First Annual Dealmaker Summit
First Annual Dealmaker Summit
Our First Annual Dealmaker Summit is the prestigious culmination of a year's worth of insightful analysis and dynamic presentations. At this gala event, we honor the exceptional achievements within Tampa Bay's M&A community.
Nominate an award candidate here: https://www.tampabaydealmakerforum.com/summit-nomination
We will recognize the region's most impactful deals and the brilliant minds behind them.
This gala provides an unparalleled opportunity to:
Showcase Top Deals: Spotlight the most significant and innovative transactions that have shaped the Tampa Bay business landscape.
Recognize Dealmakers: Acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the individuals and firms who have driven these successful deals.
Inspire Future Leaders: Motivate and encourage the next generation of finance professionals through the celebration of excellence.
Foster Networking: Connect industry leaders in a collaborative environment of shared success.
Join us as we celebrate the ingenuity, dedication, and vision that fuels Tampa Bay's thriving deal-making community.
Dealmaker Forum
First Annual Dealmaker Summit - February 2026
Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
The Annual Dealmaker Summit
The Annual Dealmaker Summit is the prestigious culmination of a year's worth of insightful analysis and dynamic presentations. At this gala event, we honor the exceptional achievements within Tampa Bay's M&A community.
Based on the research presented by our talented student analysts throughout our quarterly forums, we will recognize the region's most impactful deals and the brilliant minds behind them.
This gala provides an unparalleled opportunity to:
Showcase Top Deals: Spotlight the most significant and innovative transactions that have shaped the Tampa Bay business landscape.
Recognize Dealmakers: Acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the individuals and firms who have driven these successful deals.
Inspire Future Leaders: Motivate and encourage the next generation of finance professionals through the celebration of excellence.
Foster Networking: Connect industry leaders in a collaborative environment of shared success.
Join us as we celebrate the ingenuity, dedication, and vision that fuels Tampa Bay's thriving deal-making community.
Dealmaker Forum
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: August Event
Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, University of Tampa
We're incredibly honored to have Nelson T. Castellano, Managing Shareholder of Trenam Law, serving as the moderator for our panel at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Nelson brings incredible expertise in corporate and business law, M&A, and venture capital, and we're excited for his leadership in guiding our discussion.
The event includes an overview of the area’s top deals by the University of Tampa Finance students and an in-depth panel discussion of select deals. This is preceded and followed by networking with industry leaders in the M&A and dealmaking financial landscape. Don't miss this celebration of Tampa Bay's vibrant financial community! Sign up today!
Event Highlights:
Spotlight on Q2-2025's Top Deals: Gain insights into the most significant deals that shaped Tampa Bay's business landscape in the most recent quarter.
Student-Led Presentations: Hear from University of Tampa finance students as they unveil their in-depth analysis of these groundbreaking deals.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, dealmakers, and aspiring finance professionals in a dynamic environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit and celebrate the accomplishments of our vibrant financial community!
Sign up today!
Dealmaker Forum - April Event
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: April Event
Christina Georgacopoulos of the Tampa Bay Business Journal will moderate a panel discussing recent deals impacting the Tampa Bay area. Panelists Jerrett Smith of Ballast Point Ventures, Joe Vattamattam of Healthmap Solutions, John Astrab of BMO Harris Bank, and Brian Model of Topmark Partners will discuss their recent deals. The event includes an overview of the area’s top deals by the University of Tampa Finance students and an in-depth panel discussion of select deals. This is preceded and followed by networking with industry leaders in M&A and dealmaking and a vision for 2025's financial landscape. Don't miss this celebration of Tampa Bay's vibrant financial community! Sign up today!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
5:30 PM 8:00 PM
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center (map)
Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, University of Tampa