Tickets for the February 26th Dealmaker Summit Event are Available Now!
Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Location: Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club
1601 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Keynote Speaker: Mark Wilson
We are honored to announce that Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year's summit. As the leader of Florida's largest and most influential business advocacy organization, Mark is the driving force behind the initiatives securing Florida’s future as a global competitor.
Mark serves as the architect of the Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy, a strategic framework focused on talent supply, innovation, infrastructure, and business climate. A unifying voice for the business community, he leads the charge on creating high-paying jobs and vibrant communities through the Florida Business Agenda.
Recognized as Florida Trend's 2023 Floridian of the Year, Mark brings unparalleled insight into the political and economic landscape of our state. His leadership extends nationally as the recent Chair of the National Association of State Chambers and through his service on the Board of Directors for Select Florida and the U.S. Chamber's Committee of 100.
Thank you to our 2026 Summit Event Sponsors!
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum celebrates the heart of our region's thriving economy: the middle-market deal community. We honor the M&A professionals who drive economic and capital formation across the Tampa Bay area.
At our events, we feature the presentation of three deals: one in M&A, one in PE or VC, and one in Debt. These deals will be presented by the deal team members themselves or by students from the University of Tampa's finance program who identified, researched, and reported on them.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow dealmakers from the Tampa Bay area and gain valuable insights into the world of M&A.
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Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: Quarterly M&A Recognition Events
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum to Showcase Local Financial Success
The Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa is thrilled to introduce a quarterly forum dedicated to spotlighting the triumphs of financial deal-making in the Tampa Bay region. This exciting initiative will:
Shine a Light on Local Success: Offer a stage for Tampa Bay firms to share their accomplishments.
Empower the Next Generation: Create invaluable mentorship opportunities for the University of Tampa's finance students to learn from the best.
Student-Led Deep Dives: Showcase comprehensive presentations crafted by dedicated members of the Investment Banking Society.
We invite deal team professionals to actively engage with students, providing guidance and expertise as they prepare their presentations. These quarterly gatherings promise to cultivate a dynamic networking atmosphere and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tampa Bay's financial community.
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit: Celebrating a Year of Success
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit is an annual highlight, showcasing the most impressive deals shaping the Tampa Bay business landscape.
Hosted by The University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, this premier event offers a unique platform to celebrate achievement and inspire future success.
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Kick Off Event
January 2025
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Q1 Forum
April 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Q2 Forum
July 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event
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Q3 Forum
October 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event - Tickets available now!
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Annual Summit
February 2026
Dealmaker Summit Event - Details To Be Announced Soon
FAQs
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M&A - Sell-side and Buy-side
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Debt Financing
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The January 2025 and the 2025 Quarterly events will be held at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the the University of Tampa.
Address: The University of Tampa, Maureen A. Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building, 820 W North A St 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606
The Summit will be held at the Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club:
1601 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
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Contact the board members at: info@tampabaydealmakerforum.com