April 21-22
Irving, TX
SMBash brings together the searchers, operators, investors, and service providers of ETA to learn from each other, build real partnerships, and meet the people they’ll do deals with.
Watch The 2026 Highlights
REVIEWS
From the room
Real reactions from the room. The best part of SMBash is the people you meet, and the best proof is hearing it from them.
- Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...Loading tweet...
WHY SMBASH
The annual meeting for the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition community.
Two days in Irving. Day 1 is for meeting people on the new ETA Expo floor. Day 2 is the main stage.
Want to be involved?
THE EXPERIENCE
SMBash 2027 runs over two days, each with its own focus.
The searchers, operators, lenders, and advisors you meet here are the people you’ll work with on your next deal.
DAY 1
APRIL 21
Connect and Explore
Walk the new ETA Expo and meet the lenders, advisors lenders, and service providers who work with buyers and operators. Join small group workshops and live deal reviews.
DAY 2
APRIL 22
Learn
The main stage day. Keynotes and sessions on deal sourcing, SBA, add-on acquisitions, and running the business you bought.
SPEAKERS
Keynote speakers
Operators, investors, and advisors who’ve done the work.
Be the first to know.
Our full roster of SMBash speakers will be revealed soon.
Don’t miss a name. Sign up to get notified first.
APRIL 21-22, 2027
Previous Sessions
Alumni Panel: Year One Lessons from Searchers, Operators, and Holdcos
Building a 50-Deal Proprietary Pipeline Without Brokers
Building a Baby Berkshire: How Enduring Ventures Bought 20 Companies
Business Brokers, A Necessary Evil: How to Get Deals Done With Bad Brokers
How Chenmark Builds CEOs and Scales a 10-Company HoldCo
How to Build a 50-Deal Pipeline Without a Broker
How to Get Deals Done With Bad Business Brokers
Become a sponsor
PRICING
Get tickets
SMBash limits the number of attendees in an effort to create an intimate, community setting.
Get notified when SMBash 2027 tickets go on sale.
Our full list of ticket options will be revealed soon.
Don’t a beat — sign up to get notified first.
Who should attend SMBash?
SMBash is for entrepreneurs, operators, investors, service providers, micro-private equity firms, and professionals passionate about small and medium business acquisition and growth. Whether you’re a first-time searcher, a seasoned operator, or an advisor supporting the ecosystem, SMBash brings together the people shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
What does an SMBash ticket include?
Your SMBash ticket includes everything you’ll need during the event except travel and lodging. This includes three full meals per day, complimentary drinks and snacks, full access to all event content such as keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions, participation in all official activities, post-event recordings of all sessions, and access to exclusive offers and partner specials.
Where is SMBash 2027 being held?
SMBash takes place at The Rayleigh Underground in Irving, Texas — a modern, creative venue in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. It’s minutes from DFW Airport and Love Field, and surrounded by hotels, dining, and nightlife options.
Can I attend SMBash virtually or remotely?
SMBash is an in-person experience designed for live connection and collaboration. However, all attendees will receive access to session recordings after the event.
How do sponsorships work?
Interested in sponsoring SMBash? Contact us to learn more about current partnership opportunities.
What is the SMBash refund or transfer policy?
Tickets are fully refundable until 30 days prior to the event and transferable up to two weeks before the event. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to reassign your ticket to a colleague, roll your ticket forward to next year, or contact us for help managing the transfer.
