In the Aerospace & Defense sector, visibility drives valuation. This strategic brief outlines the top 5 conferences in 2026 where business owners can connect with prime contractors and strategic buyers to position their companies for a premium exit.

In the industrial sector, automation is the new currency of value. This strategic brief outlines the top global robotics conferences in 2026 where owners can find the technology—and the buyers—to secure a premium exit.

In the manufacturing sector, technical excellence alone does not guarantee a premium exit. This strategic brief outlines the top 2026 North American conferences where owners can gain the intelligence required to structure their business for a future strategic sale.

The industrial landscape of 2026 is reshaping valuation metrics. This Chairman's View explores how strategic manufacturing forums like IMTS and AeroDef define the "premium" acquisition targets of tomorrow, offering a roadmap for owners to maximize EBITDA multiples through market intelligence.2026 Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Events for Exit Planning