Highlights from ACG Toronto Capital Connection 2026

ACG Toronto wrapped its flagship annual conference, ACG Toronto Capital Connection & DealSource North, this week, marking a premier showcase of dealmaking, economic insight, and mid-market M&A collaboration with attendees from across North America.

Bringing together top institutional investors, corporate executives, capital providers, and M&A advisors, the elevated experience demonstrated strong momentum across the regional dealmaking ecosystem:

• Capacity Crowd at the Opening Dinner: Over 270 business leaders gathered for the Opening Dinner, kicking off the experiences with high-energy networking. Following dinner, Andrew Exum, Partner at Hakluyt & Company and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, delivered thought-provoking commentary highlighting the current state of geopolitical security, how Canada and the U.S. should continue to partner together, and offering rapid-fire insights on complex global matters.
• DealSource North 1:1 Meetings: Efficient dealmaking delivered again at DealSource North, where more than 130 investors, business leaders, and capital providers conducted back-to-back deal discussions across 90 meeting tables. As one attendee noted, "DealSource North delivers what would typically require months of discussions, all in one place in just one day!"
• Capital Connection Conference: Nearly 400 attendees joined the conference, participating in candid panel discussions and keynote sessions addressing critical macroeconomic shifts, cross-border investment trends, and national geopolitical risk factors. Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark D. Wiseman, opened the conference and underscored that Canadian businesses must accept the evident uncertainty around us and move forward with urgency.

This elevated experiential offering was made possible through the leadership of our Conference Co-Chairs, Karen Fisman of PwC, and Joseph Lo of Sagard Private Equity Canada, who worked tirelessly with a dedicated committee of industry leaders. To ensure a broad mix of DealSource North attendees, Nicole Li of Alphi Capital and Eric Sunbulian of MNP led a focused committee that provided targeted outreach to eligible participants. Thank you to all volunteers who dedicated their time, effort, and connections to delivering a reimagined experience.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors BMO, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, and Kalos Transaction Advisory. Their trust, partnership, and investment are fundamental to enabling ACG Toronto to continue to modernize and expand its offerings.

"Our goal for ACG Toronto Capital Connection 2026 was to refresh the experience while delivering exceptional, actionable value for our community members and sponsors," said Tim Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of ACG Toronto. "The strong engagement across our experiences highlights the confidence, energy, and dynamism of Canada’s mid-market M&A community."

As we look ahead to 2027, with experiences planned in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax, we are excited to continue evolving and refreshing how we bring our community together. A fresh lineup of experiences will be launched, designed to connect the ACG community in new and engaging ways. Stay tuned for exciting announcements coming soon!