Strategic Session

STRATEGIC AQUIRERS SESSION

Monday, November 17 | Metropolitan Club of New York

Join us for an exclusive afternoon of insights and connection designed for strategic acquirers. This event will feature a keynote presentation, panel discussion, roundtables, and 2hrs of the Deal Day DealSource meetings using ACG Access to schedule your hand curated one-on-ones. End the day at the Opening Night Reception when all attendees come together for networking.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PMProgramming
4:00 PM - 5:40 PMMeetings (5 20-minute deal meetings)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMMMW Opening Night DealMakers Reception
  
FIRESIDE KEYNOTE
Beyond the I Bank Advisor: Building Direct Channels for Deal Flow
This Keynote Fireside Discussion will focus on strategies for corporate acquirers to cultivate direct relationships with business owners, industry experts, and regional networks. Learn how to become a trusted partner, fostering inbound opportunities and proprietary deal conversations.  Equip your team with methods to reduce intermediary fees and gain direct access to a wider array of potential targets, leading to more tailored and often more favorable deals.
SPEAKERS
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Ryan Mullin

RYAN MULLIN
Director, Head of Business Development
The Edgewater Funds 

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Patrick Gilligan.

PATRICK GILLIGAN
M&A and Development
Marubeni Corporation

PANEL DISCUSSION
Leveraging Your Ecosystem: Partners & Intermediaries for Amplified Deal Flow
While proprietary deals are ideal, the panel will explore how to strategically collaborate with investment banks, boutique advisors, private equity firms, and other professional networks to broaden deal sourcing reach without sacrificing quality.  Learn best practices for building mutually beneficial relationships with intermediaries and partners, optimizing referral networks for a consistent stream of relevant investment teasers.
SPEAKERS
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Tony Hill

TONY HILL
Principal, BD
Trivest

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André Hilton

ANDRE HILTON
Managing Director
Houlihan Lokey

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Kapil Puri

KAPIL PURI
Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
BIC International

 

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Nanette Heide

NANETTE HEIDE
Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke 

MODERATOR

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Data Platforms for Corp Dev: Optimizing Your Deal Sourcing Tech Stack
A hands-on discussion about the best Data platforms systems and specialized M&A software for tracking, managing, and nurturing deal flow. Participants will share their favorite tools and tips for maximizing efficiency.  Gain practical advice on selecting and implementing technology solutions that streamline the deal sourcing process and improve pipeline visibility.

 

LEAD PARTNER

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Troutman Pepper Locke

Event Details

When:

November 17, 2025 1:30 PM - 8 PM EST

Where: