EXPANDING CONNECTIONS

BGL’s Growth Conference is the premier gathering for entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and private equity professionals designed to spark meaningful connections and create opportunities for future growth.

FOUNDERS & ENTREPRENEURS

Leverage the BGL platform for exposure to potential investors and connection with industry peers

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTORS

Gain early visibility into compelling opportunities from founder-led and sponsor-backed companies across all of the industries BGL covers

C-SUITE EXECUTIVES & CORPORATIONS

Find potential opportunities to maximize the long-term value of your organization

2026 GROWTH CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

350+

ATTENDEES

Including entrepreneurs, industry executives, and private equity groups

50+

PRESENTING COMPANIES

Dozens of top private and PE-owned companies presenting business overviews and growth strategies

600+

1X1 MEETINGS

Targeted, BGL-facilitated meetings connecting presenters with prospective investors

NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES

Value-added interaction with industry participants throughout the conference

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED

Consumer
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Infrastructure & Environment
Services
Technology

PHOTO GALLERY

When

October 21-22, 2026

Where

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

1 W Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

CONTACT

BGL Conference Team
216.241.2800
GrowthConference@bglco.com