Smart Business Dealmakers Conference

THE MIDDLE-MARKET DEALMAKERS CONFERENCE

The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (formerly ASPIRE) connects entrepreneurs, investors and dealmakers for a day of dynamic content and networking in top U.S. business markets.

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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 (formerly known as ASPIRE), 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

MERGING OPERATIONS

ALTERNATIVE INVESTING

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

7:30	Doors Open/Networking
8:00	Breakfast/Welcome
8:30	Opening All-Attendee Session
9:30	Breakout Panel Discussions Buying/Selling/Deal Preparedness
10:15	Networking Break
10:45	Breakout Panel Discussions Capital/Liquidity/Family Business Dynamics
11:30	Networking Break

Afternoon

12:00	Lunch with All-Attendee Session
1:30	Breakout Panel Discussions Buying/Selling/Deal Preparedness
2:30	Breakout Panel Discussions Capital/Liquidity/Family Business Dynamics
3:30	Cocktail Reception Dealmaker of the Year Awards
4:30	Conclusion