Categories for Van 2020 Program

Welcome remarks by Conference Chair Shannon Susko & Opening Keynote: Intelex, an Acquisition Story

This behind-the-scenes discussion dives deep into the June 2019 $750M+ CAD strategic acquisition of Intelex Technologies ULC byIndustrial Scientific, a... Read More

So You Want To Be “M&A Ready”? Behold: The Checklist!

Whether you want to be ready for a knock on the door, or you are embarking on an acquisition strategy,... Read More

M&A & The Changing Landscape of Liquidity for Technology

Pandemic or not, Canada has the talent, capital and innovation to build global tech giants. There are now more options... Read More

A1: Selling to a Third Party – Who Do You Need On Your Side (and What Will It Cost)?

If you want the biggest possible exit one day, you’ll likely want to “run a process” to attract multiple bidders... Read More

A2: How To Be a Buyer: When it Makes Sense to Ante Up

Covid is presenting potential buyers with new acquisition opportunities every day – is now the time to consider growth by... Read More

Virtual Networking Break

Closing Keynote: Lessons from Seasoned Buyers

Positioning your company based on your technology, product, team or brand could be the single most powerful factor to ultimately... Read More

Virtual Meet & Greet

Welcome with Conference Chair Shannon Susko & Opening Keynote: Buyside Drilldown – Closing, and Holding Down Acquisitions in Uncertain Times

COVID-19 did more than distort valuations, it shifted buyer/seller priorities within deal terms and normal course due diligence activities.  Opportunities... Read More

B1: Reverse Takeovers: Going Public as an Option for Liquidity

So…. you need cash for growth, or share currency to make acquisitions down the road – but you want to... Read More