Independent Sponsor Conference May 25th and 26th, 2027

May 25, 2027
May 26, 2027

Opus Connect is excited to continue our long-running Independent Sponsor Conference — an expanded, two-day evolution of our Independent Sponsor Summit (5/25-5/26). Hosted in NYC at The Aurelian, this in-person gathering promises to foster dynamic connections between capital providers and independent sponsors from across the United States and Canada.

This event is the perfect opportunity for M&A professionals looking to expand their network and find potential deal partners. You’ll have the chance to meet with capital providers and independent sponsors from all over the US and Canada, in highly interactive rotations. We pre-select all attendees to ensure quality and facilitate efficient deal-making.

Day 1 Highlights 5/25:
Delve deep into the independent sponsor model with an array of panels featuring top-tier sponsors, capital providers, and M&A professionals, set in New York City. This in-person event, hosted at The Aurelian, will highlight the latest trends shaping how independent sponsors find, fund, and grow their deals, promising a day full of learning and connection followed by an evening cocktail reception.

Day 2 Highlights 11/5:
The second day continues with our signature Independent Sponsor Deal Connect speed-networking, offering a series of highly interactive, one-on-one meetings. This day is dedicated to laying the groundwork for fruitful collaborations and deal-making.

NYC Independent Sponsor Conference

Benefits for participants

Day 1 Benefits (5/25):

  • Insightful Panels: Engage with leading experts during our sessions, each deeply involved in the independent sponsor landscape.
  • Networking Opportunities: Between sessions, enjoy dedicated networking breaks, including a final evening cocktail reception, allowing you to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.

Day 2 Benefits (5/26):

  • Expand your network: Meet a diverse range of capital providers and independent sponsors from across the country. Forge valuable connections and explore potential deal partnerships.
  • Concentrated one-on-one meetings: Save time and accelerate your deal-making process with 12 strictly-timed 15-minute meetings. Each meeting is designed to maximize efficiency and optimize your networking opportunities.
  • Networking Lunch: Enjoy additional opportunities to mingle with all attendees, reconnect with those you met in meetings, and introduce yourself to others you didn’t.
  • Sponsorship opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities to increase your visibility and make a lasting impression on potential partners.

Summit w/ Panels

  • 9am
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 11:30am
  • 12:30-2:00pm
  • 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 3:30pm
  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Breakfast/Networking
    Panel 1
    Networking Break
    Panel 2
    Networking Lunch
    Panel 3
    Networking Break
    Panel 4
    Cocktail Reception

    Deal Connect

  • 9am
  • 9:30am -12:30pm
  • 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Check-in & Welcome
    1:1 Meetings
    Networking Lunch