Acquisition Conference 2026 V.2
ACQUICON National Conference
October 19th–21, 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah
Acquicon is a premier national conference hosted by Acquisition HQ, bringing together experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and M&A professionals focused on acquiring, scaling, and exiting businesses. This two-day event convenes a highly curated room of seasoned operators, capital providers, and deal experts to share strategies, form partnerships, and explore real acquisition opportunities.
Detailed Agenda:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 — BUILD THE RELATIONSHIPS
Day 0 | Experience • Trust • Connection
1:00–4:00 PM — Conference + Sponsor Setup | Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
1:00–4:00 PM — Optional Wellness Experience | JIKO
5:00–6:00 PM — Kickoff Party Arrival + Networking | The GRID
6:00–6:30 PM — Official ACQUICON Welcome | Nathan & Lacey Byrd + Partners
6:30–8:00 PM — The GRID Experience | Racing • Competition • Networking
8:00–9:00 PM — Closing Networking + Curated Introductions
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 — BUILD THE ASSET
Day 1 | Growth • Enterprise Value • Capital • Transaction Readiness
8:00–9:00 AM — Registration + Breakfast + Networking
9:00–9:30 AM — ACQUICON Opening | Nathan Byrd
9:30–10:20 AM — Keynote: Ownership Shift — Building Businesses That Become Wealth Architecture | Scott Danner
10:30–11:00 AM — Ownership Exchange | 7 Strategic Networking Zones
11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Enterprise Value Hot Seat
12:00–1:30 PM — Lunch With an Expert | 12 Expert-Led Tables
12:30–1:30 PM — Deal Room | Acquisitions • Capital • Investment Opportunities
1:30–3:00 PM — Workshops | Two Rounds
Predictable Customer Growth — Thryv
Scaling Sales Systems — Michelle Terpstra
401(k) & Enterprise Value — Fisher SMB
Quality of Earnings & Transaction Readiness
Capital Formation & Readiness
3:00–3:40 PM — Fireside: Advanced Tax Strategy for Owners | Merrill Taylor
3:40–4:00 PM — Day 1 Closing | Nathan Byrd
4:00–6:00 PM — Open Networking + Deal Conversations
6:00–9:00 PM — ACQUICON VIP Dinner | Hale Center
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 — DEPLOY THE WEALTH
Day 2 | Liquidity • Allocation • Preservation • Legacy
7:30–8:30 AM — Private Partner Breakfast | Invite Only
8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast + Networking
9:00–9:20 AM — Day 2 Opening | Nathan Byrd
9:30–10:20 AM — Keynote: From Founder to Family Office | Steve Austin
10:30–11:15 AM — Capital Allocation Hot Seat
11:30 AM–12:00 PM — AHQ Relationship Advisory | AI-Assisted Strategic Matchmaking
12:00–1:30 PM — Wealth Strategy: Lunch With an Expert | 10 Expert Tables
1:30–2:00 PM — Economic Fireside: State of the Lower Middle Market
2:00–3:30 PM — Workshops | Two Rounds
Tax-Efficient Capital & Exit Strategies — Taylor Proactive Team
Capital Allocator's Workbook — Alpha Wealth Funds
Leverage Without Liquidity — Infinity Investment
Investment Structures, Fund Formation & Due Diligence
How Professional Investors Decide Where to Invest
3:30–4:00 PM — ACQUICON Closing Ceremony | Nathan Byrd
Unlike traditional conferences, Acquicon focuses on practical execution and meaningful relationships. Attendees will hear from founders who have built and exited companies, private equity leaders deploying capital, investment bankers structuring transactions, and advisors guiding complex deals.
Through keynotes, panels, and tactical workshops, participants gain actionable insight into sourcing deals, structuring capital, increasing enterprise value, and navigating successful exits.
VIP Experience
The VIP experience includes an exclusive private dinner with speakers, investors, sponsors, and Acquisition HQ leadership. This curated evening provides a relaxed environment for deeper conversations, trusted relationship building, and high-level networking among active operators and capital partners. VIP guests also receive priority seating and curated introductions throughout the conference.
Who Attends
Acquicon is designed for three core archetypes within the Acquisition HQ ecosystem:
• Seasoned Operators leading companies generating $2M–$50M+ EBITDA seeking growth through acquisition and strategic expansion.
• Capital Providers including private equity firms, family offices, and accredited investors seeking high-quality deal flow.
• M&A Experts such as attorneys, lenders, investment bankers, and advisors who structure and support transactions.
By bringing these three groups together in a highly intentional environment, Acquicon creates a space where capital meets opportunity and strategic partnerships are formed.
Join us in Salt Lake City on October 20–21, 2026 to connect with serious dealmakers and gain the insights and relationships needed to grow through acquisition.