2026 EtA Forum Asia Pacific 

The region's premier event for Entrepreneurship through Acquisition

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition is one of the most powerful — and underutilised — paths to business ownership.

For five years, we've been bringing together the people who are searching, acquiring, operating, growing, advising, and investing in this space. In 2026, we're back at the iconic Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney in heart of Circular Quay and this is our biggest and best event yet.

Whether you're just starting your search, deep in the operating phase, or simply curious about the model, this is where the EtA community comes together.

A Note About Ticket Pricing

Each ticket category includes the same event experience. The pricing structure enables us to fund the EtA Forum, invest in future events, and continue building the EtA Community.

In terms of pricing, we see each group playing a different role in the ecosystem:

• ENTREPRENEUR TICKET: For Searchers and Entrepreneurs who are looking to acquire a business. These tickets are priced to reflect that you're the star of the show and the cohort we're all here to back.

• INDUSTRY TICKET:  For Operators, Investors, Service Providers and Advisors who are already running businesses, investing in acquisitions or supporting the sector. These tickets are priced to reflect the professional and commercial value the Forum provides. See below examples:

1. OPERATOR: tickets are priced to reflect the value of connecting with fellow business owners, sharing practical experience and gaining ideas and relationships to help you grow the business you run.
2. INVESTOR tickets are priced to reflect that you have capital to deploy and are investing in the growth of the community, just as much as you're investing in deals.
3. SERVICE PROVIDER OR ADVISOR tickets are priced to reflect the value you can gain from the relationships, opportunities and business development the Forum provides.

We know many people wear multiple hats, so just choose the category that best reflects your primary role. The category you choose will be displayed on your name tag which are colour coded for attendees to easily find you in the room. 

What to Expect

🗓 Day 1 — Forum Day | Wednesday 21 October 

Start with a networking breakfast before a full day of expert panels covering every stage of the EtA journey: Search → Acquire → Operate → Grow/Exit. Hear from practitioners who've been in the trenches, ask the questions that matter, and finish the day at our signature Forum Drinks & Canapes evening where some of the best conversations of the year happen.

🗓 Day 2 — Education Day | Thursday 22 October

 Go deeper with two focused streams running simultaneously: the Searching Stream for those building or refining their acquisition strategy, and the Operating Stream for those running and growing acquired businesses. The day culminates in a high-energy Shark Tank-style pitch session with high-profile industry figures, the perfect way to close out two days of learning and connection.

Who is in the Room?

• Aspiring entrepreneurs: Assessing the model and looking to de-risk their path to becoming a CEO
• Active searchers: Mid-hunt or deep in due diligence, looking for targets and equity partners.
• Owner-operators: Active CEOs scaling acquired SMBs and looking for growth playbooks.
• EtA Specialist Advisors: The specialised M&A lawyers, accountants, and brokers driving the sector forward.
• Institutional Investors & Family Offices: Sophisticated capital allocators who recognise EtA as a premium asset class.

🎟 Your All-Access Pass: What’s Included

We don’t believe in hidden add-ons. Your ticket unlocks the total, end-to-end ecosystem experience

• Network Breakfasts: Curated morning networking to spark critical conversations before the main stages open.

• Fully Catered: Five-star meals provided throughout the entire two-day experience

• Coffee cart on tap: Unlimited, complimentary barista coffee cart access across both days

• The 5-Year Celebration Social: Entry to the Day 1 Forum Drinks & Canapes evening.

• Complete Content Access: Full entry to all panels, specialised breakout streams, and the live Pitch Session.

• Built-In Networking Time: Dedicated networking slots intentionally woven into the agenda - not squeezed into breaks.

• Year-Round Community (Via Eta Central Community): Access to the new-era EtA Central Digital Hub to connect with attendees before and long after the event.

• Access to The Post-Event Vault (Via Eta Central Community): Full session recordings, speaker slide decks, and executive summaries delivered straight to you to reference at your own pace.

• Exclusive access to the all new EtA Central Community Online Hub with Forum only discounts and exclusives

Making this an Unmissable Event…

• The Blueprint for the Future: This is the only dedicated, macro-level EtA forum across Australia and New Zealand, defining the next decade of deal-making in the region
• 5 Years of Compound Success: Half a decade of running these events, building trust with the best in the business and drawing 160–200+ high-calibre attendees annually
• A Defining "Before & After": Be part of the historic milestone where the ANZ EtA ecosystem shifts gears into its next major growth phase
• Unrivalled Access: Nowhere else in the Asia-Pacific region can you access this concentrated level of specialized EtA deal flow, capital, and talent in one place.

Event Details

• Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney (MCA)

• Dates: Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 October 2026

• Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm AEST both days

Secure Your Seat for the New Era

🎟 Tickets will go up on 1st October! Don't wait for allocation limits or price increases. Secure your spot today, celebrate our history, and position yourself at the absolute forefront of the new era of the ANZ acquisition market.

This is the event you won't want to miss. But don't take our word for it — see for yourself.