Exploring how aspiring entrepreneurs become CEOs by acquiring and growing existing businesses.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) will host the inaugural RSM Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Rotterdam, marking the first event of its kind in the Benelux region.
Designed for searchers, investors, business owners, and operators, the conference will bring together leading voices from across Europe to explore how ETA is shaping the future of business ownership and succession.
Throughout the day, participants will gain practical insights into structuring a search, transitioning into a CEO role, and navigating the first 100 days after acquisition, alongside sessions on valuation, due diligence, and post-acquisition value creation.
Hosted by RSM faculty and Executive MBA 2026 students, the event underscores RSM’s commitment to driving entrepreneurial growth and positioning Rotterdam as a hub for ETA leadership in Europe.
💡 Why Attend:
- Learn from leading voices in the ETA community
- Connect with investors, operators, and fellow searchers
- Gain practical, experience-based insights from active acquirers
- Network with the wider RSM entrepreneurial ecosystem during the day and over evening drinks
Pitch Session for Searchers
A highlight of the program, the Searcher Pitch Session offers active and aspiring searchers the rare opportunity to present their search or acquisition opportunity directly to investors, gain valuable feedback, and make meaningful connections — all in a focused, interactive setting.
Interested in pitching? Contact Nejla Grabowski at ngrabowski@myrsm.nl. Spots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets & Details
Learn more about the program at rsm.nl/events/eta-conference
Tickets available via Eventbrite: RSM ETA Conference 2025
