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The ACG's annual conference offers a keynote by golf legend Greg Norman, executive roundtables on compelling topics, golf, tennis, networking and more networking
Orlando is the Place to Meet
Dealmakers are flocking to the Sunshine State for InterGrowth 2015 for one cardinal reason: Networking. Middle-market dealmakers are also sure to enjoy keynotes from golf legend Greg Norman and executive roundtables on hot topics, such as investing in Southeast Asia. And don't forget, you can play golf or tennis or visit Walt Disney World.
Hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), InterGrowth 2015 takes place April 13-15 at the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. Braun Jones, senior adviser at Outcome Capital and chairman of the conference, says that organizers focused on making the conference easier for attendees to meet and establish new connections and strengthen existing relationships.
"This year, we're really focused on trying to maximize the networking opportunities. The entire agenda has been scheduled with that in mind," Jones says.
New this year is a free mobile networking and scheduling application that replaces the previous year's InterGrowth Connect app. The new app is streamlined, allowing conference-goers access to the full list of attendees and emails addresses, create their own schedules and view company profiles through the PitchBook service, which is integrated into the app.
According to ACG, conference attendees closed more than 1,900 deals in 2014 worth $162 billion, and they deployed nearly $13 billion so far in 2015, as of March 2.
The setting for InterGrowth 2015 is a shared conference center between the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Bonnet Creek, each with pools and several restaurants, plus the adjoining Waldorf Astoria golf course. For informal networking, the conference schedule includes a golf tournament, 5K run and tennis tournament. Like InterGrowth 2014, which was held at the luxurious Aria on the Las Vegas strip, InterGrowth 2015 boasts nearby attractions. Walt Disney World is three miles away, and Universal Studios Orlando is 12 miles away.
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The keynote speakers are Greg Norman, golfing legend and entrepreneur, who will be interviewed by Greg Gumbel of CBS Sports, and Salim Ismail-technology strategist, former vice chairman of Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) and a veteran of...