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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

Some of Our Sponsors

Alex. Brown
Aon
Baker Hostetler
Ballard Spahr LLP
BDO
BMO Harris Bank
BNY
CBIZ
Chief Outsiders
Citizens
Dickenson Wright
Huntington
Ice Miller LLP
Insperity
JPMorgan Chase
Key Bank
Locke Lord LLP
Marsh
PNC
RSM
SeatonHill Partners, LP
Taft
UBS
US Bank
Vistage

Cities

Event
New York

Thursday, June 5, 2025
180 Central Park South


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Cleveland

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Hotel Cleveland


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D.C. Capital Region

Thursday, September 4, 2025
Westwood Country Club


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Philadelphia

Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Union League of Philadelphia


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Columbus

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Hilton Columbus Downtown


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Minneapolis

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis


Event
Chicago

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Union League Club of Chicago


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Denver

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Westin Denver Downtown


Event
Charlotte

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Carmel Country Club


Event
Houston

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Marriott Marquis Houston


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South Florida

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa


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Pittsburgh

February 27, 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown


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St. Louis

March 6, 2025
Forest Hills Country Club


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Boston

March 20, 2025
The Westin Copley Place


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Dallas

March 27, 2025
Lakewood Country Club


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Detroit

April 10, 2025
The Townsend Hotel


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Baltimore

April 24, 2025
Woodholme Country Club


Event
Nashville

May 1, 2025
Hillwood Country Club


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Central Florida

May 7, 2025
Hilton Tampa Downtown


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Atlanta

May 14, 2025
Atlanta Athletic Club