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October 14-15, 2025 | Pennsylvania Convention Center
Early Arrivers: October 13, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CBIZ M&A East Kick Off
at Flight Club
1417 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA
Private Equity and Investment Bankers registered for DealSource are invited to join CBIZ at their M&A East Kickoff Party at Flight Club.
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More details and registration here:
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Day 1: October 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open for DealSource
2nd Floor Concourse and
Grand Hall Corridor
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Lanyard sponsor:
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PE/IB Kickoff Lunch
Grand Hall Overlook
Enjoy a relaxed setting to connect with industry leaders, hold key conversations, and meet those you couldn’t schedule during the conference. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and maximize your dealmaking opportunities!
Open to private equity investors and investment banks participating in DealSource
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2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
General Registration
Open
2nd Floor Concourse and
Grand Hall Corridor
Nametag sponsor:
Lanyard sponsor:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DealSource
Ballroom AB
Your most efficient path to sourcing deals! Private equity and investment banking professionals will engage in a series of 20-minute, 1:1 meetings—all pre-arranged through our exclusive scheduling tool.
Open to private equity investors and investment banks.
Afternoon snack
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM DealLounge
Grand Hall
Host an impromptu meeting! Grab a numbered table and connect at your convenience, or stop by a Sponsor Exhibit Table to explore new opportunities.
Open to all conference attendees.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ACG Women's Networking
Happy Hour
202B
Start your conference experience with a networking happy hour alongside fellow women dealmakers! Enjoy great conversation and fine wine before M&A East officially kicks off.
Open to conference-attending women dealmakers.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Value Creation Summit
202A
Aligning Finance, Ops, and Tech: The Unseen Engine Behind Value Creation
Real discussion on how these three functions must sync up for true value creation — no more silos, just actionable integration.
Join us for a straightforward conversation on how finance, operations, and technology come together to create real value in portfolio companies. We’ll dig into the messy, practical side of aligning these functions — what works, what doesn’t, and where the challenges really lie. No fluff, just real insights on how aligning these functions drive growth, improve efficiency, and ultimately move the needle. If you’re looking for actionable takeaways to improve how your company operates, this session is for you.
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Designed for Operating Partners, Value Creators, PE-backed executives, corporate development professionals, operating partners, and business owners, this session will dive into strategies for driving growth and value creation.
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Operating Partners from DealSource participating firms may request free admission to M&A East email agarber@acg.org
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Opening Party
Grand Hall
Raise a glass and celebrate 23 years of M&A East! Join over 1,000 leading dealmakers from PE firms, investment banks, and the middle-market M&A community for a lively, high-energy networking event where meaningful connections begin.
Open to all conference attendees.
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Day 2: October 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
for All Attendees
2nd Floor Concourse and
Grand Hall Corridor
Nametag sponsor:
Lanyard sponsor:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Roundtables
201ABC
Fuel up with a quick breakfast and dive into dynamic, small-group roundtable discussions with your peers. This is your chance to exchange insights, spark new ideas, and make meaningful connections before the day’s sessions begin. Don’t miss this energizing and interactive way to start your morning.
Open to all conference attendees. Open seating is also available.
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Your go-to space for impromptu meetings—whether at a numbered table or a Sponsor Exhibit Table, find the right people and the right opportunities.
Open to all conference attendees.
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9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
DealLounge
Grand Hall
The fastest way to maximize your deal pipeline! Engage in scheduled 20-minute, 1:1 meetings with top PE and IB professionals, ensuring no time is wasted.
Open to private equity investors and investment banks.
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
DealSource
Ballroom AB
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Golf Simulator
Grand Hall
Take a break from meetings to hit the links in the DealLounge
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cappuccino Bar
Grand Hall
Stop by for a specialty coffee drink in the DealLounge
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9:40 AM - 10:20 AM
Market Trends and Real World Impact
202AB
Join us for an engaging two-part breakout session designed to connect market intelligence with on-the-ground business insights.
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10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
The Business of Food: Investment, M&A & Innovation
202AB
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch Break
201ABC
Recharge and reconnect with colleagues over a networking-friendly lunch.
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1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Rising Tide:
The Emergence of New Roll-up Strategies
202AB
​Roll-up strategies have been increasing in activity in sectors like healthcare and home and business services. This session explores the legal and strategic factors driving the trend, with a focus on structuring, integration, and risks unique to these industries.
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2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Game Changers:
The Business Behind Sports
202AB
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Happy Hour
Grand Hall Overlook
Wrap up M&A East with one last round of networking! Whether sealing a deal, swapping business cards, or simply toasting to a successful event, this is the perfect way to end on a high note.
Ready to connect, learn, and source deals? See you at M&A East 2025!
