THE MIDDLE-MARKET M&A CONFERENCE
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for a day of dynamic content and networking in top U.S. business markets.
EXPERIENCE DEALMAKERS
Every year, Smart Business Dealmakers connects thousands of local dealmakers, including middle-market CEOs, top PE and VC firms, major lenders and leading service providers.
With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, our conferences cover the breadth of the M&A landscape.
To experience Dealmakers, take a look inside one of our past events.
SUCCESSFUL CEOS, INVESTORS AND ADVISERS SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS INTO KEY M&A TOPICS
BUYING A BUSINESS
SELLING A BUSINESS
FINANCING A DEAL
LIQUIDITY EVENTS
TRANSACTION PREPAREDNESS
FAMILY BUSINESS DYNAMICS
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA?
Every Smart Business Dealmakers conference is tailored to the needs of the local market, but each event features dynamic speakers, engaging panel discussions and numerous networking opportunities. Here is an example of what a typical agenda looks like.
Morning
| 8:00 | Doors Open/Registration/Breakfast |
| 8:45 | Kickoff & Introductions |
| 9:00 | Opening All-Attendee Session |
| 10:00 | Breakout Panel Discussions Buying/Selling/Deal Preparedness |
| 10:40 | Q&A Session/Networking/Refreshments |
| 11:00 | Breakout Panel Discussions Capital/Liquidity/Family Business Dynamics |
| 11:40 | Q&A Session/Networking/Refreshments |
Afternoon
| 12:00 | Lunch/Networking |
| 1:20 | Dealmakers Awards Panel Discussion |
| 2:00 | Breakout Panel Discussions Buying/Selling/Deal Preparedness |
| 2:40 | Q&A Session/Networking/Refreshments |
| 3:00 | Breakout Panel Discussions Capital/Liquidity/Family Business Dynamics |
| 3:40 | Q&A Session/Networking/Refreshments |
| 4:00 | Dealmakers Awards/Cocktail Reception |
| 6:00 | Conclusion |
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