Following the success of the M&A Awards, we invite Belgian dealmakers to get together more regularly! Come and meet fellow professionals in M&A, corporate finance and private equity. The events of the M&A Community are the ideal setting to catch up and share knowledge and experiences.
In 2023, we organise two M&A Fora, one Young M&A Forum and the M&A Summer Party. See below for more information and to register for one or all of the activities. Looking forward to seeing you again!
STRATEGIC M&A: WHEN M&A DRIVES LONG-TERM VALUE CREATION
You might think: of course M&A is a strategy for value creation, that’s logical. And yet, there are numerous examples of deals that are not embedded in a larger strategy and are not successful. Let’s take a step back and look at the essence of strategic M&A. Ideally, a company develops a long-term vision and strategy, of which mergers and acquisitions are an essential part. Studies have shown that companies that do this, create substantially more value than those that operate ad hoc. Why then does it still go wrong? Our panel of professionals from different areas of expertise discusses observations, insights, ideas and suggestions to guide and advise companies in different stages: in the general strategy phase (M&A as part of a bigger picture), during the process and PMI.
Places are limited to 50 persons so reserve your seat now!
Program
18.30 – 19.00: reception
19.00 – 20.00: Interactive panel discussion
20.00 – 21.00: Networking, drinks and snacks
Practical information
Location: Office of Eight Advisory, Avenue des Arts 53, 1000 Brussels.
Time: 18.30 - 21.00
Participation is free of charge. Since places are limited, we count on your presence when you register. Should you be unable to attend, please notify the organization at least one week prior to the event. Participation is limited to max. 3 persons of the same company.
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HOW YOUNG M&A PROFESSIONALS CAN BE AGENTS OF CHANGE
Times are changing so it’s interesting to see if and how the M&A profession evolves. During this Young M&A Forum, we will look at three domains specifically:
Diversity: what is your experience with diversity in your office? How can we create more inclusive and diverse environments?
Work-life balance: M&A can be very demanding and the cliché says there is no work-life balance in M&A. However, young professionals become more and more aware of the importance of leisure, social life and me-time for their wellbeing. At the same time, our job is an essential part of life, so how do we deal with this struggle?
Bridging the gap between “young” and “senior” M&A professionals: between generations, there might be a lot lost in translation. How do you find connection with the more experienced people in your office? How do we enhance communication and stimulate knowledge sharing?
Places are limited to 65 persons so reserve your seat now!
Program
18.30 – 19.00: reception
19.00 – 20.00: Keynote followed by interactive panel discussion
20.00 – 21.00: Networking, drinks and snacks
Practical information
Location: Office of Simont Braun, The Hype, Avenue de Louise 250 (10), Brussels.
Time: 18.30 - 21.00
Participation is free of charge. Since places are limited, we count on your presence when you register. Should you be unable to attend, please notify the organization at least one week prior to the event. Participation is limited to max. 3 persons of the same company.
Principal sponsor:
Hosted by:
SHARE SOME SUMMER VIBES
Last year’s first edition of the Summer Party was a hit, so let’s do it again!
At the end of August, when most people are returning from their holidays and before getting into the rush of September, we invite you to come and share your summer stories with your colleagues and peers. Good weather, laid-back atmosphere, nice people… What’s not to like?
Program
17.30 Reception with drinks, bites, music and sunshine
19.00 Dinner
Afterwards: again drinks, music and maybe some dance moves…
Practical information
Location: Châlet Robinson, Sentier de l’Embarcadère 1, 1000 Brussels.
Time: 17.30 - 22.00
Participation is free of charge. We count on your presence when you register. Should you be unable to attend, please notify the organization at least one week prior to the event.
Principal Sponsor:
More information soon.