MealHigh Networking ValueFamily Office Focus
Registration & Breakfast
Check-in and morning refreshments.
9:00 AM → 10:00 AMFoyer
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Agenda
Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers Dealmakers: Chicago
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6 of 12 sessions · Advisors
Tuesday, June 23
BreakFamily Office FocusFor Independent Sponsors
Networking Break
Informal networking opportunity.
11:30 AM → 12:00 PMFoyer
SponsorsCapitalFamily OfficesAdvisors
WorkshopCapital Structure & PricingInvite-OnlyFor Independent Sponsors
Working Session: Pricing Deals Right
Avoiding overpaying in a rising market. H1 2026 deal autopsies, valuation red flags, QofE phase breakdowns, and competitive bidding approaches.
12:00 PM → 1:00 PMBoardroom 2
SponsorsCapitalAdvisorsPricingDeal Execution
MealHigh Networking ValueFamily Office Focus
Networking Lunch
Catered lunch with peer and industry-leader connections.
1:00 PM → 2:00 PMDining Room
SponsorsCapitalFamily OfficesAdvisorsNetworking
WorkshopValue CreationInvite-OnlyFor Independent Sponsors
Working Session: Vendor Spend & ROI Post-Close
Quantifying vendor value vs. cost. H1 deal-autopsy vendor + synergy cost overruns; renegotiation vs. replacement strategy.
2:00 PM → 3:00 PMBoardroom 2
SponsorsAdvisorsOperationsPost-Close
NetworkingNetworking & 1-2-1High Networking ValueFamily Office Focus
Curated Networking
Structured small-group sessions based on alignment and shared deal interests.
3:00 PM → 3:30 PMFoyer
SponsorsCapitalFamily OfficesAdvisorsNetworking