Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference 2025
Driving business growth through M&A
Want to be better prepared for an upcoming merger, acquisition or sale? Join us for our 2025 conference, and you’ll get the knowledge and tools you need for success. Learn about the steps you need to take, get expert advice – and reflect on your own ambitions. Our Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts conferences have already transformed the entrepreneurial thinking of more than 2,750 participants. So why not come and be a part of it?
Discover the full programme of the day by downloading the brochure below.
Three tracks, one unique event
Get inspiration from successful entrepreneurs, learn best practice from academics and experts – and discover your next steps. Choose from three tracks:
- Track 1: Buy your own company
- Track 2: M&A as an accelerator for growth
- Track 3: Ownership management and SME transition
Pre-conference meet-ups and workshops
This is your chance to have a private session with brokers, investors, financial advisors and banks – so you can get the support you need to kickstart your M&A journey. When live, check the SwapCard app for the list of experts who’ll be attending.
You can also take part in our primers that tackle key questions on M&A.
Keynote talks
Henri Servaes
Richard Brealey, Professor of Corporate Governance and Professor of Finance at London Business School
Daan De Wever
Group Chief Executive Officer at Dstny Group
Practical information
Pricing
- Pre-conference events and conference: €480 (excl. 21% VAT)
- Conference only: €420 (excl. 21% VAT)
- Discount for Vlerick alumni (of long-term programmes): 10%
Swapcard: personalised info at your fingertips
We've partnered with SwapCard, an app designed to make your conference experience more meaningful and impactful. It sends your personalised programme straight to your phone – and is a valuable tool for connecting with your fellow attendees.
Ready to learn more about mergers, acquisitions and buyouts? Come and join us.
Vlerick’s Centre for Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts develops and collates insights and best practice from across the M&A field – covering everything from the end-to-end deal process to financing and integration. The Centre brings its research and knowledge together to share with anyone involved in mergers, acquisitions or sales.
Prime Foundation Partners
