23-24 February 2027 · VILCO, Bad Vilbel near Frankfurt
M&A Excellence Days 2027
Partner and sponsorship opportunities at the BMA’s flagship conference
The conference
Where M&A research meets practice
On 23-24 February 2027, the German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BMA) brings the M&A Excellence Days to VILCO in Bad Vilbel for the first time. The modern conference venue near Frankfurt hosts a distinctive meeting of M&A research and practice.
Keynotes, panels and workshops combine proven approaches with the latest research. As a partner, you meet the experts shaping the future of M&A, exchange ideas and build connections across the industry.
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Day 1: Tuesday, 23 February
Keynotes, panels and workshops across four parallel tracks, from carve-outs and integration to financing, private equity, ESG, digitalisation, cross-border M&A and succession.
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Day 2: Wednesday, 24 February
Keynotes, panels and workshops, followed by half a day of Tools & Solutions with live demos in the expo and Award Talks with the M&A Award winners.
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Before and after: the event platform
Attendee directory, meeting booking, exhibitor profiles and lead scanning. Recordings, presentations and networking stay available after the event.
Programme
Fresh ways to engage
Talks, debates and in-depth workshops alongside formats built for conversation. Our camera team and the videocast “Voices of M&A” are on site on both days.
Keynotes and panels
Leading voices on strategy, global trends, synergies and disruption, plus lively panels on legal, strategic and operational issues.
Four dedicated tracks
Parallel workshops over a day and a half on carve-outs, integration, financing, private equity, ESG, digitalisation and succession.
Tools & Solutions Expo
Providers showcase tools across the M&A lifecycle, from deal sourcing to post-merger integration, with live demos and Q&A in the foyer.
Award Talks
M&A Award winners discuss their transactions first-hand: success factors, challenges and lessons learned.
Entrepreneur & Investor Breakfast
Entrepreneurs, investors and advisers meet over breakfast to discuss investment trends and succession options.
Meet the Expert and Roundtables
Personal conversations with specialists in law, finance, technology and advisory, and small moderated groups on industry trends.
The venue
VILCO, Bad Vilbel
VILCO combines a modern conference centre with the historic Kurhaus, just outside Frankfurt. The main hall, workshop rooms and spacious foyers across two levels create room for talks, the expo and networking.
Main hall
Approx. 1,220 m² with flexible layouts for keynotes and panels.
Historic Kurhaus
Approx. 370 m² historic hall with gallery.
Foyers
Approx. 2,000 m² across two levels for the expo and networking.
Easy access
Connected Dorint Parkhotel, underground parking for 350 cars and S-Bahn connection to Frankfurt.
Partnership
Ways to partner
Choose the package that fits your goals. Every package can be tailored to your budget, and partners of 2027 receive a right of first refusal on their package for 2028.
Lead Partner
For market leadership and maximum reach.
Visibility at the keynote opening
Matchmaking allocation
Lead report
Media presence
Content Partner
For thought leadership and expert positioning.
Ownership of a track or workshop
Speaking slot
Presence in M&A REVIEW
Extended learning reach
Expo Partner
For conversations, visibility and product exposure.
Expo stand
Passes for your stand team
App profile with lead scanning
Option to book a demo slot
Exhibitor
For a focused presence in the foyer expo.
Stand of approx. 6 m² on both days
3 stand team passes and 5 guest tickets
App profile with lead scanning
Logo on the event website and logo wall
Optional activations
Add a plenary or arena upgrade with naming rights, host a networking format such as the breakfast, drinks reception, dinner or lounge, book a live demo slot for a curated audience, or extend your reach with a podcast and M&A REVIEW media package.
Packages are available to BMA members. Rates for non-members on request.
Contact
Become a partner
Download the sponsorship flyer with all packages, add-ons and prices, or talk to us directly. We are happy to put together a package that fits your budget.
Stefan Schneider · Managing Director, mandaco