Barclays Industrial Select Conference 2026

Over three days, attendees heard from the leading companies, investors and policymakers shaping what’s next across the sector. Here’s a few of the highlights:

On the keynote stage
Brad Jacobs, Chairman & CEO of QXO, Steve Angel, President & CEO of CSX Corporation, and Robert Cardillo, Former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, spoke on the mainstage about themes like OpEx, CapEx, and the opportunities driven by AI.

Fireside chats & analyst roundtables
Defense tech and space leaders explored the acceleration of dual-use technologies, evolving funding pathways and how innovation is being scaled across public and private channels. Our Research experts shared deep dives into subsector dynamics, capital flows and positioning, and where risk and opportunity are diverging.

We’re proud to host the conversations shaping the future of industrials and to support our clients and partners as they navigate what’s next.

Thank you to all who joined us – we look forward to seeing you again next year!