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Advanced Technology in M&A: Transforming Deal Preparation and Execution

Presented By: Blue OutComes / Bowie & Jensen LLC

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the M&A landscape, from due diligence to deal execution. Join a wide-ranging conversation that explores how advanced technology, including AI, is reshaping the preparation process, enabling faster data analysis, improving risk assessment, and identifying synergies with unprecedented accuracy. We’ll discuss real-world applications of advanced technology in deal-making, strengthening business operations, processes and culture, its role in streamlining complex transactions, and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Moderator:

William A. McComas
Managing Member
Bowie & Jensen LLC

William A. McComas is the Managing Partner at Bowie & Jensen and a corporate attorney focusing on the technology sector. A leading technology attorney, he represents companies, investors, and entrepreneurs in many different technology industries. He counsels clients throughout the country in connection with financing, mergers and acquisitions, sales of assets, equity financings, and other general corporate matters. He is well established for helping companies to manage and develop commercial technology and strategies. He often publishes and speaks on such topics and has received numerous awards including citations in Best Lawyers in America and multiple "Lawyer of the Year" honors.

Panelists:

Allison Cummins
CEO
Blue Outcomes

Allison Cummins is the founder and CEO of Blue Outcomes, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in Project and Change Management. Her methodical, analytic approach to technology and processes inspired her to launch Blue Outcomes in 2018. Allison is a trusted advisor for growing companies and is known for bringing transparency and accountability to business transformations.

 

Kristine Kukich
Principal Owner
The Training Sherpa

As the Principal Owner of the Training Sherpa, Kristine is a published author and speaker on leveraging augmented intelligence in the practice of doing business. Her focus is on identifying techniques to increase productivity and effectiveness through various generative AI tools.

Karrie Sullivan
Founder & CEO
Culminate Strategy Group

Karrie Sullivan is a former Corporate & PE PortCo CXO turned Professional Transformation Whisperer. Karrie Sullivan is a recognized leader on AI adoption and managing organizational change. She and her team work with some of the world’s largest companies as they tackle transformation and AI adoption. The CEO and founder of Culminate Strategy Group, Karrie is a global keynote speaker, and author of upcoming book (2025 release) “Hacking the Change Curve”.

Conference Location

65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: (312) 427-7800