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Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC) 2026
Where deal value becomes reality
Master Operating Models, Governance, & Digital Integration After the Deal
𖡡 MAY 20, 2026
⏱ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
- Singapore
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Event Brief: PMIC 2026
The Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC) 2026, convening on May 20 in Singapore, is the definitive executive forum for leaders tasked with converting complex transactions into sustainable value. This exclusive gathering brings together 150+ senior decision-makers, including corporate acquirers, private equity operating partners, and integration leads responsible for the critical first 100 days of post-deal success. By focusing on essential pillars such as operating models, governance, and talent alignment, the program delivers practical frameworks and peer-led case studies designed to accelerate synergies and build scalable operating platforms across the APAC region.
What to expect
A full day designed for senior M&A and integration leaders
Meet your peers
Connect with 150+ corporate development leaders and integration executives from across APAC
Learn from practitioners
Real-world case studies and executive interviews from complex integrations.
Take home frameworks
Practical playbooks for the first 100 days and governance structures.
Networking reception
Close the day with executive drinks and informal conversations.
APAC-specific insights
Strategies for Asia's unique regulatory and cultural challenges.
Benchmark your approach
Compare your integration strategy with peers from leading firms.
Conference Topics
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Target Operating Models
The First 100 Days
Cross-Border Governance
Integration Management Offices
Digital & Data Integration
Talent & Culture Alignment
Synergy Tracking
RegTech & Compliance
Featured Speakers
Confirmed speakers and more to be announced
Varun Parma
Associate Partner, EY Parthenon
Anirvan Sen
CEO, Fifth Chrome
Marguerite Bolze
Regional Partner, Fifth Chrome
Eng Kwang Meng
Head of Integration Office AP, Schaeffler Singapore
Karunesh Prasad
CEO, Change Et. Al
Garrett Vaz
Director, American Discovery Capital
Shivaji Das
Managing Director, Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)
Martin O’Regan
Founder and Managing Director, Solas; Chairman, Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
Kai-Niklas Schneider
Partner, Private Funds Group; Co-chair-Executive Committee, Singapore Funds Industry Group (SFIG)
Damayanti Shahani
Managing Director, Principium Consulting; Founder and Managing Director, Principium
Steve Knabl
Managing Partner, Wealth Management Alliance
James Wong
Director (Legal), Lex Advocatus (PMIC Hall Co-Chairman)
Yinn Ewe
Chief Human Resources Officer, Hitachi Asia
Tim Wieringa
People Transformation Director - Partner for Innovation & Excellence, Hive17 Consulting Pte Ltd
Tom Ludescher
Chairman of the Board - Co-Founder, Intelligon; GProtein
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Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, and qualified corporate practitioners may apply for a limited number of sponsored passes.
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Special registration rate for IMAA members and M&A association members.
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Agenda
May 20, 2026 • Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC)
08:00
Networking
09:00
Talk
Welcome Address
Opening remarks setting the tone for the day.
Erin TanDirector of Strategic Partnerships, Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
09:10
Chairman Address
Hall Chairman's Address
Strategic context for post-merger integration.
James WongDirector (Legal), Lex Advocatus
09:25
Keynote
Designing the Modern Target Operating Model
How leading organizations define future-state operating models that balance autonomy, speed, and enterprise-wide scale in complex integrations.
Tom LudescherChairman & Co-Founder, Intelligon; GProtein
09:45
Panel
Breaking the Silos – Aligning Finance, HR, and IT
Cross-functional perspectives on building unified governance frameworks that enable faster decision-making without sacrificing control.
Varun ParmaAssociate Partner, EY Parthenon
10:25
Break
Morning Coffee Break & Networking
10:55
Talk
C-Suite Interview: Checklist Governance to Real-Time Oversight
A candid executive conversation on how Integration Management Offices (IMOs) are evolving through data, dashboards, and digital tools.
Garrett VazDirector, American Discovery Capital
11:15
Case Study/Keynote
Keynote: The Invisible Layer of PMI: Ownership Structures, Control & Fiduciary Risk Post-Acquisition
This session explores how hidden governance and legal frameworks dictate the ultimate success or failure of a deal long after the ink has dried. Participants will gain critical insights into managing fiduciary exposure and navigating complex control shifts during the high-stakes period of post-acquisition integration.
11:50
Lunch
Networking Lunch
Deepen connections and exchange integration experiences.
12:40
Keynote
The People Operating Model in PMI
How talent strategy, leadership alignment, and digital engagement tools shape retention, culture, and productivity during integration.
13:00
Panel
The Synergy Multiplier - Is People Integration Your Most Undervalued Lever?
Bridging human capital alignment with the rapid execution of regional synergy targets.
Marguerite BolzeRegional Partner, Fifth Chrome
Karunesh PrasadCEO, Change Et. Al
Tim WieringaPartner, Hive17 Consulting
Yinn EweCHRO, Hitachi Asia
14:00
Break
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
14:30
Talk
Fireside Chat: SEA and NEA M&A Integration Strategies
Executive insights into regional deal trends, integration risks, and long-term growth strategies across Asia.
Anirvan SenCEO, Fifth Chrome
Shivaji DasMD, Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)
15:00
Panel
Governance and Compliance in Cross-Border Integrations
An overview of corporate governance requirements and oversight mechanisms required to harmonize divergent corporate cultures, regulatory and legal standards. This session addresses how boards maintain visibility and control over entities while ensuring long-term institutional integrity.
Martin O’ReganFounder, Solas Fiduciary Servies; Chairman, Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
Kai-Niklas SchneiderPartner, Clifford Chance; Co-chair, Singapore Funds Industry Group (SFIG)
Damayanti ShahaniManaging Director, Principium Consulting
Steve KnablManaging Partner, Wealth Management Alliance
15:40
Keynote
Integration Governance in Multi-Market Environments
A forward-looking view on predictive analytics, AI-enabled IMOs, and the emergence of the “self-healing” integrated enterprise.
Eng Kwang MengHead of Integration Office AP, Schaeffler
16:00
Case Study
The Integration Roadmap to 2030
Flexible session on upcoming trends and strategic roadmaps.
17:00
Networking
Executive Networking & Drinks
Informal close with relationship-building among speakers and delegates.
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