The McLean Group is please to be a part of the Tech Connect Series – What 2026 May Hold
There’s still time to join senior technology leaders for an exclusive, in-person Tech Connect Series discussion on what 2026 may hold for the technology sector.
This private C-suite forum will bring together executives for a candid conversation on the economic landscape, strategic considerations, and planning priorities technology companies should be thinking about now. The evening will include a fireside chat and interactive Q&A with Kevin Depew, followed by cocktails and peer-level networking.
📍 RSM Conference Center, McLean, VA
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Attendance is complimentary but limited and reserved for C-suite operators of technology companies. Service providers are respectfully not eligible.
To register, please email egins@mcleanllc.com with your name, title, and company.
Presented in partnership with RSM, BGS Consulting, Silicon Valley Bank, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
About The McLean Group
For over 30 years, The McLean Group has been providing investment banking and financial services offerings focused on the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, Maritime, Facility Services, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety markets. Our 60+ professionals bring deep industry experience and relentless execution to every client engagement. We provide solutions that blend financial creativity with operational expertise. Whether we are providing transaction advisory, valuation opinions, or growth capital, our services are unmatched in these core markets. Learn more at www.McLeanLLC.com.
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