Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Everything You Need to Know About Mega-IPOs
Featuring Nelson Griggs, President, Head of Capital Access Platforms Division, Nasdaq
Moderated by Ainsley Harris, Senior Writer, Fast Company

Feature
Mainstage
Description

SpaceX’s record-setting IPO has ushered in a new era for the public markets—and the biggest listings may still be ahead. With Anthropic reportedly targeting a valuation of $2 trillion or more and OpenAI also eyeing the public markets, a handful of mega-IPOs could reshape not just Wall Street but the industries and economy around them. Will these blockbuster listings unlock a new wave of innovation and investment or crowd out smaller companies trying to enter the public markets? Join this session to better understand the impact of mega-IPOs for markets, investors, and industries at large.

Room
Main Stage
Session Type
Talks
Theme
Entrepreneurship
Nelson Griggs
Address
225 Liberty St., New York, NY 10281