Schedule By Day
Sunday, April 6, 2025
12:00PM – 6:30PM
Registration Open
Registration/badge pick-up will be located on the second level of the West Convention Center of the ARIA Resort & Casino near the business center.
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Exhibitor Move-In (By Invite)
Dedicated set-up time for all sponsors with a booth in the DealMAX® Lounge.
Monday, April 7, 2025
6:00AM – 1:00PM
ACG Golf Tournament
Join us at Bali Hai Golf Club, right on the Las Vegas strip. The ACG Golf Tournament is open to all and space is limited.
7:00AM – 7:00PM
Registration Open
Registration/badge pick-up will be located on the second level of the West Convention Center of the ARIA Resort & Casino near the business center.
8:00AM – 5:00PM
DealMAX® Lounge Open
The DealMAX® Lounge is the center of the action at DealMAX®. With open tables for meetings and networking, sponsor booths, education, demo sessions – the Lounge is your home base for the event. You’ll also find meals, snacks, and beverages available throughout the day.
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast
Located in the DealMAX® Lounge, fuel up for the day ahead with a full breakfast. Grab a seat at one of the open tables and network with fellow DealMAX® attendees.
8:00AM – 11:45AM
Forum: Strategic Acquirers (By Invite)
This invitation-only forum allows Strategic Acquirers to engage in candid conversations in a peer environment. From sharing deal origination strategies to improving all aspects of the deal process, sessions are geared to setting Strategic Acquirers up for success in an increasingly competitive deal market. Attendees must be pre-approved.
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Chapter Meetings (By Invite)
This invite only meeting brings together ACG Chapter Staff for strategic planning and roundtables.
4:00PM – 5:00PM
ACG Chairman's Reception (By Invite)
The invite only Chairman’s Reception brings together ACG leaders from the Board of Directors, ACG Global and Chapters. Invitees can stop by for a quick drink or bite before heading upstairs to the opening party.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
6:00AM – 7:00AM
ACG Run Club
Runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome to join in DealMAX’s Run Club! No need to sign up prior to running, just arrive at the designated start location at 6:00AM.
7:30AM – 5:00PM
Registration Open
Registration/badge pick-up will be located on the second level of the West Convention Center of the ARIA Resort & Casino near the business center.
8:00AM – 5:00PM
DealMAX® Lounge Open
The Lounge is the center of the action at DealMAX®. With open tables for meetings and networking, sponsor booths, education, demo sessions – the Lounge is your home base for the event. You’ll also find meals, snacks, and beverages available throughout the day.
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast
Located in the DealMAX® Lounge, fuel up for the day ahead with a full breakfast. Grab a seat at one of the open tables and network with fellow DealMAX® attendees.
8:00AM – 10:00AM
Single Family Office Breakfast & Workshop
This invitation-only DealMAX® workshop will welcome Single Family Office and select PE investors to discuss middle market co-investment opportunities in an intimate and informal breakfast setting.
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Keynote: A Fireside Chat with Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster
In a dynamic conversation with DealMAX Committee Chair Tony Hill, Mr. Adamolekun will share his vision for transforming Red Lobster following its post-bankruptcy restructuring. He’ll also discuss his strategy for driving growth among younger customers while ensuring the loyalty of the brand’s long-time patrons.
Speakers
Damola Adamolekun, Chief Executive Officer, Red Lobster
Tony Hill, Principal, Business Development, Trivest Partners
Sponsored by
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Networking Lunch in DealMAX® Lounge
Located in the DealMAX® Lounge, grab and go lunch will keep you powered for an afternoon of networking and deal meetings. Grab a seat at one of the open tables and network with fellow DealMAX® attendees.
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Keynote: A Market Update: Key Drivers and Trends in M&A
What’s in store for the rest of 2025? Join a stellar team of experts, including GF Data’s own Bob Dunn, as they take us through a market update and talk about the trends that are emerging in 2025 and beyond. The panel will discuss the macroeconomic environment, M&A activity, hiring trends and more. You will not want to miss this informational session that will give you the tools needed to transact in today’s ever-changing environment.
Speaker:
- Bob Dunn, Managing Director, GF Data
Sponsored by
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Chapter Staff Meeting (By Invite)
This invite only meeting brings together ACG Chapter Staff for strategic planning and roundtables.
3:30PM – 5:00PM
Lounge Happy Hour
Wrap up another productive day of one-on-one meetings, content sessions and networking with a drink at the ACG bar. Located in the DealMAX® Lounge, toast to a successful event with your colleagues and new connections.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6:00AM – 7:00AM
ACG Run Club
Runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome to join in DealMAX’s Run Club! No need to sign up prior to running, just arrive at the designated start location at 6:00AM.
7:30AM – 11:00AM
Registration Open
Registration/badge pick-up will be located on the second level of the West Convention Center of the ARIA Resort & Casino near the business center.
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast
Located in the DealMAX® Lounge, fuel up for the day ahead with a full breakfast. Grab a seat at one of the open tables and network with fellow DealMAX® attendees.
8:00AM – 11:00AM
DealMAX® Lounge Open
The Lounge is the center of the action at DealMAX®. With open tables for meetings and networking, sponsor booths, education, demo sessions – the Lounge is your home base for the event. You’ll also find meals, snacks, and beverages available throughout the day.
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Exhibitor Move-Out
During this time, all exhibitor materials must be packed/prepared for shipment and removed from the show floor.