ACG’s DealMAX Conference Sets Attendance Records at 2025 Event in Las Vegas

CHICAGO – April 11, 2025 – The Association for Corporate Growth^® (ACG), the premier association for the M&A dealmaking community, is proud to announce that its 2025 DealMAX^® conference, held April 7-9 in Las Vegas, set new attendance records, further solidifying its place as the premier event for middle-market dealmakers. 

Nearly 3,300 M&A professionals attended this year’s conference, including private equity investors, investment bankers, lenders, M&A advisors, and corporate strategic acquirers, who came together to meet, network, and learn about trends within the middle-market dealmaking sector. Attendees scheduled more than 19,000 one-on-one meetings, an all-time high, using the ACG Access scheduling software. 

Attendance at DealMAX has increased by more than 10% since 2023, underscoring the growing demand for insights and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of middle-market M&A. 

“We are thrilled to see such a strong turnout for DealMAX 2025,” said Brent Baxter, CEO of ACG. “The record-breaking attendance is a testament to the value of this conference, which provides the most efficient way for M&A professionals to connect, share knowledge, and explore new business opportunities. The energy from attendees is inspiring and echoes the enthusiasm we see at ACG events year-round.” 

The DealMAX 2025 program featured nearly 75 speakers and 30 content sessions, covering topics ranging from the impact of federal policymaking on M&A, artificial intelligence’s influence on dealmaking, the state of the market, the adoption of shared ownership models in private equity, and more. 

ACG’s DealMAX conference has long been recognized for bringing together a diverse group of M&A professionals, and 2025’s record attendance reinforces its status as an essential event for dealmakers worldwide. More than 800 investment bankers, 900 private equity investors, and over 1,000 M&A partners participated in this year’s event. 

DealMAX sponsors play an essential role in the conference, and this year 77 sponsoring firms provided financial support and thought leadership that contributed to the conference's success.

DealMAX also marked the start of a new term for ACG’s board of directors, including the beginning of the chairmanship of Aaron Polack, head of business development for Lion Equity Partners.  

“Our focus on creating memorable events and opportunities to connect extends beyond DealMAX to events and programs hosted by ACG throughout the year,” said Polack. “I truly believe that in business, your network is your net worth, so strengthening and amplifying the ACG network is something I will prioritize as I step into the role of board chair.”  

The success of DealMAX 2025 will enable further investment by ACG in events, technology, and resources for ACG members as part of the association’s mission to drive middle-market growth.

ACG is proud to have a multi-year contract with the ARIA Resort & Casino and looks forward to returning to the ARIA in Las Vegas for DealMAX next year on April 27-29, 2026.  

About ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) 

Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with a mission of driving middle-market growth. ACG’s global network operates within 61 local markets worldwide and comprises more than 100,000 middle-market professionals who invest in, own, and advise growing companies. ACG’s DealMAX conference is the association’s flagship event, bringing together the best and brightest dealmaking professionals in the industry. Learn more about ACG and become a member at www.acg.org. 

Media Contact: 

Katie Maloney 
Vice President, Media 
Association for Corporate Growth 
Email: kmaloney@acg.org