MA South 2026 -Partnership Guide

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WE ARE EXCITED TO SHARE OUR PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES WITH YOU FOR THE M&A SOUTH 2026

The 24th annual edition of M&A South, the preeminent sourcing, networking, and educational event for dealmakers in the Southern United States is set for February 2-4, 2026, at The Hotel at Avalon. We are planning another high-quality and high-impact event that will allow for great networking and learning opportunities while offering the premier experiecne our audience Expects from ACG Atlanta.

Our event in February will have ample space throughout the venue forconnecting, meeting, and dealmaking.

Thanks to our partner’s wonderful, consistent support, M&A South has become the #1 dealmaking event in the South. As the first major M&A conference of the calendar year, this event provides a prime opportunity for participants to fill their deal pipelines and gain valuable insights from industry thought leaders. Partners like yourselves capitalize on this unique environment with opportunities to market their brands and M&A-related capabilities to an attractive audience of senior dealmakers and capital providers.

The event will be supplemented with pre-event marketing via social media that highlights our partner firms’ participation and support while empowering additional engagement with attendees and others in the ACG ecosystem. Partnership also affords the opportunity for additional meeting tables and content curation, allowing your brand to be presented in more ways than ever.

We appreciate your support and consideration and look forward to having you as an M&A South partner in 2026!

Best regards,

NEW IN 2026!

Expanded networking and meetings with attendees

Unique opportunities for sponsors to provide thought leadership and rich panel content online

Additional branding opportunities via introductions, ads, and social media

Content focus for C-Suite executives and what attendees can share with your clients

Flexible sponsorship packages - Customize your benefits (including attendance) based on what is best for YOUR firm and ROI.

Additional opportunities for Emerging Leaders and Women to network and meet in a smaller setting

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact ACG Atlanta Staff 404-846-4455 | acgatlanta@acg.org

Stage Time during conference on-site and streamed (can pre-record if preferred)

Branded Email (1) – Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta

Private Meeting Room located off of the main conference floor

Highest Level Logo Presence

Exclusive Signage in a private room and welcome banner

Priority for a Content Speaking Opportunity

Headshot appearance in Email, Digital Signage, and Conference Program

2 DAY PREMIUM Sponsor Parcel (several layouts to choose from)

Full-page Ad in the Conference Program

First Priority to add a booth experience or giveaway item at a discount

10 Conference Attendees

2 Evening Reception Attendees (Not valid for conference admission)

Admission for 2 to speaker Meet & Greets (must be registered conference attendees) (if applicable)

Admission for 1 to the Corporate Development session (must be registered conference attendee)

Level 1 access to event attendee list

Welcome Remarks at reception

Branded Email (1) – Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta

Significant Logo Presence

Exclusive Signage at Reception

Headshot appearance in Email and Conference Program

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

Table at Reception

½ Page Ad in the Conference Program

Priority to add a booth experience or giveaway item at a discount

8 Conference Attendees

Branded Email (1) – Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta

Highest Level Logo Presence

Exclusive Signage with Badge Instructions

Priority for a Content Speaking Opportunity

Logo included on badge

Logo cobranded with ACG for contact saving

2 DAY PREMIUM Sponsor Parcel (several layouts to choose from)

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

Priority to add a booth experience or giveaway item at a discount

7 Conference Attendees

Stage time to introduce Speaker on-site & streamed (can pre-record if preferred)

Branded Email (1) – Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta

Highest Level Logo Presence

Exclusive Signage in on stage during session

Headshot appearance in Email, Digital Signage, and Conference Program

Headshot appearance announcing speaker(s)

2 DAY PREMIUM Sponsor Parcel (several layouts to choose from)

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

Priority to add a booth experience or giveaway item at a discount

7 Conference Attendees

Highest Level Logo Presence

Priority for a Content Speaking Opportunity

Category Exclusive

Ability to submit Thought Leadership piece

Headshot appearance on Digital Signage and in Conference Program

2 DAY PREMIUM Sponsor Parcel (several layouts to choose from)

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

7 Conference attendees

2 Evening Reception Attendees (Not valid for conference admission)

Admission for 1 to speaker Meet & Greet (must be registered conference attendees) (if applicable)

Admission for 1 to the Corporate Development session (must be registered conference attendee)

Level 1 access to event attendee list

Highest Level Logo Presence

Priority for a Content Speaking Opportunity Category Exclusive

Headshot appearance on Digital Signage and in Conference Program

2 DAY PREMIUM Sponsor Parcel (several layouts to choose from)

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

7 Conference attendees

2 Closing Reception Attendees (Not valid for conference admission)

Admission for 1 to speaker Meet & Greet (must be registered conference attendees) (if applicable)

Admission for 1 to the Corporate Development session (must be registered conference attendee)

Level 1 access to event attendee list

Branded Email (1) - Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta through InFormz

Significant Logo Presence

Exclusive signage and logo exposure in Deal Makers Lounge

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

5 conference attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

Selection of specialty event (Women’s Champagne Toast, Emerging Leaders Breakfast, Corporate Roundtable, Nightcap)

Branded Email (1) – Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta through InFormz

Highest Level Logo Presence

Exclusive Signage at event

Opportunity to Welcome Attendees at event

Option to create gift bag for specialty event (at your cost)

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

4 Conference attendees

Level 1 access to event attendee list

Significant Logo Presence

Category Exclusive

Ability to submit Thought Leadership piece

Headshot appearance on Digital Signage

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

½ page Ad in the Conference Program

4 Conference attendees

2 Evening Reception Attendees (Not valid for conference admission)

Admission for 1 to speaker Meet & Greet (must be conference attendees) (if applicable)

Level 1 access to event attendee list

LANYARD - $11,500

Meaningful Logo Presence

Exclusive logo and signage on lanyard at Registration

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

4 Conference Attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

CONTENT - $9,500

Branded Email (1) - Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta through InFormz

Significant Logo Presence

Exclusive signage for session

Moderator spot for content session (if applicable)

Ability to submit thought leadership for publication after the conference

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

4 Conference attendees

Admission for 1 to Corporate Development Session (must be registered conference attendee)

Level 2 access to event attendee list

NETWORKING BREAK - $9,500

Meaningful Logo Presence

Branded Reminder email to participants (Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta through InFormz

Exclusive logo and signage during your break

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

2 Conference Attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

Meaningful Logo Presence

Experience at your booth or near location TBD with ACG Staff (ie: Mixologist, Shoeshine, Made to Measure clothing, Coffee Cart

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

2 Conference attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

$8,000

Meaningful Logo Presence

Exclusive logo on Giveaway and Swag option

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

2 Conference attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

WIRELESS - $7,500

Branded Email (1) - Content created and sent by ACG Atlanta through InFormz

Meaningful Logo Presence

Exclusive Logo and Signage with WiFi login information and splashpage

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

2 Conference attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

Logo and Signage on charging station(s)

2

2 Conference attendees

2 access to event attendee list

- $6,500 Meaningful Logo Presence

2 DAY Strategic sponsor exhibit with dedicated meeting table

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

2 Conference attendees

2 Evening Reception Attendees (Not valid for conference admission)

Level 2 access to event attendee list

Firm Profile included in conference guide for Investment Banks, Mezzanine Funds, Private Equity Firms (if confirmed by deadlines)

SUPPORTING - $4,000

Meaningful Logo Presence

¼ page Ad in the Conference Program

3 Conference attendees

Level 2 access to event attendee list

**Customize your benefits (including attendance) based on what is the best for YOUR firm.

Important Notifications and Policies

ACG Atlanta reserves the right to modify, substitute, or eliminate attendee, exhibitor and partner benefits if needed, if the benefit is unavailable, and/or to preserve the integrity of the conference attendees ‘ experience

In order to be fair to all attendees and protect the investment of all conference partners, exhibitors and attendees, you agree not to create or promote outside activities or events that conflict with specific elements of the official posted conference agenda of the M&A South 2026 Conference from the stated time of registration opening and including the evening Event Reception on February 2nd through the stated end time of the conference on February 4th

The intent of the provision of attendee lists is to facilitate targeted networking and meaningful business connections prior to, at, and directly following the event Acceptance of the attendee list implies agreement to the specific terms and conditions stated on the attendee list. Additionally, the attendee list cannot be distributed to outside parties not directly associated with the event or conference, nor can it be used for mass solicitation purposes of any kind. Partners, exhibitors and registered attendees found to be in violation of ACG Atlanta policies and agreements voluntarily forfeit all of the remainder of the partnership or attendee benefits that were to be provided to them Partners, exhibitors and registered attendees are encouraged to receive confirmation from the ACG Board Chair or staff, in advance to ensure that any planned outside event, activity or attendee list usage does not conflict with these terms and conditions.

Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering the premises and event if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises and attending the event.

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