Business Transitions Forum 2022 - Calgary | The Business Transitions Forum | 5 April 2022 | The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6, Canada

Eventually, every business will need to transition. At the forum, you will learn from entrepreneurs and business experts who have travelled down the transition path before you.

What are your liquidity options? What do acquirers look for? What are the major risks in your business and how can you mitigate them? How can you add value to your business? Even if you are not planning to transition or otherwise exit your business, this event will provide you with tactical takeaways to help you make your company more successful, valuable, and acquirable.

Why Attend?
• Learn where to begin and how to build your transition roadmap
• Learn strategies to increase the value of your business, even if you have no plan to sell
• Understand what buyers are looking for
• Find out who can help you and what it will cost
• Learn how to avoid transition disasters from other entrepreneurs just like you

2022 Speakers

Allison Maher
Co-founder, Family Wealth Coach Planning Services Inc.

Mark Brodkin
Managing Director & Head, Roynat Equity Partners

Pierre Cléroux
Vice President Research & Chief Economist, BDC

David Laycraft
Partner, Baker Tilly

Tyler Armstrong
President & CEO, Lithion Power Group

Kevin Campbell
Co-Founder & Former CEO, Policy Works Inc.

Jerry Koonar
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.

Ryan Smith
CEO, 360 Energy Liability Management

Steve Chen
VP & Head, First West Capital

Dave Connolly
Managing Director, TriWest Capital Partners

Kristin Delwo
Stacks Founder and VP SaaS Product & Technology Innovation, EBSCO Canada Ltd.

Jason Ding
Chief Business Officer, Entos Pharmaceuticals

Shane Dunn
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, EY Orenda Corporate Finance

Rhys Evans
Owner, Advanpro Ltd.

Matt Flynn
Managing Director, Roynat Equity Partners

Kelly R. Ford
Partner, Bennett Jones LLP

Cheryl Grant
Director, Transactions, Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Inc.

Quinten Griffiths
Partner, Good Capital

Chris Hooper
Chief Investment Officer, Alberta Indigenous Opportunity Corporation

Jalal Jetha
Managing Partner, Grafton Ventures

Trishi Karan
Senior Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP

Don Montgomery
President, M&A Advisor, True North Mergers & Acquisitions

Ryan Vestby
CEO, CompuVision

Ted Kouri
Founder & President, Incite

Grant Kook
President, CEO and Chair, Westcap

Kleo Landucci
CEO & President of CrescentView Investments Ltd. & Former Managing Director of Ashcroft Terminal

Russell Love
CEO, Cask Global Canning Company

Adam Mallon
Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services, BDO Canada LLP

Jordan Martel
Partner, Corporate Valuations and Financial Opinions Leader, Sequeira Partners

Alina Martin
Co-Founder & CEO, The Harvest Hub

Craig McDougall
Partner, Felesky Flynn LLP

Mike McIsaac
CEO and Managing Director, Baker Tilly (Canada) Corporate Finance

Tracey McVicar
Managing Partner, CAI Capital Partners

Andrew Ramsay
Sr. Vice President and Co-Head of Transaction Risk Solutions, Gallagher Energy Risk Services

Mackenzie Regent
Co-Founder, Transaction Diligence, Kalos LLP

James Robertson
Director, Growth & Transition Capital, BDC Capital

Jon Spencer
Managing Director, TriWest Capital Partners

Murray Toews
CEO, Bonnetts Energy

Alex Webb
CEO, F12.net Inc.

2022 Sponsors and Partners

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
• Bdc*

ENTERPRISE SPONSORS:
• GrantThornton
• Bakertilly

VENTURE SPONSORS:
• Truenorth
• Leith Wheeler
• Kalos
• Roynat Capital
• Firstwest Capital

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS:
• Incite
• Lindsey Maccarthy
• Kalos
• Bennett Jones
• Bdc*
• LDBO
• TriWest Capital Partners
• Felesky Flynn

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• Startup Canada
• Family Enterprise Canada
• CFIB
• CVCA
• NACO
• TEC Canada