1,300+ dealmakers. $125B+ in capital. 600+ DealSource participants. 1.5 days of high-impact networking and dealmaking in Philadelphia.

M&A East is one of the premier middle-market M&A conferences in the country, bringing together private equity firms, strategic acquirers, investment banks, lenders, family offices, and deal advisors from across North America. The conference is designed to create meaningful opportunities to connect, source deals, and gain insights into the trends shaping the middle-market.

The conference features curated speaker sessions, structured and informal networking, and DealSource, which facilitates curated 1:1 meetings between active deal professionals. The 2026 agenda also includes dedicated networking events, industry-focused sessions, and opportunities to connect with more than 1,000 leading dealmakers during the opening party.

PitchBook will have a presence at M&A East, with representatives onsite throughout the conference. On October 20, Kyle Walters, Analyst, U.S. Private Equity at PitchBook, will deliver a presentation titled “The PE Landscape: Trends, Data & What Comes Next,” sharing insights on the trends and data shaping the private equity market.