Registration is now open for the IBBA Canada Annual Conference. Tickets available here.
October 2-3 2025, Toronto, Ontario
IBBA Canada
Annual Conference
Join us at the 2025 IBBA Canada Conference, the premier gathering for business brokers, M&A advisors, and industry professionals across Canada. Taking place in Toronto on October 2-3, this event offers top-tier networking, expert-led education, and exclusive deal-making opportunities through our Deal Connect platform. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the industry’s best and gain insights to elevate your practice—register today!
AGENDA
AT A GLANCE
Day 1
Wednesday October 1st
18:00 – 21:00
VIP Event and Cocktail Gathering
Day 2
Thursday October 2nd
7:00 – 8:00
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 – 8:15
Welcome – Conference Chair & Presenting Sponsor
8:15 – 9:00
Opening Keynote
9:00 – 10:00
Educational – How to Increase Your Revenue by 15% Without Increasing Prices or Adding Any Work.
10:00 – 10:45
Networking, Coffee Break, Exhibitor Showcase
10:45 – 11:45
Panel Discussion – Financing Canadian Deals
11:45 – 12:45
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
12:45 – 1:45
Educational – A New Process to Ensure Outside Advisors Don’t Kill Your Deal
13:45 – 15:45
Deal Connect & Exhibitor Showcase
16:00 – 17:00
Broker Panel
17:00 – 18:30
Cocktails & Conversation
Day 3
Friday October 3rd
7:15 – 8:00
Breakfast & IBBA Update
8:00 – 8:05
Opening Remarks
8:05 – 9:15
Workshop Part 1 – Automating your brokerage with AI
9:15 – 10:00
Networking, Coffee Break, Exhibitor Showcase
10:00 – 11:45
Workshop Part 2 – Automating your brokerage with AI
11:45 – 12:30
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
12:30 – 16:30
Course – IBBA 310 – How to Win Listing Engagements with Larger Businesses (Canada Specific)
SPEAKERS
JOHN SMITH
CEO of Company
JOHN SMITH
CEO of Company
JOHN SMITH
CEO of Company
OUR SPONSORS
INFORMATION FOR
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Event registration includes breakfast, lunch, workshops, masterminds, networking events, and socials.
Register by June 1st for the Early Bird Pricing of only $495
IBBA members please purchase using the member rate. If you choose to add on the course, it will automatically be added at the member rate.
Early Bird
Deadline
June 1st
Non-Member
$595
Member
$495
Preferred
Deadline
Sep 14th
Non-Member
$695
Member
$595
Regular
Deadline
Oct 1st
Non-Member
$795
Member
$695
IBBA Course
“How to win larger listing engagements.”
Erin Crawford, current IBBA Chair.
Non-Member
$435
Member
$295
LOCATION
Courtyard Toronto Downtown
The Courtyard Toronto Downtown, situated on vibrant Yonge Street, stands as a beacon of modern comfort and convenience in the heart of Canada’s largest city. This family-friendly hotel, one of the largest Courtyard properties worldwide, offers a perfect blend of style and functionality for both business and leisure travelers.
Address
475 Yonge Street Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, M4Y 1X7
Transportation
Convenient transit options from
the Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Airport
$299 CAD
Discounted conference room rate!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Connect with Canada’s top Business Brokers and M&A Advisors!
Exhibitor
$2500
Exhibitors gain valuable exposure with a session sponsorship, a dedicated exhibitor table, and branding opportunities within the conference space. This package includes 1 conference pass and 1 VIP reception invitation.
Venture Sponsor
$3500
The Venture Sponsor package provides strong branding across the event and opportunities for visibility through the website and on-site promotions. It includes 2 conference passes, 2 VIP invitations, and all Exhibitor benefits.
Enterprise Sponsor
$5500
As an Enterprise Sponsor, you’ll receive significant visibility across the event, including speaking opportunities and a half-page ad in the conference brochure. The package includes 2 conference passes, 2 VIP invitations, and all Exhibitor benefits.
Presenting Sponsor
$7500
The Presenting Sponsor package offers maximum exposure with prominent branding on the main stage, website, and all event materials, along with premium speaking opportunities and VIP access. This package includes 3 conference passes, 5 VIP invitations, and all Exhibitor benefits.
Deal Connect Sponsor Package $1,450
What is Deal Connect?
Deal Connect is a 120 minute interactive session where M&A advisors showcase their deals to attending private equity firms, family offices, and search funds.
Each Deal Connect sponsor has a presenting table that advisors can visit.
During the session, the advisor’s goal is to visit as many tables as possible.
Sponsors can expect to create 10 – 30 meaningful connections with M&A advisors during the two hour session.
What is Deal Connect?
- Meet with the top M&A and Brokerage firms from across Canada
- Private presentation table to host advisors during the Deal Connect session
- 1 conference pass
- 1 VIP night invitation
- Access to all networking sessions
- Access to complete attendee list post-event
ABOUT US
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the world’s largest professional community of business intermediary specialists.
The community services privately held business owners from Main Street to the lower middle market (revenues of $500K – $35M).
IBBA annual conferences are the industry’s premier events for continuing education, certification, networking and advancement of the industry.
IBBA Canada is a chapter of IBBA that supports the business brokerage and M&A industry in Canada.
Our membership base is comprised of over 120 business broker and M&A firms across all 10 provinces.
Our organization focuses on providing Canadian specific resources and education to help advisors better serve their sell-side and buy-side clients across Canada.
Any advisor looking to close more deals and grow their practices.
Popular Attendees
- Business Brokers
- M&A Advisors
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- PE Firms
- Family Offices
- Searchers
Those looking to connect with intermediaries and M&A advisors operating in the Canadian market.
Popular Exhibitor Categories
- Valuation Services
- Franchise Opportunities
- Financial Services
- Legal Services
- Lending
- PE Groups
- Search Funds
