Description

Join us May 27 & 28, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for briefings on the latest data, trends and best practices in the lower middle market, as well as updates on the challenges and opportunities on the legislative and regulatory horizons. The Deal Summit also features DeaLinx, an exclusive deal-sourcing opportunity for fund managers, independent sponsors, and investment bankers.

Conference Access Requirements

Your conference badge must be worn at all times and is required to attend all conference sessions, receptions, and to access all conference areas, including the Networking Lounge.

Eligibility & Attendance Restrictions

Participation by Professional Service Providers—including accounting, consulting, due diligence, fund administration, industry data research, legal, net lease-back, and software firms—is limited to event sponsors only.

In addition, lenders must be SBIA members or conference sponsors to attend.

For questions regarding eligibility, please contact us at events@sbia.org.

Registration Transfers & No Shows

Registration may be transferred within your firm only by emailing events@sbia.org. Transfers outside your firm are not permitted. 

Refunds will not be issued for no-shows.