Events
Upcoming Events
BPEN holds four networking events per year, two educational and two social.
State of the M&A Market
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The global M&A market has remained strong and deal activity is expected to be robust throughout 2021. Please join The Boston Private Equity Network (BPEN) for a moderated panel discussion on the current state of the M&A market.
Moderator
Kurt Steinkrauss, Member / Co-chair, Private Equity Practice, Mintz
Panelists
Alan Fullerton, Partner, Mirus Capital Advisors, Inc.
Kenneth Wasik, Managing Director, Capstone
Christopher Nicholas, Director, Shields & Company
Greg Sneddon, Senior Managing Director, Consilium Partners
When
Thursday, May 6, 2021
12pm – 1pm EDT
Online Event
Announcements: Be sure to check out our new Resources page on the BPEN website. Members are encouraged to share research on economic forecasts, industry trends and best practices.
Past Events
Thank you to all who have attended an event in the past.
Impact of COVID-19
on Private Equity
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused unprecedented economic disruption and uncertainty. This virtual event featured a moderated panel discussion with private equity investors from across the limited partner universe.
Moderator
Loretta Shaw-Lorello, Member / Chair, Investment Funds Group, Mintz
Panelists
John McCormick, Partner, Monument Group
Whit Matthews, Senior Investment Director – Private Equity, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Josh Zweig, Managing Director, Cambridge Associates
When
Thursday, May 21, 2020
11am – 12pm EDT
BPEN’s 2019 Holiday Social
Monday, December 9, 2019
A social event for Boston’s deal-makers to meet together for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and good conversation at The Boston College Club.
When
Monday, December 9, 2019
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Where
The Boston College Club
Executive Dining Room
100 Federal St, 36th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Daring to Compete
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Bryan Pearce, a recently retired 38-year partner with EY and the firm’s Global Leader of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program, discussed a model of sustainable development to accelerate a business to market leadership with EY’s 7 Drivers of Growth, as discussed in his book – Daring to Compete.
When
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration & Networking
8:30 – 9:30 am | Breakfast & Seminar
Where
UMass Club
One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
State of the Middle Market
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Partners from GF Data® – publisher of proprietary valuation, volume, leverage and key deal term data contributed by over 200 lower-middle market private equity funds – presented their proprietary data and comments on the state of the middle market to BPEN members.
When
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
7:30 – 9:30am
Where
Mintz
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Private Equity Reception
Monday, June 18, 2018
A networking event with your SuperReturn colleagues at one of Boston’s favorite waterfront establishments, for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and good conversation
When
Monday, June 18, 2018
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Where
Morton’s The Steakhouse
2 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
BPEN’s Summer Social
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
A summer social and brewery tour at the Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall, located in Boston’s Seaport District.
When
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where
Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
306 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
BPEN’s Holiday Social
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
A social event for Boston’s deal-makers to meet together for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and good conversation at The Boston College Club.
When
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Where
The Boston College Club
Executive Dining Room
100 Federal St, 36th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Q1 2018 Event
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
An event featuring Boston’s deal-makers in a moderated panel discussion with private equity investors from across the limited partner universe, immediately followed by a cocktail reception.
Panelists
John McCormick, Managing Director,
Monument Group
Whit Matthews, Senior Investment Manager,
Aberdeen
Josh Zweig, Managing Director,
Cambridge Associates
When
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
4:00 – 6:00pm
Where
Mintz Levin
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02108
State of the M&A Market
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The global M&A market has remained strong from the end of 2017 into 2018, with the total deals announced in the first half of 2018 making it the best period for global M&A yet. This event featured a moderated panel discussion on the current state of the M&A market.
Panelists
Jeff Ackerman, Managing Director,
Capstone Headwaters
David Francione, Managing Director,
Capstone Headwaters
Christopher Nicholas, Director,
Shields & Company
Michael Papile, Managing Director,
Covington Associates
When
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration & Networking
8:30 – 9:30 am | Seminar
Where
UMass Club
One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Inaugural Event
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
An event with Boston’s deal-makers for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for the exclusive launch of the Boston Private Equity Network.
When
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
4:00 – 6:00pm
Where
The Ritz-Carlton
Boston, MA
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