcing Poland's growing importance as a regional investment hub
• AI in M&A: Expectations vs. reality: How investors, advisors, and professional services firms are using AI to improve efficiency, enhance due diligence, and deliver better deal outcomes, while balancing client expectations around cost and value
  

Designed to encourage audience participation and lively debate, this interactive event offers valuable perspectives from both investors and advisors on the opportunities and challenges shaping Poland's dealmaking landscape.