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The largest forum for networking and discussion of special purpose acquisition companies and alternative IPO techniques.

Doug Ellenoff speaking on stage

Planning the Future of SPACs

Successful finance professionals know that whenever they face an uncertain market, it’s best to be informed with reliable information.

Anyone involved with special purpose acquisition companies cannot afford to miss The SPAC Conference 2023. Each year, this renowned conference hosted by DealFlow Events is widely considered the best in its class, delivering the most current and reliable information needed to thrive in the increasingly challenging SPAC market.

Those who are serious about SPACs know this event is the most important forum for networking and gaining expert perspectives. Now, with all the uncertainty surrounding the future of SPACs, it’s more important than ever to meet and discuss these topics with experts across a range of disciplines.

Are you considering a SPAC merger?

If you’re a private company considering a SPAC merger (or currently conducting a SPAC merger), we’re offering a unique opportunity to network with the largest group of deal-makers in the business. The conference includes private meeting space for executives interested in meeting with management teams and investors.

Qualifying companies will enjoy all the benefits of attendance which includes access to private meeting areas and use of scheduling software to facilitate introductions. And best of all… if you qualify to participate, you get a free ticket!

Who Attends

SPAC Executives

Law Firms

Brokerage Firms

Institutional Investors

Hedge Funds

SPAC Investors

Investor Relations Professionals

Investment Bankers

Fund Managers

Underwriter and Issuer Counsel

SPAC Targets

Private Equity Investors

Deal Advisors

Accountants

SPAC Sponsors and Management

Structured Finance Investors

Why You Should Attend

The SPAC Conference is the place where the industry’s thought-leaders gather to discuss near-term strategies for deal-making and long-term trends in the market. Attendees will learn from the most experienced and respected professionals working in SPACs today. Their panels and presentations give context to the current state of the market, while considering the future of what’s to come and how best to prepare.

Networking

Offering the largest gathering of investors, bankers and management teams in the business. You can count on the best networking to maximize your business development.

1-on-1 Meetings

The SPAC Conference includes 1-on-1 meetings that you can schedule through our event app, allowing you to connect with conference attendees even before the event.

Expert Speakers

Our panelists and presenters are thought leaders in the business. They’ll provide perspective on both the current and expected state of the market.

Education

Comprehensive and technical discussions of legal issues, finance trends, and deal dynamics.




Networking

Offering the largest gathering of investors, bankers and management teams in the business. You can count on the best networking to maximize your business development.

1-on-1 Meetings

The SPAC Conference includes 1-on-1 meetings that you can schedule through our event app, allowing you to connect with conference attendees even before the event.

Expert Speakers

Our panelists and presenters are thought leaders in the business. They’ll provide perspective on both the current and expected state of the market.

Education

Comprehensive and technical discussions of legal issues, finance trends, and deal dynamics.

As we’ve heard time and time again, those who attend The SPAC Conference gain a competitive edge over those who do not.

Thought Leading Speakers

Donna Ackerly

Senior Vice President

Laurel Hill

Karim Anani

Americas FAAS Transaction Leader

Ernst & Young

Guy Barudin

Director

Chardan Capital Markets

Will Braeutigam

US Capital Markets Transactions Leader

Deloitte

Jackie Cohen

Partner

Ropes & Gray

James Cotto

Managing Director

Morgan Stanley, Cotto Wealth Management Group

Tamar Donikan

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

Josh DuClos

Partner

Sidley

Yelena Dunaevsky

Senior Vice President & Partner

Woodruff Sawyer

Doug Ellenoff

Partner

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Anne Frank-Shapiro

COO

Climate Real Impact Solutions

James Graf

CEO

Graf Acquisition Corp

Jay Heller

Head of Capital Markets

Nasdaq

Mike Holbert

Managing Director

The Benchmark Company

Priya Cherian Huskins

Senior Vice President & Partner

Woodruff Sawyer

Matt Jacques

Partner & Managing Director

Alix Partners

Michael Johns

Partner

Maples Group

Stephen Kadenacy

Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner

SilverBox Capital

Derek Kearns

Managing Director, SPAC Practice Leader

Centri Consulting

Adam Kerbis

Investment Banking Director

UBS

Jeffrey Kranzel

Partner

Deloitte

Huan Lou

Partner

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP

Ryan J. Maierson

Partner

Latham & Watkins

Kristi Marvin

Founder

SPACInsider

Chris Murillo

Partner

Harter Seacrest & Emery

Christian Nagler

Partner, Capital Markets

Kirkland & Ellis

Dan Nash

Co-Founder, Head of Investment Banking

Cohen Capital Markets

David Ni

Capital Markets Partner

Sidley

Mitch Nussbaum

Vice Chairman; Co-Chair, Capital Markets & Corporate

Loeb & Loeb

Tina Pappas

Managing Director

Jefferies

Disha Patel

Partner

Withum

Glenn Pollner

Partner

WilmerHale

Joel Rubinstein

Partner

White & Case

Jeffrey Selman

Chair of SPAC Transactional Practice

DLA Piper

Peter Schiff

Economist

The Peter Schiff Show

Mike Schlanger

VP Solution Sales

Toppan Merrill

Ari Schottenstein

Partner

Zukin Partners

Zvi Schreiber

Founder & CEO

Freightos

Mark Schwartz

IPO and SPAC Capital Markets Advisory Leader

Ernst & Young

Taylor Sherman

Director, Restructuring and Dispute Resolution Services

CohnReznick

Rajiv Shukla

Partner

SPAC Research

Rodrigo Suarez-Navarro

Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor

Morgan Stanley

Michael Tenny

CPA, Partner

Withum

Geoffrey L. Weinberg

Managing Director - M&A and Activism Advisory Group

Morrow Sodali

Unmatched Networking & Innovative Programming

Here is a sampling of the panel discussions and presentations we’re developing for the 2023 event:

  • What the SEC’s regulatory proposals mean for SPACs, the likely outcome and realistically how long it will be before the impact is actually felt.
  • Effective communication strategies for selling SPAC shareholders on a deal to discourage stock redemptions.
  • Why Europe represents a prime opportunity for opening up new SPAC business.
  • How sponsors identify and negotiate with promising companies ripe for merger deals.
  • Why combining with a SPAC is still a better option for many companies than launching an IPO on their own.
  • Why now may be the best time ever to form a SPAC and stage an IPO.
  • Winners plan for the best outcome: The market has shown why choosing the right deal always beats choosing any deal.
  • Securing the PIPE: The vital role private investments in public equity play in SPAC deals.
  • How a smaller pool of active SPACs makes it easier to do deals with quality companies.
  • Being good stewards of capital: Understanding that SPAC sponsors have a dual responsibility, both to their investors and the companies they partner with.
  • How successful SPAC sponsors can close deals, even in a turbulent market.
  • Learning from accounting experts on reporting the numbers throughout the blank-check process.
  • Gaining insight into recent and pending SPAC and de-SPAC litigation, including case examples – so you can avoid mistakes others have made.
Mitch Nussbaum speaking at The SPAC Conference

Take Advantage of the Early Registration Discount

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Get Your Ticket

Event App Access includes:
  • Attendee List (Uploaded into the event app May 31st)
  • Livestream viewing
  • Full recording of the program
  • Program guide with presentations
All Access Pass includes:
  • Everything in Event App Access
  • Access to the general session with 2 full days of programming
  • Breakfast & Lunch served both days
  • The Cocktail Reception on June 28th
Regular Registration

Regular Registration

$1,495

All Access Pass

Regular Registration
Virtual Registration

Virtual Registration

$995

Event App Access

Virtual Registration
Walk-in Registration

Walk-in Registration

$1,695

All Access Pass

Walk-in Registration
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Thinking About Sponsoring?

Our sponsors are thought-leaders in the industry. Corporate sponsorship provides unmatched exposure during a lengthy promotional campaign and the conference itself. Benefits include pre-conference publicity, logo and literature placement, exhibit space, online ad placement, and complimentary registration.

To become a sponsor, schedule a call with Charlie Napolitano with this calendar link.

Our Sponsors

PREMIER SPONSOR

EGS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Loeb & Loeb
Withum logo

GOLD SPONSORS

Ernst & Young
Woodruff Sawyer
Marcum logo
Morrow Sodali

NETWORKING SPONSORS

Toppan Merrill logo
Broadridge logo
WilmerHale logo

NETWORKING SPONSORS

Workiva logo
Laurel Hill logo

SILVER SPONSORS

RRBB Accountants & Advisors logo
Latham & Watkins
SPAC Research logo
Kirkland & Ellis logo
Maples Group logo
White and Case logo

BRONZE SPONSORS

Deloitte
Morgan Stanley. The Cotto Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley logo
First Cover logo

PROMOTIONAL SPONSORS

Calabrese Consulting logo
Toppan Merrill logo
The Nuvo Group logo
Computershare logo

MEDIA SPONSOR

Investor Brand Network logo

Our Venue: One of the Most Prestigious Country Clubs in America

The SPAC Conference is more than just another educational event. This is a chance for attendees to unwind, enjoy endless networking opportunities, and to meet with seasoned deal experts who believe in the transformative power of SPACs.

The Westchester Country Club provides the perfect backdrop for what’s planned in 2023. With both indoor and outdoor event space, attendees will enjoy spending time at one of the most prestigious country clubs in America.

Westchester Country Club

99 Biltmore Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (914) 967-6000

The Westchester Country Club is one of the premier country clubs in America. Its extensive amenities include a historic residence with three restaurants and two banquet rooms, two eighteen hole golf courses, one nine-hole course, an indoor swimming pool, squash courts, grass tennis courts and a stand-alone beach.

Westchester Country Club

99 Biltmore Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (914) 967-6000

The Westchester Country Club is one of the premier country clubs in America. Its extensive amenities include a historic residence with three restaurants and two banquet rooms, two eighteen hole golf courses, one nine-hole course, an indoor swimming pool, squash courts, grass tennis courts and a stand-alone beach.

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