Question 1

What is ACG Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is one of the most trusted and respected associations for middle-market deal professionals and business leaders who invest in, grow and build companies. Facilitating deal flow, sharing best practices and network-building is at the heart of the ACG membership experience.

Question 2

What is M&A East?

Accepted Answer

Attracting more than $125 billion in capital and 1,300 middle market dealmakers to connect, source deal flow, secure financing, and learn the latest market trends this 1 1/2 day conference offers interaction with industry peers and networking.

Question 3

Who Attends M&A East?

Accepted Answer

Private equity investors, investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, lenders, valuators, corporate development officers, family offices, VCs, and other advisors and service providers focused on middle-market mergers and acquisitions.

Question 4

How Do DealSource Attendees Schedule Meetings?

Accepted Answer

ACG Access, the MeetMax online scheduling tool, allows participants to see who’s attending, request and confirm meetings, and connect with key dealmakers from across the country before and during the event. There are no restrictions on who you can meet, or where or when you want to schedule your meetings at DealSource. The tool is set up for Investment Bankers to meet with Private Equity Groups and Private Equity Groups to meet with Investment Bankers.

If you are a DealSource participant and need this amended; please reach out to acgphiladelphia@acg.org and we will adjust it for you!

Question 5

Is a Discounted Room Block Available?

Accepted Answer

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, Philadelphia will be at the center of the celebration. Given the heightened activity and demand across the city, we have secured room blocks at three nearby hotels. We encourage attendees to book early to ensure accommodations in town.

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square ($269 per night) 
1620 Chancellor St. 
Booking Page Here​​
Phone Reservations (888)-591-1234
Group Code: G-ACGM
 
Warwick Hotel ($329 per night)
220 South 17th St. 
Booking Page Here​​
Phone Reservations (800) 831-4004
Group Code: ACG

Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City ($249 per night)
​1 East Penn Square
Booking Page here 
 Phone Reservations (215)-557-0005​
Group Code: m&a east

Question 6

Is An Attendee List Available?

Accepted Answer

It is ACG Philadelphia’s policy that the attendee list for M&A East 2026, including DealSource, is available only to those registered to attend the event.

The Attendee List will be distributed in September 2026, for general attendees to make meetings, should they choose.

If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact us at acgphiladelphia@acg.org.

Question 7

What Is The Cancellation Policy for M&A East?

Accepted Answer

All cancellations before Friday,  September 18, 2026, will receive a full refund less a $30 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued if you cancel on or after Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Question 8