Top 5 M&A Conferences To Attend in 2024

M&A conferences can be a beneficial way to gain insights on the current M&A environment and its challenges, as well as learning from the perspective of a diverse group of speakers and attendees. Not only are M&A conferences educational, they also provide an excellent networking opportunity.

One conference that has gained widespread recognition in the M&A community is an M&A Summit by M&A Science. With a focus on providing practical insights and actionable advice, M&A Science has become a go-to resource for dealmakers looking to stay ahead of the curve.

In this article, we will discuss 5 upcoming M&A conferences in 2024.

List of 2024 M&A Conferences

1. M&A Science Spring Summit 2024
2. AM&AA Summer Conference
3. Legal Business Corporate and M&A Summit 2023
4. TMT M&A Forum USA 2023: Digital Infrastructure M&A and Investment Strategies
5. The M&A Forum: Achieving Better Deals in Volatile Times

M&A Science Spring Summit 2024

‍The M&A Science Spring Summit of 2023 will be on March 8, 2023 from 9 AM - 4 PM CT, and will be hosted by M&A Science.

The objective of the conference is to cover tips and techniques for deal sourcing, efficient due diligence, and successful integration strategies. Speakers are made up of a panel of experts in each area covered at the summit.

Topics covered will include private equity trends; tax M&A bootcamp; integration strategies; building a career in corporate development; internal diligence; M&A landscapes; and identifying gaps in M&A strategy. And if you’re in the Chicago area, stick around for a happy hour after!

Find out more information here. ^{If you miss this registration, there will be a conference planned for the fall! FYI, this will not be available in MAS academy via recordings.} 

AM&AA Summer Conference

‍This conference is an annual event held in San Diego from July 11-13, 2023.

The event combines education with networking opportunities, allowing time for conversation between speakers. Attendees and speakers include guests from around the world such as executives from investment banks, private equity investors, senior lenders, CPAs, attorneys, business valuators, consultants, and other M&A advisors. Topics generally include industry insights and dealmaking, with the addition of CPE credits and 1-on-1 meetings.

Find out more information here.

Legal Business Corporate and M&A Summit 2023

‍This conference will take place on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 8:15 AM - 6 PM in Westminster, London. The overarching theme of the conference is discussion of M&A’s recovery from 2022 and what that looks like for all of the players involved, from corporate to financial to legal. The current deal environment, concerning valuation and pricing specifically, will be discussed, as well as how to navigate deal processes in the current environment. Other topics of discussion will include process automation; cost reduction; value creation; issues and challenges during the due diligence process; and other insights from the investment bank, legal and advisory perspectives on the outlook for dealmaking in 2023. Speakers include individuals in strategic positions at Luminance, Virtual Vaults, Aon, Eversheds Sutherland, and CharlesRussell Speechlys. 

Find out more information here. 

TMT M&A Forum USA 2023: Digital Infrastructure M&A and Investment Strategies

‍This conference will be held September 27-28, 2023 at the Metropolitan Club in NY. This is part of a global series bringing together the leading telecom, media and tech CEOs, CFOs, CSOs and heads of M&A with heads of TMT from investment banks, private equity investors and professional advisors to assess how M&A will drive change in TMT M&A. They will offer 8 leadership panel debates; 15 breakout sessions; 9 networking sessions; and 10 visionary keynotes and fireside chats over the course of 2 days. Program themes include TMT leadership strategies; digital infrastructure; data centers and hyperscalers; next gen TMT infra and services; TMT M&A and financing; cloud, managed services and unified communications; fiber leadership; and cross border and emerging markets M&A. 

Find out more information here. 

The M&A Forum: Achieving Better Deals in Volatile Times

This conference, hosted by IR Magazine, will take place Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Clifford Chance offices in NY. While the specific agenda for 2023 has not been announced yet, the main topic of discussion will be the ways in which corporate M&A activity has been affected by increasing inflation and interest rates, supply chain challenges, and a tightening regulatory environment. Also to be discussed are ways to combat that including methods such as building shareholder support and delivering on the promise of deal closure. Speakers and attendees include leading governance, IR and corporate development professionals with a strategic role at their company.

Find out more information here. 

Ending Words

From gaining new insights to building relationships with industry leaders, these events provide valuable opportunities to enhance one's expertise and accelerate career growth.

Among the many conferences available, M&A Science stands out as a top resource for dealmakers seeking practical guidance and a community of like-minded professionals. By attending M&A Science events, participants can tap into the latest trends and best practices, as well as connect with a network of M&A experts.