Press Releases April 8, 2026 08:00 AM

Belay Global SPAC Bootcamp Announces Venue Change Due to Strong Attendance Demand

Belay Global's McKinley Acquisition Corp. hosts expanded SPAC bootcamp due to strong demand

By Caleb Monroe MKLY
Belay Global SPAC Bootcamp Announces Venue Change Due to Strong Attendance Demand
MKLY

McKinley Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed SPAC sponsored by Belay Global, announced a venue change for its upcoming SPAC bootcamp to accommodate increased attendance. The event covers key aspects of SPAC formation, public listing pathways, SEC processes, and public company operations. Belay Global aims to support companies going public through a disciplined SPAC platform model combining IPO syndication benefits and SPAC flexibility.

Key Points

  • Venue for Belay Global SPAC bootcamp changed to a larger conference center due to strong demand, indicating significant market interest in SPAC education and activities.
  • The bootcamp provides in-depth panels and sessions on SPAC formation, SEC registration, public market pathways, and de-SPAC processes, aimed at capital markets professionals and companies.
  • McKinley Acquisition Corp., sponsored by Belay Global, is actively seeking companies for SPAC mergers, leveraging a hybrid model blending IPO and SPAC advantages.
  • Impacted sectors include capital markets, financial services, and companies considering public offerings.

NEW YORK, NY, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to strong attendance demand, the venue for the upcoming Belay SPAC Bootcamp on April 9, 2026 has been changed to accommodate increased participation. The event will now be held at Graybar 19 Conference Center, located at 420 Lexington, New York, NY.

The program timing and agenda remain unchanged. The half-day event will continue to bring together leading capital markets professionals to provide practical insights into SPAC formation, public market pathways, SEC processes, and operating as a public company.

Event Details

April 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET
Location: Graybar 19 Conference Center, located at 420 Lexington, 19th Floor, New York, NY

Program Overview

  • Welcome and program introduction
  • Panel: SPAC formation, structure, and underwriting considerations
  • Panel: Comparing pathways to the public markets (Direct Listings, RTOs, SPACs)
  • Session: Public company readiness and selection criteria
  • Panel: Navigating SEC registration and timelines
  • Panel: The de-SPAC process and transition to public company operations
  • Closing session: SPAC market outlook and best practices

For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be livestreamed. Virtual attendees must register here: Belay Global SPAC Bootcamp Virtual Registration and will watch the livestream here: https://vimeo.com/event/5810446/f46c36602d

About McKinley and Belay Global

McKinley Acquisition Corp. is a SPAC sponsored by Belay Global  which is redefining how companies go public with a smarter and more disciplined SPAC platform model. By combining the syndication process of a traditional IPO with the certainty, efficiency and flexibility of a SPAC, Belay helps select companies transition their ownership structure into a publicly traded entity bringing enhanced liquidity, expanded access to capital, strengthening credibility, and driving more robust valuations. As both an advisor and investor, Belay brings committed capital, deep expertise, and hands-on support through every stage of the process, from structuring and valuation to guiding teams post-transaction by building liquidity in the secondary markets. Through McKinley Acquisition, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC sponsored by Belay Global, the firm is actively seeking visionary founders poised to accelerate growth and establish leadership positions in their respective markets. Visit https://belayglobal.io/

Contact:

James McCusker,
Alpha Advisory Group / Alpha IR Group
[email protected]
M: 203-585-4750


Risks

  • SPAC market regulatory scrutiny could increase, affecting SPAC formations and transactions, impacting financial and capital markets.
  • Uncertainty regarding market reception and post-transaction performance of companies going public via SPACs may weigh on investment outcomes.
  • Dependence on interest and participation levels in SPAC processes and public company transition expertise poses execution risks for sponsors and target companies.

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