Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit

We're kicking off the Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit with a welcome from our host, who will set the stage for the sessions ahead, walk through what to expect, and introduce the theme driving today's conversations: what it actually looks like to take your AI strategy to the next level.

For the first time, we're revealing the results of the AI in M&A 2026 survey, developed in partnership with M&A Science. In this session, we'll share what hundreds of corporate development leaders said about how they're using AI today, where adoption is accelerating, and what's still holding teams back. Expect honest data, real benchmarks, and a frank discussion about what it means for the future of dealmaking.

An interactive panel led by corporate development leaders who are acutally using AI in their day to day strategies. They'll share how their teams are navigating AI adoption across the deal lifecycle, and answer audience question along the way.

Come ready to participate! This session includes live polls and open Q&A, so the conversation goes where the room takes it.

See how AI works inside a real deal workflow. In this live walkthrough, we'll highlight specific DealRoom features that help teams move faster, from surfacing pipeline insights to accelerating diligence, without adding complexity.

A one-on-one conversation with a DealRoom customer about how they're applying AI at different stages of the deal lifecycle. Expect candid takeaways on what's working, what required adjustment, and how their team thinks about AI as part of their broader M&A strategy.

We have something new to share. Our host will wrap the day with key takeaways from across the sessions and leave attendees with a clear next step for bringing what they've learned back to their teams.