Creating Value Before and After the Deal: Smart Strategies for Growth, Savings & AI Advantage

Value creation doesn’t start at closing—and it certainly doesn’t end there. In today’s competitive market, buyers and sellers are looking for proven strategies to strengthen performance, reduce risk, and boost valuations across the deal lifecycle. This session will take a two-pronged approach—exploring how disciplined cost management and vendor oversight can unlock hidden savings that directly increase enterprise value; and how the strategic application of AI is reshaping efficiency, accelerating growth, and in some cases even commanding valuation premiums. Together, we’ll discuss how forward-thinking investors and operators are using technology, financial discipline, and operational insights to create lasting value—before, during, and after the deal.