September 29 - 30, 2025 | NEW YORK

19th Independent Sponsors Summit

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400 +

Attendees

1000 +

1X1 Networking Meetings

35 +

Speakers

More Meetings. More Content. Maximum Impact.

Join us September 29–30, 2025, in New York City for the 19th Independent Sponsors Summit, the premier gathering for independent sponsors and capital providers, featuring our most expansive program to date.

This year's event features an expanded agenda with 26 one-on-one meetings per attendee, thematic meeting blocks for targeted networking, and enhanced content sessions tailored to both independent sponsors and capital providers. Engage in confidential Chatham House discussions and interactive roundtables delivered by a diverse lineup of expert speakers.

With over 400 attendees and 1,000+ networking meetings, this summit offers boosted opportunities to accelerate your deal pipeline and forge lasting connections.

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Why Attend?

Maximize Strategic Connections with 26 Tailored 1x1 Meetings

Engage in 26 personalized one-on-one meetings, double the number from previous editions

Thematic 1x1 Meeting Blocks for Targeted Interactions

Engage in one-on-one meetings organized around specific themes, ensuring that interactions are intentional and aligned with your interests

Achieve Results

These numbers don't lie! 95% of our attendees meet new prospects or secure deals at our events

Identify the Right Partners

Meet over 400 top Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers, all focused on finding the right partners for their deals. Effectively match opportunities to maximize success

What’s New for New York

Maximize Your Networking with Increased 1x1 Meetings Across Both Days

Kick off and close the day with high-impact 1x1 meetings — designed to maximize your dealmaking opportunities from the moment you arrive until the final conversation.

Targeted Connections with Thematic 1x1s

Each 1x1 meeting block is now themed to ensure more intentional conversations — helping you connect with the right partners, boost your meeting success rate, and elevate your overall event experience.

Expanded Content Offerings

We've expanded the volume and diversity of content across both days, offering deeper thought leadership and a richer experience for both Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers.

More Opportunities to Connect

We’ve increased attendee networking across the board, with more unstructured time to build real relationships, including two dedicated cocktail receptions for casual, high-value connections.

Network With Leading

Independent Sponsors
Capital Providers
Private Equity Firms
Family Offices
Institutional Investors
High Net Worth Individuals
M&A Intermediaries/Advisors

Key Topics Covered

Maximizing The Utility Of Your Operating Partners, & Building Trust & Synergy Between Your Firm & Your Portcos
Finding The Best People In Today’s Market & Using Your Talent Strategy To Drive Growth
Fully Harnessing Digital Tech, AI & Analytics To Realize Efficiencies
Strategies To Drive Top Line Growth & Accelerate Time To Value

What Our Attendees Are Saying

An efficient, affordable way for independent sponsors and capital providers to build meaningful relationships and learn about industry developments

Paul ShufroPrincipal, Greyrock Capital Group

The great turnout always leaves me with new value-add relationships so I can grow my deal flow

Douglas LanceyManaging Director, Tamarix Capital Partners

The well-structured sessions and networking consistently uncover potential partners, making this event a valuable platform for our business development

Paul OrisSenior Associate, Tecum Capital

This is one of the few forums where everyone can come together in one spot

Nick BarkerPartner, Longhouse Partners

This conference has been eye-opening

Tarrus RichardsonCEO, IMB Development Corporation

Is a really good mix of Capital Providers and independent sponsors. Interesting topics but also high-quality attendee base

Nikolas MillerDirector, Prudential Private Capital

We’ve met some interesting people who we hope to transact with, and we’ve also met some potential investors

Ahmed FattouhFounder and CEO, Interprivate

This is a great forum to meet both independent sponsors but also more so capital providers

Lenore KopkoManaging Director, Artemis Capital

It’s a central meeting place where people are coming from a variety of locations

Ahmed FattouhFounder and CEO, Interprivate

There’s a lot of really significant players who are actively doing deals in the industry. Being top of mind and seeing them is really valuable for us as a law firm

Chase StuartPartner, Ice Miller

Everything from accounting firms to the lawyers, to the private equity firms and independent sponsors, it’s a really great place for you to meet some folks who are within your ecosystem. The content here at this conference is really super, I think the presenters are really super

Nanette HeidePartner, Duane Morris

I would absolutely tell people to come particularly folks in my shoes that are trying to develop their network of capital providers and also trying to meet other independent sponsors

Nick Barker Partner, Longhouse Partners

I have been here for all eight years. What I come back for is just the quality of people who I meet

David Acharya

I will continue to be a repeat participant in iglobal but mostly because it’s got the right people

Tarrus RichardsonCEO, IMB Development Corporation

We love this conference, we will be back next year. I tell them that every year, it’s been really phenomenal

Sylvie GadantPartner, Citrin Cooperman

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