For the past 17 years, bankers have attended Acquire or Be Acquired to gain the knowledge they need to make the right strategic decisions for their institutions!  Beyond just M&A, obtain timely, practical insight on capital formation, deposit growth, dealing with criticized assets, alternatives for liquidity, and more!

Take advantage of unique networking opportunities throughout the event.  Peer interaction is an important part of the learning experience.  And, on Tuesday, enjoy a round of golf with fellow attendees! Golf is free for paid attendees, but is limited to 125 golfers, so register today!

We want you and your guest to have a memorable trip.  Your guest will have plenty of time to explore the Phoenix area and is invited to join you for the Sunday lunch, receptions each evening, and the Monday gala dinner with special entertainment!

Topic Highlights

• Speaking Out:  Answers to Your Growth Questions
• Your Bank’s Worth – Today and Tomorrow
• Banker’s Panel:  Growing in a Challenging Environment
• Keynote Address:  The Road Ahead
• Responding to Current Banking Trends
• Preparing Your Bank for the Coming Wave in M&A
• What Buyers Want from an Acquisition Today
• Point/Counterpoint Debate
• L. William Seidman Lecture Series
• M&A Overview and Integration Challenges
• What Banks Should Be Doing Today 
• Strategies for Growth:  From Within or Through Acquisition
• Candid Advice from Fellow Bankers and Respected Advisers

Featured Speakers Included:

• Steve Bartlett, President & CEO, The Financial Services Roundtable
• John C. Dugan, Former Comptroller of the Currency, OCC (2005-2010)
• Carl J. Chaney, President & CEO, Hancock Holding Company (Gulfport, MS)
• DeVan D. Ard, Jr., President & CEO, Reliant Bank (Nashville, TN)
• David Bilker, Senior Asset Management Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
• Daniel M. Healy, CEO, Premier American Bank, N.A. (Miami, FL)
• Mark Hoppe, President & CEO, Cole Taylor Bank (Chicago, IL)
• Andrew Samuel, Chairman & CEO, Tower Bancorp Inc. (Enola, PA)
• Jack Schultz, Chairman of the Board, Midland States Bancorp (Effingham, IL)