Acquicon 2026
October 19-21st, 2026

Salt Lake City Utah
A highly curated national conference for operators, capital providers, and M&A professionals focused on acquisitions, enterprise value creation, scaling, and exits.

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Overview

Why Acquisition Conference?

Acquicon is a curated gathering of operators building substantial enterprises, capital providers seeking quality deal flow, and advisors navigating complex transactions.

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Who is Acquicon For?

Active Captial Partners

Those who are actively deploying capital into deals. Private Equity Firms, Family Office, Funds, UHNWI, HNW, VC, Angel, Banks Ect.

Acquisition Entrepreneurs / Hold Co Founders

Individuals or teams who are engaged in Rollups, Platforms, Or Hold Co's & seeking proprietary deal flow and experienced operator peers.

Seasoned Operators

Seasoned Entrepreneurs who are currently scaling their existing organization and are running a business between 2mil-75mil in EBIDTA

M&A Advisors

Tax Mitigation Professionals, Wealth Advisors, Bankers, Investments Bankers, CFO, CPA, M&A Attorneys, Business Brokers, the team supporting the entire M&A process.

What to Expect

Three days designed for meaningful connection

The agenda balances keynote sessions with intimate workshops, curated networking, and exclusive VIP experiences. Every moment is structured to facilitate genuine relationships among operators, investors, and advisors.

October 19th

Welcome reception and official Acquicon Kick-off Pre-Party event for arriving attendees, speakers, and sponsors.

October 20th

Main stage keynotes, operator panels, deal labs, and private VIP experiences throughout the day.

October 21st

Advanced workshops, final networking sessions, and closing remarks from industry leaders.

Private VIP Dinner

Private Dinner for Select VIP Attendees, Speakers, Sponors a Great Night of Food and Entertainment

Workshops

Intensive sessions on acquisition strategy, valuation, integration, and scaling operations.

Networking

Structured introductions and unstructured time to build relationships with peers and partners.

Testimonials

Hear from operators and investors who've found their people here.

"The caliber of people in that room changed how I think about partnerships. These aren't transactional conversations they're real relationships."

Pete Larsen

M&A Lawyer / Real Estate Invest

"Acquicon is the perfect place to find all the M&A partners, Operators and hear from incredible speakers in one room"

John Curtin

Managing partner Harborstone Group

"The structured networking actually works. They put you in rooms with people who matter, and the conversations feel intentional, not forced."

Amy Johnson

Real Estate Investor

"This is where serious operators come to think bigger. The sessions are operator-led, the people are vetted, and the energy is different."

Dan Roberts

Legal Tech Founder
Paper OS

"I've been to dozens of conferences. This one feels like being invited into a room where people actually know what they are talking about and give you actionable knowledge"

Sway

Co-Owner / Homesourced.com

Workshops

Sessions built for Operators & Investors

Each workshop tackles the real problems operators face when scaling, acquiring, and building enterprise value. These are working sessions led by people who have done the deals and built the companies.
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Acquisition strategy and valuation

Navigate deal structures, pricing models, and negotiation tactics from experienced operators.

Integration and operational scaling

Learn how to integrate acquisitions and scale operations without losing momentum or culture.

Capital strategy and investor relations

Understand how to approach capital providers and structure relationships that fuel growth.

Exit planning and enterprise value

Build a roadmap for exit that maximizes value and aligns with your vision for the company.

Speakers

Meet the Speakers

Our speakers are not professional conference speakers. They are operators who have built and sold companies, investors who have deployed capital at scale, and advisors who have navigated the most complex transactions. They share what actually works.

Operator and founder perspective

Hear from founders and operators who have scaled from millions to hundreds of millions in revenue.

Capital provider insights

Learn what investors look for, how they evaluate deals, and what separates good from exceptional.

M&A advisor expertise

Gain tactical knowledge from attorneys, CPAs, and bankers who close the largest deals.

Industry and sector leaders

Understand trends and opportunities in the sectors where the most capital is flowing.

Location / Sandy Utah

Karen Gail Miller Conference Center

A Perfectly Crafted Conference Venue for the 2026 October Acquicon Conference nestly in the heart of Sandy Utah only 25 min away from the airport and an incredible view of the Wasatch Mountains.

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The archive

Moments that have built something real. From the VIP Dinner Exeriences, Pre Party Kickoffs, Panel Discussions, Workshops and Relationships Built

Salt Lake City

A mountain city built for serious business and clear thinking.

Travel and lodging

Direct flights from major hubs directly into Salt Lake Airport. Best location for Hotel is Sandy Utah.
*No Room Block has been reserved

Venue Location

Karen Gail Miller Conference Center / Sandy Utah
9750 S 300 W Building 2, Sandy, UT 84070

Interactive Conference Flow

The Location allows for Breakout rooms, Main Sessions and Open Networking for all participants.

VIP Experiences and Packages

Premium experiences for serious capital and operators

Enjoy VIP Private dinners, curated introductions, and exclusive access to the people and conversations that move deals forward.

Private VIP Dinner Experience

Intimate dinners with hand-selected operators, investors, and advisors focused on specific sectors.

Concierge introductions

Our team makes strategic introductions between people who should know each other and can help.

Premium seating and access

Reserved seating at keynotes, priority access to workshops, and exclusive networking sessions.

Curated relationship building

Structured time with peers and partners who are actively acquiring, investing, and scaling.

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FAQ

Everything you need to know about attending Acquicon 2026.

Who should attend Acquicon?

Acquicon is designed for operators building substantial enterprises, capital providers seeking quality deal flow, and M&A professionals navigating complex transactions. If you are actively involved in acquisitions, scaling, or exits, this conference is built for you.

How does the application process work?

We review each application to ensure attendees align with the conference mission and community standards. The process is straightforward and typically you will know within 24-48 hours if you are accepted. Apply early to secure your spot.

What are the ticketing options?

We offer general access and VIP experience tiers. Each tier includes conference sessions, networking, and meals. VIP includes private dinners, concierge introductions, and premium seating.

Is membership required to attend?

No. You can attend as a conference guest. Membership in Acquisition HQ is optional and provides year-round access to the ecosystem, deal flow, and community.

What should I know about logistics?

The conference runs on October 19th-21st in Sandy Utah at the Karen Gail Miller Conference Center. Hotels in Sandy Utah are the nearest suggested hotels to stay in. All meals and networking events are included. Detailed logistics are sent to confirmed attendees.

Still have questions?

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