Conference Agenda - December 17th, 2025
Included Workshops for Executives
(Workshop joining links will be emailed)
Executives need to attend a minimum of 4 Pre-Conference Workshops and 2 Post-Conference Workshops.
Six Pre-Conference Workshops
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
- Workshop #1December 3
- Workshop #2December 5
- Workshop #3December 10
- Workshop #4December 12
- Workshop #5December 15
- Workshop #6December 17 (Conference Day)
Three Post-Conference Workshops
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
- Workshop #1December 18
- Workshop #2January 7
- Workshop #3January 14
Guest Slot Agreement
Open Guest Slot Agreement7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
CDT
Virtual Conference Personal Set-up (BMC Full Conference Execs only)
Please use this time to make sure you are prepared for the start of your conference at 8 AM CDT.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
CDT
Pre-Conference Workshop #6 with Gerald O’Dwyer, Managing Director – BlackmoreConnects (Includes Full and LITE executives)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
CDT
Introductory remarks by Gerald Introduction by Executive to Private Equity Firms (30 secs for each Executive)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
CDT
Panel 1 – How To Pick The Right Private Equity Firm Partner
Moderator:
Panelists:
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10 minutes break | |
10:25 AM – 11:10 AM
CDT
Panel 2 – Valuations Through Volatility
Moderator:
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10 minutes break | |
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM
CDT
Panel 3 – What It’s Like to Work With a PE Investor
- Value creation process
- Differences in operating styles between firms
- Communication rhythms
- Board meetings and expectations
- Operational vs. strategic involvement
- Introductions / networks
- 100-day plan execution
- Budgets and alignment
- : Assessing a PE sponsor’s philosophy and approach to all of the above
- : Questions executives should ask during the courting phase to understand how a specific PE firm works with their CEOs
Moderator:
- Tim Van Mieghem, Partner – The ProAction Group
Panelists:
- Ariez Dustoor,
- Gerald Odwyer
- Rob Clark
- Jess Bailey
- Rick Grady
- Alex Allgood
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM
CDT
Speed Networking Sessions between Private Equity and Executive Attendees via Microsoft Teams.
Your Virtual Conference Roadmap To Success
Because we want your virtual conference experience to be positive, the following information provides details on how to maximize your time at the upcoming event.
- All Full conference executives should join the Virtual Conference between 7 AM and 8 AM CDT to ensure you are set up and ready with your computer, headset and camera. (LITE attendees will join at 8 AM CDT for Pre-Conference Workshop #6)
- There will be an executive introduction once the event begins where you will have the opportunity to briefly speak about your previous experience and future intentions for getting involved with Private Equity.
- As part of your prep for the conference you may consider listening to the webinars and taking notes.
- Please be punctual to the scheduled start, stop, and break time. The 10-minute breaks between panel sessions can be used as needed to step away from your computers.
- It is important to set large conference goals such as why you are attending and what you wish to accomplish overall. It is also important to set smaller goals for each interaction you have, such as identifying a specific thought, idea, or deal.
- Executives now, more than ever, need to be proactive about utilizing networking conferences to expedite their deals. It's all about expanding your PE funnel.
"One of the big reasons I came to the conference today, is that an important part of our strategy is finding deals where we can buy multiple companies and close them the same day, and one of the ways you can find companies that can do that is to find executives who have knowledge of industries or industry segments. who can lead us to the companies and we can put the businesses together."
Bill Kidd
Founding Partner
Kidd & Company
Kidd & Company
"Being able to expand your network outside the traditional network within your industry. Particularly, if you're looking for opportunities either with portfolio companies within private equity space and learning how they think, or looking for opportunity in terms of acquiring a business and getting somebody to help you. A lot of executives don't like that. It expands the possibilities of what people can so."
Jon Van Tuin
Business Development Executive
Trivest Partners
Trivest Partners
"I would definitely recommend attending if what's paramount to your investment strategy is executive talent with sort of thoughtful investment ideas. I thought this was a really unique way to development investment ideas as a firm, but also as a way to have an idea with a person that can help execute that strategy. I would definitely recommend this event to my fellow Private Equity executives"
Tate Bevis
Principal JMH Capital
Most Private Equity firms listen and ask questions based on Michael Porter’s 5 Forces.
Please watch the videos below for a refresher on Porter’s 5 Forces:
Participating Capital Providers And Speakers
Sean Healy
Keswick Partners
Jeff Gonyo
Geneva Glen Capital
