8:30 am
In-Person Registration in New York Room
9.50 – 10.50 am
Deal Strategist
Middle-Markets Growth, Investments & Financing Priorities
Best tactics for executing transactions for agility and generate growth synergies against the background of high interest rates and as the economic slows-down.
Moderator:
Jacob Voorhees, Managing Director, Navagant
Expert Panelists:
Scott Moss, Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory
Gen Oraa, Partner, CohnReznick
Byron Nelson, Managing Director, Head of Global TMT, Deloitte Corporate Finance
Scott Johnson, Founder & CEO, SJ Partners
11.00 – 12:15 pm
Sector Brief
Introductions:
Tech Makes a Comeback
Drop-in deal activity last year could mean more activity this year? This session scrutinizes what to expect in the software and IT services subsectors.
Shanta Kumari, Co-Founder and Global Group Editor, Global M&A Network
Moderator:
Tristan Keeffe, Senior Vice President, M&A, Generational Group
Expert Panelists:
Kevin Cunningham, Partner, LNC Partners
Ellis Chaplin, Managing Director, DC Advisory
Robert Koven, Managing Director, Leonis Partners
Eric M. Parekh, Managing Director, Ascend Capital Group
12.30 – 1.30 pm
Lunch Reception In New Hampshire Room
1.45 – 2.45 pm
5th Annual Spotlight
Introductions:
Wonder Women of Deal Community
Share actionable ideas for creating a “win-win” experience in a demanding business, investing and deal communities.
Shanta Kumari, Co-Founder and Global Group Editor, Global M&A Network
Moderator:
Cullen D. Speckhart, Partner in Charge, Cooley, LLP
Panelist:
Sweta Chanda, Managing Director, Head of Business Strategy, Monroe Capital
Suzanne A. Koenig, Founder & CEO, SAK Management
Amy Lissauer, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Holly Smyth, Managing Director, B. Riley Securities
2.45 – 3.05 pm
Afternoon Tea & Coffee Networking
3.10 – 4.00 pm
Celebrate

U.S.A
WOMEN LEADERS & TOP DEALMAKERS AWARDS
5TH ANNUAL Networking Ceremony
Singularly honoring A-List of most talented, respected and brilliant women leaders and dealmakers from corporate, private equity, venture capital, investment banks, legal, and restructuring transactional communities.
Award recipients are announced during the staged ceremony celebrations.
6.30 -10.30 pm
Celebrate

U.S.A
MIDDLE MARKET M&A ATLAS AWARDS
5TH ANNUAL Networking Ceremony
District Ballroom
Gold Standard of Performance, the world’s most prestigious, the USA M&A Atlas Awards honors best value-creating deals, outstanding firms, top dealmakers and legendary leaders exclusively from the small, lower to middle-market communities.
Award winners are honored during the staged gala ceremony.