Tampa Bay’s Premier Network for Middle-Market M&A and Capital Formation
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum elevates the professionals and transactions shaping our region’s financial future. We bring together corporate executives, private equity investors, capital providers, and deal advisors through four annual networking panel events and our flagship annual Dealmaker Summit, featuring the prestigious Deal of the Year Awards. Join us to unpack recent local transactions, gain actionable market forecasts, and build high-value industry connections.
Interviews from our October event - Thank you Dakota Noel Productions, Videographer
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: Winter M&A Panel & Networking
Join Tampa Bay’s premier network of M&A professionals, corporate executives, and capital providers for an evening of insightful discussion and executive networking.
What to Expect:
In-Depth Panel Discussion: Hear directly from the dealmakers driving capital formation and economic growth in our region. Our expert panelists—Steve Tarte (CEO, Madrid CPWG), Scott Price (CEO, A-LIGN), and Nick Hormer (Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP)—will unpack recent middle-market transactions, share lessons learned from the trenches, and forecast what is on the horizon for the Tampa Bay deal ecosystem.
Premier Networking: Connect with the region's leading investment bankers, private equity investors, M&A attorneys, and business owners before and after the panel.
Market Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind successful local transactions across the M&A, PE/VC, and debt financing spaces.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club | Tampa, FL
2026 Events
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Q1 Dealmaker Forum Event
April 7th 2026
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Q2 Dealmaker Forum Event
July 28th 2026
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Q3 Dealmaker Forum Event
October 13th 2026
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Q4 Dealmaker Forum Event
December 15th 2026
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Annual Summit
February 11th 2027
Dealmaker Summit Event
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: Quarterly Recognition Events
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum to Showcase Local Financial Success
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum celebrates notable quarterly transactions and the firms behind them across the region. This initiative will:
Highlight Local Wins: Give Tampa Bay firms a platform to share their success.
Support Future Talent: Provide mentorship opportunities for University of Tampa finance students to learn from industry professionals.
Feature Student Research: Present in-depth analyses prepared by members of the Investment Banking Society.
Deal professionals are encouraged to work with students as they develop their presentations, offering insight and guidance throughout the process. These quarterly events foster meaningful networking and recognize the accomplishments of Tampa Bay’s financial community.
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit: Celebrating a Year of Success
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit is the premier annual event recognizing the most significant deals completed in the previous year.
It offers a unique opportunity to celebrate achievement and inspire continued excellence.
We strongly encourage nominations in the PE/VC, M&A, Debt, and Dealmaker of the Year categories.