2026
Corporate Growth Summit
Alberta’s Premier Conference for Mid-Market Growth, Capital & Transactions
15-16 APRIL
2026
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
Join 200+ business owners, investors, lenders, and advisors for two days of economic insight, deal intelligence, and high-value connections.
Platinum Sponsor
Where Alberta’s Growth and Deal Community Comes Together.
DECISION-READY INTELLIGENCE
Hear from Canada's top economists and transaction advisors on what 2026 means for your growth plan, capital strategy, and deal timing.
YOUR DEAL NETWORK IN ONE ROOM
Capital sources, M&A advisors, private equity firms, and mid-market operators. Curated, peer-level, and built for real relationships.
YOUR NEXT MOVE, DEFINED
Growing, financing, acquiring, or preparing for exit, leave with sharper options and the right people in your corner.
Corporate Growth Summit 2026
Alberta’s Premier Conference for Mid-Market Growth, Capital & Transactions
Join 200+ business owners, investors, lenders, and advisors for two days of economic insight, deal intelligence, and high-value connections.
15-16 APRIL 2026
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
Where Alberta’s Growth and Deal Community Comes Together.
GET MARKET-READY INSIGHT
Understand what’s changing in the economy and deal landscape.
MEET YOUR NEXT KEY CONTACT
Capital sources, advisors, and peers—built for referral and deal flow.
MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE
Leave with sharper options for growth, financing, or exit.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and a post-event happy hour with beer, wine, and light snacks.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This summit is not for everyone.
Built for leaders involved in mid-market growth, capital, and transactions.
Business owners and founders thinking about growth, financing, or exit
CEOs, CFOs, and executives responsible for capital strategy or major transactions
PE and investment professionals working mid-market deals in Canada
M&A advisors, corporate lawyers, and lenders serving Alberta's deal community
Corporate finance and strategy leaders navigating 2026
WHY ATTEND
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Understand the 2026 economic and deal environment
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Learn how transactions are being structured today
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Gain clarity on growth, financing, and exit options
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Connect with capital providers,
advisors, and peers
WHY ATTEND
01
Understand the 2026 economic and deal environment
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Learn how transactions are being structured today
03
Gain clarity on growth, financing, and exit options
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Connect with capital providers, advisors, and peers
Welcome Reception
April 15 | 5:00–8:00 PM — Atrium by Sabor
DAY 1
Network with 200+ business owners, private equity firms, financiers, and corporate advisors from across Canada.
Sponsored by
Full-Day Conference
April 16 | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM — JW Marriott Edmonton
A full day of practical, high-impact sessions including:
Economic outlook sponsored by TD Bank
Dealmaker panel featuring active middle-market participants
Discussions on growth strategies, market trends, and emerging opportunities
DAY 2
THE AGENDA
09:30 - 11: 00
Room 1
INTRODUCTION- THE EVOLVING THREAT LANDSCAPE
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Day 2
12:00 - 13:00
Room 1
PANEL DISCUSSION: RETHINKING CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY
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13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Room 1
PROTECTING DATA IN A VIRTUALIZED WORLD
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Room 2
THE BASICS OF OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
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15:00 - 15:30
Break
15:30 - 16:30
Room 1
FOSTERING AWARENESS AND USER EDUCATION
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Room 2
IDENTIFYING THE INSIDER THREAT
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16:30 - 17:30
Room 1
ADVANCED THREAT DETECTION AND RESPONSE (HANDS-ON WORKSHOP)
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17:30 - 18:30
Happy Hour
07:30 – 08:30
Main Ballroom
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
Sponsored by
Arrive, connect, and settle in before the day's programming begins.
08:30 – 08:40
Main Ballroom
OPENING REMARKS
11:30 - 12:00
April 16
09:30 – 10:00
Networking Break
08:40 – 09:30
Main Ballroom
ECONOMIC UPDATE
Sponsored by
James Maple,
TD Bank Group
Gain insights into the current economic landscape and what lies ahead for businesses and investors. Key macroeconomic trends, interest rates, inflation, and market conditions, with a focus on implications for growth, capital markets, and deal activity.
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Break
10:00 – 10:30
Main Ballroom
M&A MARKET UPDATE
Bob Dunn,
GF Data
An inside look at current middle-market M&A activity across North America. Valuation trends, deal structures, and key market dynamics shaping private equity and strategic transactions.
12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH
11:00 – 12:00
Main Ballroom
DEAL MAKERS PANEL
Sponsored by
Karim Mashnuk,
ATB Capital
Kuba Soltysiak,
CBGF
Michael Ciaramella,
Longbow Capital
Jason Moser,
PFM Capital
Jason Moser,
PFM Capital
Terry Freeman,
ATB Capital
Experienced investment bankers and private equity professionals discuss the current deal environment, where capital is flowing, and what buyers are looking for. The panel will explore sourcing opportunities, valuation expectations, and the M&A outlook for the year ahead.
13:45 – 14:30
Networking Break
13:00 – 13:45
Main Ballroom
PERSPECTIVES ON CAPITAL ALLOCATION IN THE U.S.
Jordan Hokanson,
Hokansan Capital
As capital flows increasingly cross borders, understanding the U.S. investment landscape is critical for Canadian companies. How U.S. investors evaluate opportunities, allocate capital, and how Alberta businesses can position themselves to attract investment and scale.
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
Main Ballroom
KEYNOTE SESSION
Sponsored by
Jake Karls,
Mid-Day Squares
Mackenzie Regent,
Kalos
Mid-Day Squares co-founder Jake Karls shares the story behind building one of North America's fastest-growing snack brands. Candid insights on marketing, authenticity, and entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a brand that stands out and earns lasting loyalty.
15:30 – 15:45
Main Ballroom
CLOSING REMARKS
Jeff Tetz,
Results
Arrive, connect, and settle in before the day's programming begins.
15:45 – 17:00
Outside Main Ballroom
CLOSING HAPPY HOUR
A considered investment of your time
For leaders responsible for growth decisions, the cost of missing key conversations often exceeds the cost of attending them.
The ACG Edmonton Corporate Growth Summit exists to support informed decision-making, trusted relationships, and long-term growth.
If those outcomes matter to you, this is where you should be.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Showcase your firm to senior decision-makers before deals begin.
For sponsorship information, contact:
Karina Chin – edmonton@acg.org | 780-984-2281
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
About ACG
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the global network for mid-market growth and M&A professionals, with 90+ chapters worldwide.
ACG Edmonton connects Alberta’s business owners, investors, lenders, and advisors through high-quality events and peer-level relationships.
Our Valued Partners
Proudly supported by leading organizations in the Canadian deal community.
Our Valued Partners
Proudly supported by leading organizations in the Canadian deal community.
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