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Let us put you in the room with the lower middle market deal makers you want to meet, without the distraction of those you don’t.

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Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 in Chicago, the Midwest Deal Summit brings together key players in the lower middle market ecosystem for two days of senior-level deal sourcing and relationship building. 

Who Attends?

  • 400+ seasoned lower middle market investors
    • Control & Minority Equity Investors
    • Backable Independent Sponsors
    • Fund of Funds
    • Family Offices
    • Limited Partners
    • Mezzanine Investors
    • Boutique Investment Bankers

Why Deal Summit?

  • DeaLinx (see below), SBIA's exclusive deal-sourcing event, allows up to 46 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings over two days using one-of-a-kind scheduling platform
  • Target rich environment (not open to service providers except limited sponsors)
  • Experience the always popular Life is Better with Beer Networking Reception — a premier opportunity to try a wonderful variety of Midwest beer and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with colleagues

View a detailed agenda >

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to unlock new investment potential, maximize your deal flow and expand your lower middle market network.

Independent Sponsors who are members of the Independent Sponsor Forum (ISF) and have closed at least one deal are invited to attend at the preferred rate of $675. The non-member registration fee is $1,850. Not yet an ISF member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the Independent Sponsor Forum. To join ISF, apply here.

DeaLinx (2024)

Your time is valuable.
Our goal is to ensure you can make the most of it.

All conference registrants are eligible to participate in DeaLinx, SBIA’s one-of-a-kind platform designed to facilitate strategic connections. Our successful pre-screening model delivers an efficient opportunity to help you find and initiate your next deal.

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Overflow Hotel Information

The Westin Michigan Avenue

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 450 ft (3 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13.8 miles (43 min)

Sofitel

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .5 miles (5 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 12 miles (40 min)

The Drake Hotel

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 700 ft miles (4 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 21 miles (55min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (29 min)

Talbott Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 600 ft (3 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13.8 miles (43 min)

Thompson Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .2 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 19 miles (57 min)
  • Distance from Midway 12 miles (42 min)

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .2 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (45 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (29 min)

Park Hyatt Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .3 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

Fairfield Inn & Suites

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .6 miles (13 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

Hyatt Centric Chicago Mag Mile

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .5 miles (11 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

The Midwest Deal Summit is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, build relationships, and set the tone for a successful year. For more details, please visit the event page here.

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