Opening General Session & Lunch: State of the Market Update

April 27, 2026 |
11:30 am -
1:00 PM
Description

Join us on Monday for the ACG Meritorious Service Awards presentation, followed by a keynote panel discussion focused on the state of the market.

Awards: During a brief ceremony, ACG will present this year’s Meritorious Service Awards, designed to recognize leaders in ACG who have contributed to the success of the organization through extraordinary volunteer service and achievement.

State of the Market Update Keynote: 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.

Speakers
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Scott Linch (Moderator)
Managing Partner, Capital Advisors | National Sector Leader, Private Equity
Forvis Mazars
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Bob Dunn
Chief Product Officer
ACG
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Jamie Elias
Managing Partner
Trivest Partners
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Barry Knapp
Managing Partner
Ironsides Macroeconomics
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Joe Solano
Managing Director
Garnett Station Partners