10TH ANNIVERSARY
April 20, 2027 • Hyatt Regency Calgary
Our program is packed with insightful, educational and inspiring content around growth and transition delivered by local business owners and experts.
Attending the BTF Alberta conference provides you with invaluable insights, experiences and actionable strategies for growing your business, managing transitions, and executing successful acquisitions so you are ready for the eventual exit of your business.
Mike is a big picture individual who loves connecting with people. Working with CEO’s and executive teams to develop short and long-term strategy, he has a broad network of contacts in and out of multiple industries- both local and international.
Over the past 20 years, Mike has built, owned and operated over 25 hospitality related businesses. His expertise lies in mid-size entrepreneurial firms with a focus on growth, leadership and building world class cultures.
Join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers at our VIP Welcome Reception. This exclusive INVITE ONLY event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Toronto’s top entrepreneurs and industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Make valuable connections, and set the tone for a successful conference experience.
Join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers at our VIP Welcome Reception. This exclusive INVITE ONLY event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Toronto’s top entrepreneurs and industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Make valuable connections, and set the tone for a successful conference experience.
Interest rates, trade uncertainty, an ageing owner demographic, and a wave of private equity capital chasing fewer quality deals – the forces shaping your transition options are already in motion.
This session gives business owners a ground-level read on where the M&A market actually stands: which sectors…
Interest rates, trade uncertainty, an ageing owner demographic, and a wave of private equity capital chasing fewer quality deals – the forces shaping your transition options are already in motion.
This session gives business owners a ground-level read on where the M&A market actually stands: which sectors are commanding premium multiples, which are being discounted, and what serious buyers are prioritising right now.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of current economic conditions and what they mean for valuation, timing, and your real options – not a vague overview, but an honest, specific look at the landscape so you can make better decisions about what comes next.
Interest rates, trade uncertainty, an ageing owner demographic, and a wave of private equity capital chasing fewer quality deals – the forces shaping your transition options are already in motion.
This session gives business owners a ground-level read on where the M&A market actually stands: which sectors…
Get a clear, unfiltered look at today’s M&A landscape directly from active buyers and dealmakers. This session reveals what types of deals are getting done, where valuations are shifting, and what acquirers are prioritizing right now – so you can make smarter decisions about timing, growth, and readiness.
Get a clear, unfiltered look at today’s M&A landscape directly from active buyers and dealmakers. This session reveals what types of deals are getting done, where valuations are shifting, and what acquirers are prioritizing right now – so you can make smarter decisions about timing, growth, and readiness.
Most business owners are scaling without answering the most important question first: what are you actually building towards?
Build-to-sell and build-to-keep aren’t just different exit strategies — they’re different operating philosophies. How you approach capital,…
Most business owners are scaling without answering the most important question first: what are you actually building towards?
Build-to-sell and build-to-keep aren’t just different exit strategies — they’re different operating philosophies. How you approach capital, people, organic growth versus acquisition, and risk all depends on which path you’re on. If you haven’t made that choice consciously, you may be optimizing for the wrong outcome.
Join a panel of accomplished entrepreneurs and seasoned advisors who have successfully scaled their businesses through both organic and accelerated strategies. They’ll share real-world insights, proven frameworks, and practical examples to help you grow with confidence and avoid costly missteps.
Key Takeaways:
Most business owners are scaling without answering the most important question first: what are you actually building towards?
Build-to-sell and build-to-keep aren’t just different exit strategies — they’re different operating philosophies. How you approach capital,…
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the…
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the process (e.g., getting a data room set up, gathering information, building a forecast model, preparing a pitch deck, aligning your senior executive etc.)? How do you find potential buyers or create a bidding process? What are the pros and cons of pursuing a strategic buyer versus financial buyer?
In this session you will learn:
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the…
This session explores how the decisions you make about people, culture, and leadership today directly translate into enterprise value tomorrow. What does a buyer actually see when they look under the hood at your organisation? And when two businesses look identical on paper, it’s often the…
This session explores how the decisions you make about people, culture, and leadership today directly translate into enterprise value tomorrow. What does a buyer actually see when they look under the hood at your organisation? And when two businesses look identical on paper, it’s often the intangibles — culture, team, leadership depth — that determine which one gets the better deal.
Hear from entrepreneurs and advisors who have built — and sold — businesses where people were the competitive advantage.
Key Takeaways:
This session explores how the decisions you make about people, culture, and leadership today directly translate into enterprise value tomorrow. What does a buyer actually see when they look under the hood at your organisation? And when two businesses look identical on paper, it’s often the…
Acquiring a business can be one of the fastest ways to accelerate growth – but only if done right. Whether you’re exploring acquisition as a growth strategy or already have deals under your belt, this tactical session will walk you through the essential steps of the acquisition process, from sourcing…
Acquiring a business can be one of the fastest ways to accelerate growth – but only if done right. Whether you’re exploring acquisition as a growth strategy or already have deals under your belt, this tactical session will walk you through the essential steps of the acquisition process, from sourcing and evaluating targets to structuring deals and integrating operations. Learn how experienced buyers identify opportunities, minimize risks, and drive value post-acquisition.
Key Takeaways:
Acquiring a business can be one of the fastest ways to accelerate growth – but only if done right. Whether you’re exploring acquisition as a growth strategy or already have deals under your belt, this tactical session will walk you through the essential steps of the acquisition process, from sourcing…
Alberta lawyers may consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
This conference is also recognized by the Family Enterprise Canada for 3 hours of professional development for FEA designations. CPAs may also report 7 verifiable CPD hours.
We have a lot more exciting things for you to check out about this event!
Meet the advisors shaping the vision and experience for this year’s event.
Gain expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to drive business growth and navigate transitions.
Get updates on upcoming events, promotions, and the latest strategies and trends from industry leaders to elevate your business’s value and ensure a successful transition.
