Chicago Man/Ind Deal Connect & Summit – August 21st, 2025

Aug 21, 2025

Opus Connect is excited to announce its Chicago Manufacturing & Industrial Deal Connect speed-networking event with investment banks. Hosted at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Chicago, this in-person gathering fosters dynamic connections between capital providers and investment bankers across the U.S. and Canada, focusing exclusively on Manufacturing & Industrial deals.

This event is ideal for M&A professionals seeking to expand their network and explore potential deals in the sector. Through highly interactive rotations, attendees will engage with pre-selected capital providers and investment banks, ensuring quality connections and efficient deal-making.

All approved attendees of Deal Connect are expected to attend all scheduled meetings for the day. Missing three or more meetings will be treated as a ‘no-show’ and therefore subject to the no-show fee. Please reach out to an Opus Connect team member if further clarification is needed.

Benefits for participants

  • Concentrated and efficient one-on-one meetings: You’ll have the opportunity to save time and meet a range of potential deal partners through 10 meetings, each strictly 15 minutes long.
  • Afternoon Content: An afternoon of consecutive panels featuring industry leading M&A professionals with a focus on current trends impacting the Manufacturing and Industrial deal landscape.
  • Cocktail networking reception: You’ll also get to attend a networking reception where you can connect with other professionals and build new relationships.
  • Sponsorship opportunities: We offer sponsorship opportunities for those looking to increase their visibility and maximize their exposure at the event.

Schedule

  • 10 am
  • 10:30 am - 1:15 pm (11:45 - 12 pm Break)
  • 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Check-in & Welcome
    Deal Connect Meetings
    Lunch for DC Attendees
    Summit Attendee Check-in & Welcome
    Private Debt Panels
    Cocktail Reception
    Sponsor Dinner