3:30 - 4:00pm
Welcome and networking

4:00 - 5:45pm
Discussion on key challenges and innovation in the M&A process

• Developing key steps in the target identification and development process
• Crafting clever diligence methods, negotiation techniques, and deal points
• Designing innovative approaches for retention & cultural alignment
• Engineering post-close performance improvement

Wilkie Catron, Vice President of Corporate Development, Johnson Controls
Sharon Van Zeeland, Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, Rockwell Automation
Kevin Griffin, Executive Director of Corporate Development, M&A, JLL
Colleen Philabaum, Director, M&A Integration, Worthington Steel
Lisa Nowicki, M&A Partner, PwC
William Jefferson Black, Executive Director, Transaction Advisors Institute (Chair) 

5:45 - 7:00pm
Continued discussions and networking over wine & appetizers