The venue for this significant gathering will be Capella Singapore, where the forum will feature keynote addresses and panels from senior representatives of NASDAQ, leading global investors, and capital markets specialists. Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, will deliver a keynote speech, adding a commercial perspective to the discussions.

Reflecting on the upcoming event, Donald Trump Jr. expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I look forward to joining top industry leaders, financiers, strategic partners, and market specialists in Singapore this spring.”

The forum is convened by Hall Chadwick, with Cohen & Company Capital Markets (CCM) participating as an anchor sponsor and contributor to the program. Known for its active role in the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and de-SPAC space, CCM will share practical insights alongside other market participants, drawing on recent transaction experiences, including the notable HCAC transaction that culminated in a NASDAQ bell-ringing ceremony.

Kayla Hardy, Partner of Hall Chadwick (Hong Kong), highlighted the importance of such a forum in today’s evolving market landscape. “Global capital markets are becoming more complex, more selective, and more interconnected. This forum is about giving corporate leaders clarity; not just on the opportunities, but on the structures, timing, and execution required to access them responsibly. Singapore provides a neutral platform for those conversations, and we are pleased to bring together market leaders to share practical insight drawn from real transactions,” she said.

The forum comes at a time when global capital markets are at an inflection point. Shifting interest-rate cycles, tighter capital conditions, and heightened regulatory scrutiny are reshaping how and where companies raise capital. Concurrently, supply chains in critical sectors such as minerals, energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing are being re-evaluated, creating new demands for scale, transparency, and long-term institutional support.

For Asia-Pacific corporates, these dynamics necessitate a reassessment of capital strategy. While domestic markets remain important, there is a growing trend of exploring international capital options to support growth, liquidity events, cross-border acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. The U.S. capital markets, with their depth, institutional reach, and sector specialisation, continue to be a central focus for global capital engagement.

The forum is designed to provide insights and perspectives, enabling corporates to assess structures, partnerships, and timing without presupposing outcomes or commitments. Unlike large public conferences, Hall Chadwick’s Capital Access Forum 2026 is intentionally limited in size and highly curated. Each participating corporate will receive one to two private, pre-arranged meetings with financiers, sponsors, and advisers aligned to their sector and strategic objectives.

The agenda is built around execution-level discussions covering SPAC and IPO pathways, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, regulatory frameworks, and institutional investor expectations. The emphasis is on practical insights—what works, what doesn’t, and how successful transactions are being structured in today’s market.

A key highlight of the forum will be the keynote address by Donald Trump Jr., who, with extensive experience in large-scale real estate, corporate development, and international expansion, will bring valuable insights on navigating market cycles, unlocking growth opportunities, and engaging global capital platforms.

The event will also feature senior leadership from NASDAQ, offering insights into U.S. public markets, listing considerations, and sector trends, alongside institutional investors and global funds actively deploying capital.

The forum is designed for senior decision-makers, including CEOs, CFOs, and corporate development leaders across various sectors such as mining, resources, energy, technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing. It also targets investment firms, funds, family offices, and financial services executives exploring international capital markets, strategic partnerships, or liquidity events.

Attendance is by invitation only, with participation capped to ensure meaningful engagement. For companies not initially included on the invitation list, there is a limited opportunity to submit an expression of interest for consideration, subject to review and availability.