Agenda

Agenda

The 2026 Great Lakes Capital Connection® (GLCC) will bring together middle-market dealmakers for two days of programming, networking, and DealSource opportunities focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate growth.

The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, curated networking, and live deal presentations connecting investment banks, private equity groups, family offices, lenders, and strategic buyers.

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• 4:00–6:30 PM | Early Registration Check-In 
• 5:00–7:00 PM | Early Arrivals Mixer 

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• 6:30 AM | Run Club 
• 8:00 AM | Registration Check-In Opens 
• 8:00 AM | Exhibit Hall Opens 
• 8:30–9:30 AM | Grab & Go Breakfast 
• 9:00 AM | General Meetings & DealSource Lounges Open
• 10:00–11:00 AM | Breakout Session
• 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Lunch & Fireside Chat
• 1:30–4:30 PM | Breakout Session
• 4:30-5:00 PM  | YACG Champagne Toast
• 4:30–6:00 PM | Welcome Reception

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• 8:00–9:30 AM | Breakfast Keynote Hosted by WiT
• 8:00 AM | Exhibit Hall Opens 
• 8:00 AM | General Meetings & DealSource Lounges Open
• 12:00 PM | GLCC 2026 Concludes

Full agenda details, speakers, and session information coming soon.