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Lead sponsor

With a global platform of approximately 3,500 lawyers in 20 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Kirkland & Ellis provides elite legal advice and a relentless commitment to client service. Kirkland is a market-leader in each of its core practice areas, including private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. To learn more, please visit www.kirkland.com.

Lead sponsor

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and ADRs on the New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities Canada, Ltd., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. For more information, please visit www.smbcgroup.com.

Associate sponsor

The Greater Brazos Partnership is committed to driving economic growth and innovation in the Brazos County of Texas. Strategically located at the center of four of the largest metro areas in the United States, our economy is well positioned to support the growth of global businesses in key sectors such as semiconductors, energy transition, biotechnology, and aerospace. We are home to Texas A&M University, which has one of the largest student enrollments (77,000) in the country, a top 10 ranked engineering school nationwide, and the largest research expenditure in Texas ($1.15B). By leveraging our partnerships with Texas A&M University and various government stakeholders, the Greater Brazos Partnership works with businesses to provide access to site selection services, cutting-edge research and top-tier talent. Our focus on fostering international collaborations and business investments makes the Brazos County a premier destination for businesses seeking expansion, innovation, and long-term success in the United States. For more information, please visit brazosvalleyedc.org/

Supporter sponsor

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. For more information, please visit edc.nyc/