Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: April Dealmaker Panel & Networking Event
Join Tampa Bay’s top M&A professionals, private equity investors, and corporate executives on April 7th at the Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club for our spring Dealmaker Forum.
This exclusive business networking event features an in-depth panel discussion where local dealmakers will unpack recent middle-market transactions and forecast the future of the Tampa Bay deal ecosystem.
Meet Our Moderator: Dara Shareef, Shareholder and Board Director with Benchmark International
We are excited to announce that Dara Shareef, a Shareholder and Board Director with Benchmark International, will be moderating our upcoming panel discussion. Dara brings a rare, 360-degree perspective to the deal table. Over the course of his career, he has held virtually every role in a transaction, serving as a CEO, CFO, COO, board member, and venture capital investor. Because he has lived it, he understands exactly how buyers think and what operators fear. Drawing on his extensive M&A experience across industries like SaaS, healthcare, IT services, and niche manufacturing, Dara is uniquely positioned to guide our expert panelists through an in-depth conversation on Tampa Bay's middle-market ecosystem.
Event Highlights:
Expert M&A Panel: Gain actionable market insights from the professionals driving local capital formation and economic growth.
Premier Networking: Connect face-to-face with Tampa Bay's leading investment bankers, attorneys, and business owners.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
Secure your spot today to connect and collaborate with the leaders shaping Tampa Bay's financial landscape.
Register today to secure your spot at this exciting event!