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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 & Co.
Key Bank
Locke Lord LLP
Marsh
PNC
RSM
SeatonHill Partners, LP
Taft
UBS
US Bank
Vistage

Cities

Event
Chicago

Thursday, October 5, 2023
Union League Club of Chicago


Event
Denver

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Denver Athletic Club


Event
Charlotte

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Carmel Country Club


Event
Minneapolis

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Interlachen Country Club


Event
Houston

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Houston Country Club


Event
Pittsburgh

February 9, 2023
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown


Event
St. Louis

March 2, 2023
Norwood Hills Country Club


Event
Boston

March 23, 2023
The Westin Copley Place


Event
Nashville

March 30, 2023
Hillwood Country Club


Event
Detroit

April 19, 2023
The Townsend Hotel


Event
Baltimore

April 26, 2023
Baltimore Country Club - Roland Park


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Milwaukee

May 4, 2023
Milwaukee Athletic Club


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Atlanta

May 17, 2023
Piedmont Driving Club


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Cleveland

June 1, 2023
Hilton Cleveland Downtown


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Columbus

September 13, 2023
Hilton Columbus Downtown


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Philadelphia

September 20, 2023
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown