Since 1995, Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired conference has been widely regarded as the premier mergers and acquisitions event for the financial industry. The 2006 conference was no exception, with a packed house of nearly 550 bank executives, directors, financial industry personnel, and guests in attendance for the three days of executive education and entertainment at the Arizona Biltmore. This year's event was our largest yet!

The Hosts and Keynoters
With some of the top names in banking serving as keynote speakers and conference chairs, the Acquire or Be Acquired conference gives you firsthand accounts from financial leaders who have their hands firmly on the pulse of M&A activity. Here are a few examples of keynoters who have shared their experiences at past Acquire or Be Acquired events:

"The Acquire or Be Acquired conference was as good a conference as I have attended. The content of the presentations and the quality of speakers were excellent."

- Sam Erwin, CEO, Community Bankshares Inc.

"A must-attend meeting for community bankers who are considering their M & A options."

- Mike Steelman, Chairman & CEO, Farmers & Merchants State Bank

"The Acquire or Be Acquired conference is the best idea market place in the banking industry. The programs are very thoughtfully planned, organized and executed. There is not better or more efficient way to update contemporary knowledge of M & A activity."

- 2005 Acquire or Be Acquired attendee

"An amazing collection of high performing banks, dedicated directors and experts in community banking. A must attend."

- Michelle Gula, Chief Operating Officer, BNK Advisory Group


Past Agenda
Download the brochure and expanded agenda from the 2006 conference as a PDF.

Pictorial Highlights
Check out these pictures to get a feel for what you might miss if you don’t make it to the 2007 event.

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