12th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Conference

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier | Chicago, IL

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12th Annual Booth-Kellogg conference exploring all areas of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
About this Event

The at Chicago Booth, the , and the are delighted to host the 12th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Conference.

The Booth-Kellogg ETA Conference is an annual event that brings together search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, faculty, and other participants in the ETA ecosystem to meet one another and share insights into this rapidly-growing area. For more information this year's panels and panelists, sponsors and networking events please visit our .

The conference is co-organized by Chicago Booth and Kellogg and offers the opportunity to meet industry experts and practicing entrepreneurs from across the country, who provide their perspectives on various aspects of the ETA model. ETA rests at the intersection of academia and the private sector, blending the vast knowledge and insight of academia with the wisdom and experience of practicing professionals.

Questions? Contact Kylie Gilmore at [email protected]



Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!



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Sudeep Das, Booth ’04

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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier, 840 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, United States

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