Additional content sessions and networking opportunities announced soon.
Note: schedule subject to change. All times are shown in PT.
Sunday, April 26
Exhibitor Move-In (By Invite)
Dedicated set-up time for all sponsors with a booth in the DealMAX Lounge.
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.
ACG Global Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting)
Invite only meeting for ACG’s Global Board of Directors.
First Time Attendee Reception
Join other first time attendees and DealMAX veterans for a welcome to the event!
Monday, April 27
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
Starbucks Open
DealMAX Lounge Open
The central hub of DealMAX, the Lounge has it all: open tables for meetings, sponsor booths, investment banking deal tables, and expert-led sessions in the pavilion. Home to a shoeshine station, espresso service, the DealMAX Bar, a headshot lounge, and other surprises, the Lounge is a great place to run into old friends or spark up a conversation with someone new. Read more about the reimagined Lounge format here.
Networking Breakfast
Forum: Strategic Acquirers (By Invite)
Corporate and strategic acquirers gain exclusive admission to the Strategic Acquirer Forum. This private, invitation-only event within DealMAX is designed for candid conversations and real-world learning. Attendees must be pre-approved.
The forum features:
- Interactive roundtables with experienced acquirers sharing lessons learned and best practices.
- Peer-led panels exploring emerging trends, integration strategies, and deal execution insights.
- Open, off-the-record dialogue to help you tackle your biggest M&A challenges.
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Pavilion Session: GF Data Presents: Unlocking Dealflow in 2026
Join Chief Product Officer Bob Dunn as he discusses factors that influenced dealmaking in 2025 and what is expected to drive deal flow and a strong comeback in 2026.
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Opening General Session & Lunch: State of the Market Update
What’s in store for 2026? Join a stellar team of experts as they take us through a market update and talk about the trends that are emerging in 2026 and beyond. This keynote panel will discuss the policies that are shaping dealmaking, M&A activity 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.
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Networking Lunch in Lounge
Chapter Staff Meeting (Closed Meeting)
This invite only meeting brings together ACG Chapter Staff for strategic planning and roundtables.
International Meeting (By Invite)
Pavilion Session: Beyond Generic Chat AI: How Elite Deal Firms Are Building Intelligence They Actually Own
Every firm has access to the same AI tools—which means no firm has an edge. The firms pulling ahead are building proprietary intelligence that reflects their unique data, deal context, and research workflows. This session shows what that looks like in practice and how your firm can get there.
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Featured Session: Private Credit’s Next Act: Growth, Competition, and Discipline
Private credit has moved from alternative to essential. As non-bank lending, NAV loans, and GP financings continue to scale at record pace; non-bank debt is more available than ever. This session explores how sponsors, borrowers, and lenders are navigating an increasingly competitive private credit landscape, balancing innovation with underwriting discipline as these products play a bigger role in today’s dealmaking.
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Pavilion Session: Beyond the Deal: Predictable Growth from Disciplined Commercial Execution
Accelerate and sustain growth through proven Sales & Marketing strategies, systems and accountability.
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Featured Session: Rethinking the Exit: Creative Paths to Liquidity
With hold periods stretching well beyond the traditional four to five-year horizon, dealmakers are increasingly turning to less traditional exit strategies to generate liquidity and sustain value creation. Dealmakers are turning to continuation funds, structured equity, minority sales, and other creative solutions to unlock liquidity and extend value creation. This discussion examines how alternative exit strategies are reshaping portfolio management, what they mean for sponsors and LPs, and how flexibility has become a strategic advantage in today’s market.
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Pavilion Session: Transforming Manufacturing Deals: Insight, Innovation & Impact
Manufacturing M&A is at an inflection point: from supply-chain disruptions and rising input costs to evolving buyer priorities and strategic consolidation, dealmakers face unique hurdles in this sector.
In this session, we’ll explore:
• Key challenges in manufacturing M&A — managing cyclical dynamics, operational complexity and buyer/seller expectations.
• Emerging opportunities — how strategic investors are valuing manufacturing assets amid digital transformation, reshoring trends and operational optimization.
• Execution insights — practical lessons on structuring, negotiating and closing manufacturing deals in the current environment.
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Veteran’s Happy Hour at the DealMAX Bar
Pavilion Session: How to Create Scale and Efficiencies in Your Deal Origination Process
Industry Best Practices in the Deal Origination process that will allow your Investment Team to focus on what they do best.
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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 to the opening party.
Tuesday, April 28
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 6:00 AM.
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.
Starbucks Open
DealMAX Lounge Open
The central hub of DealMAX, the Lounge has it all: open tables for meetings, sponsor booths, investment banking deal tables, and expert-led sessions in the pavilion. Home to a shoeshine station, espresso service, the DealMAX Bar, a headshot lounge, and other surprises, the Lounge is a great place to run into old friends or spark up a conversation with someone new. Read more about the reimagined Lounge format here.
Networking Breakfast
Women’s Networking Breakfast
Single Family Office Workshop (By Invite)
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 setting.
Chapter Staff Meeting (Closed Meeting)
This invite only meeting brings together ACG Chapter Staff for strategic planning and roundtables.
Featured Session: Consumer Investing Today: Where Demand is Heading
Consumer behavior is shifting—and investment strategies are shifting with it. Changes in spending patterns, brand engagement, and buying channels are redefining which consumer businesses attract capital. This session explores the segments and business models gaining momentum today, from wellness and premium brands to digitally native and experiential concepts, and how dealmakers are underwriting growth and value in a fast-moving consumer environment.
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Pavilion Session: Separation without disruption, Day 0 to Day 100: IT & Cybersecurity Execution in Private Equity Carve-Outs
Carve-outs are among the most operationally complex transactions in private equity. Between TSA dependencies, identity separation, ERP disentanglement, security exposure, and talent gaps, the first 100 days often determine whether value is created—or destroyed. This session will provide a practical execution framework for IT and cybersecurity leaders navigating carve-outs from Day 0 through Day 100. We’ll cover how to stabilize operations at close, stand-up secure infrastructure quickly, eliminate transitional risk, and align technology execution with EBITDA expansion and value-creation objectives.
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ACG Membership Coffee Hour
Take a break from back-to-back meetings and grab an iced coffee with the ACG team! Learn more about other events happening throughout the year across the country and abroad, plus make sure you're getting the most out of your membership.
Pavilion Session: AI-Powered Deal Execution: How Leading Firms Are Winning with Speed, Data, and Agentic Intelligence
Rapid advances in AI are changing deal execution with unprecedented speed and efficiency. This session explores how investment bankers and private equity professionals are leveraging agentic AI to transform traditional workflows. Discover real-world use cases from both buy-side and sell-side dealmakers who are gaining competitive advantages through AI adoption. Learn why data fabric architecture is critical for maximizing AI capabilities and ensuring comprehensive deal intelligence. We'll address key considerations for successful data integration leveraging MCP and how leading firms are overcoming organizational resistance to embrace AI-driven processes. Walk away with actionable insights on deploying AI tools that deliver measurable results in today's fast-paced deal environment.
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Keynote: Winning Investment Strategies in the Sports Industry
The sports industry has evolved into a dynamic, multi-asset ecosystem spanning teams, leagues, media rights, technology, data, facilities, and adjacent service businesses. For middle-market M&A dealmakers, it presents unique opportunities and complex investment dynamics. Join us as we discuss where investment trends in the sports industry is headed and the operational levers that drive value creation in this highly brand-sensitive sector.
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Networking Lunch in Lounge
Featured Session: The Next Chapter of Dealmaking
The rules of dealmaking are being rewritten. From evolving capital sources and secondary activity to cross-border dynamics and changing LP expectations, the M&A and private equity landscape is in flux. This session looks ahead at where deal activity is headed, highlighting the trends, strategies, and operational levers that leading investors and advisors are using to stay competitive amid ongoing uncertainty.
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Featured Session: Technology as a Value Engine
Technology is no longer a support function—it’s a value driver. From AI-enabled deal sourcing to data-driven portfolio management and operational efficiency, firms that embrace technology are redefining how value is created and measured. This discussion examines how investors are integrating advanced analytics and artificial intelligence across the investment lifecycle, and what it takes to stay competitive in an increasingly digital industry.
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Featured Session: The Rise of Evergreen Funds
The private equity landscape is undergoing a shift as technology, regulation, and market dynamics converge to make private markets more accessible to individual investors. This panel will explore the growth in popularity of evergreen funds. Join us to uncover how private equity firms can leverage evergreen funds to unlock new capital sources and why evergreen funds are gaining popularity.
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Lounge Happy Hour
Wrap up another productive day of one-on-one meetings, content sessions, and networking with a drink in the DealMAX Lounge.
Wednesday, April 29
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 6:00 AM.
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.
Starbucks Open
Networking Breakfast
DealMAX Lounge Open
The central hub of DealMAX, the Lounge has it all: open tables for meetings, sponsor booths, investment banking deal tables, and expert-led sessions in the pavilion. Home to a shoeshine station, espresso service, the DealMAX Bar, a headshot lounge, and other surprises, the Lounge is a great place to run into old friends or spark up a conversation with someone new. Read more about the reimagined Lounge format here.
Chapter Board Leader Breakfast & Session (By Invite)
Exhibitor Move-Out
During this time, all exhibitor materials must be packed/prepared for shipment and removed from the show floor.