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Event 26 Feb 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 CET · International

Power Breakfast & Networking Event

Emerging Europe M&A Report

CMS Warsaw

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Programme

26 Feb 2026

09:00 - 12:00 CET

Venue

Warsaw, Poland

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CMS Warsaw are hosting a Power Breakfast & Networking event where we will be presenting the key insights from the CMS Emerging Europe M&A 2025/26 Report.

Together with experts from EMIS and distinguished guests from across the region, we will examine the latest trends, investment drivers and challenges shaping the M&A landscape across Central and Eastern Europe. The discussion will focus on the resilience of investors and the opportunities arising from the region's expanding, well-managed businesses.

Join us to discover how the CEE region continues to attract investment and remains a dynamic hub for transactions.

Agenda

08:30

Registration

09:00

Power Breakfast & Network

10:00

Briefing on Emerging Europe M&A Report - key findings, trends and panel discussion:

M&A trends and market dynamics in Emerging Europe 

  • How did the M&A landscape evolve in 2025?
  • Which are the most active countries in the region by deal volume?
  • What are the key factors driving deal activity in the region?
  • What type of investors and from what geographies remain the most active in terms of deal volume & value?

Sector focus & trends 

  • Which sectors have shown the highest deal volume and value?
  • What are the main drivers behind sectoral growth in M&A?
  • Are there any under-the-radar industries that could become key M&A hotspots in 2026?

Private equity & strategic acquisitions 

  • How has the role of PE evolved in the region?
  • Are we seeing more strategic acquisitions?

Outlook

What factors will drive M&A/deal activity in the region, and what changes do you expect this year?

11:00

Closing & Networking Coffee

 

External Speakers

Olga Bak

Olga Bąk

Regional Sales Director, EMIS
Velizar Velikov

Velizar Velikov

Head of M&A Database, EMIS
Mateusz Grochowicz

Mateusz Grochowicz

Vice President, Enterprise Investors
Piotr Sokolowski

Piotr Sokołowski

Head of M&A, Executive Director, Haitong Bank

Location

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Pośniak i Bejm sp.k.
Varso Tower
Chmielna 69,
00-801 Warsaw
Poland
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