Join the leaders


Now in its 13th year, the 2019 Distressed Investing Summit featuring the Annual Turnaround Awards will bring together the industry’s leading professionals for an exclusive “Think Tank Forum” symposium and honor the accomplishments of the top distressed investing, restructuring and turnaround practitioners, and firms.

Renowned for offering the best networking opportunity to the industry’s established and emerging leaders, the Summit will feature The M&A Advisor Direct Connect™ One-on-One Meetings, an extraordinary cocktail party at an exclusive location, thought leadership symposium and an awards gala celebration.

This forum assembles the most active restructuring dealmakers, distressed asset investors, bankruptcy judges, advisors, consultants, and other key market experts – academics, media, government and political influencers, and celebrates the leading distressed M&A, restructuring, and refinancing transactions, product & services, firms and professionals in the United States and international markets.



Agenda Highlights
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
M&A Advisor Direct Connects™ One-On-One Meetings
5:30 pm–7:30 pm Opening Cocktail Reception - The 'Transformation Cup' Croquet Tournament

THURSDAY, MARCH 28
8:00 am–2:00 pm Symposium
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Stalwarts Roundtables
  • Keynote Conversations
6:30 pm–11:00 pm 13th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Awards Dinner
  • After Party
To view the Agenda Click Here.
Agenda Highlights
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
M&A Advisor Direct Connects™ One-On-One Meetings
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Opening Cocktail Reception - The 'Transformation Cup' Croquet Tournament

THURSDAY, MARCH 28
8:30 am–2:00 pm Symposium
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Stalwarts Roundtables
  • Keynote Conversations
6:30 pm–11:00 pm 13th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Awards Dinner
  • After Party
To view the Agenda Click Here.


M&A Advisor Direct Connects™
One-on-One Meetings


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Colony


EXPAND YOUR NETWORK. STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS. DISCOVER DEALS.

Think of The M&A Advisor as the ultimate matchmaker and our one-on-one meetings as “speed dating” for the M&A professional. We connect legal and investment advisors, private equity firms, corporate acquirers, policy makers and consultants through pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments to maximize their exposure to deals, capital, and services. This exclusive transaction and financing program helps participants build strategic partnerships and gain access to resources and tools to enhance business.


M&A Advisor Direct Connects™ One-on-One Meetings

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Colony


EXPAND YOUR NETWORK. STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS. DISCOVER DEALS.

Think of The M&A Advisor as the ultimate matchmaker and our one-on-one meetings as “speed dating” for the M&A professional. We connect legal and investment advisors, private equity firms, corporate acquirers, policy makers and consultants through pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments to maximize their exposure to deals, capital, and services. This exclusive transaction and financing program helps participants build strategic partnerships and gain access to resources and tools to enhance business.



Opening Cocktail Reception

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The National croqueT center


The Summit’s Opening Cocktail Reception has been a signature feature since the inception of this mid-winter escape. And the 2019 event will be no exception!

Join us as we take to the lawn for the inaugural ‘Transformation Cup’ Croquet Tournament at The National Croquet Center. It’s a spectacular setting, featuring gourmet food, cool beverages and a fierce competition amongst the industry’s turnaround leaders.
Opening Cocktail Reception

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The National croqueT center


The Summit’s Opening Cocktail Reception has been a signature feature since the inception of this mid-winter escape. And the 2019 event will be no exception!

Join us as we take to the lawn for the inaugural ‘Transformation Cup’ Croquet Tournament at The National Croquet Center. It’s a spectacular setting, featuring gourmet food, cool beverages and a fierce competition amongst the industry’s turnaround leaders.



The Symposium

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Colony


Over the past decade, The M&A Advisor’s annual independent “Think Tank” for restructuring, recapitalization, and business reorganizations has become the gathering place for industry leaders to:

INFORM. Share wisdom and war stories. Engage your peers, the other industry leaders.
DEBATE. Challenge convention. Be heard in the interactive think tank symposium.
NETWORK. Be social. Its easy when you’re pool-side at The Colony.
PROMOTE. Demonstrate your prowess. The leading media are there and listening.
CELEBRATE. Raise a glass. Toast the winners of the 13th Annual Turnaround Awards.

In our interactive roundtable format, delegates will participate with their peers - investors, advisors, adjudicators, media, and academics, in the dialogue about the key issues in our industry.


The Symposium

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Colony


Over the past decade, The M&A Advisor’s annual independent “Think Tank” for restructuring, recapitalization, and business reorganizations has become the gathering place for industry leaders to:

INFORM. Share wisdom and war stories. Engage your peers, the other industry leaders.
DEBATE. Challenge convention. Be heard in the interactive think tank symposium.
NETWORK. Be social. Its easy when you’re pool-side at The Colony.
PROMOTE. Demonstrate your prowess. The leading media are there and listening.
CELEBRATE. Raise a glass. Toast the winners of the 13th Annual Turnaround Awards.

In our interactive roundtable format, delegates will participate with their peers - investors, advisors, adjudicators, media, and academics, in the dialogue about the key issues in our industry.

THE SUMMIT ADVISORY COUNCIL FEATURES


















THE SUMMIT FACULTY INCLUDES


The Symposium features an interactive roundtable format for delegates to participate with their peers - investors, advisors, adjudicators, media, and academics, in important dialogue about the key challenges and opportunities in our industry.

The 2019 program will feature a faculty of over 30 discussion leaders and the most topical subjects including:




13th Annual
Turnaround Awards


THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Colony


The 13th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards, the benchmark for restructuring excellence, will recognize the leading distressed M&A transactions, restructuring, refinancing, products and services, firms, and professionals in the United States and international markets. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of the top performers of the year, the Awards will recognize the 2019 Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Award winners. The evening features an Awards Gala Reception, Dinner, and our infamous Closing Party.

To view the Press Release for the 13th Annual Turnaround Awards winners CLICK HERE
13th Annual
Turnaround Awards


THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Colony


The 13th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards, the benchmark for restructuring excellence, will recognize the leading distressed M&A transactions, restructuring, refinancing, products and services, firms, and professionals in the United States and international markets. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of the top performers of the year, the Awards will recognize the 2019 Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Award winners. The evening features an Awards Gala Reception, Dinner, and our infamous Closing Party.