More than 2,000 dealmakers from 1,100 companies, representing 16 countries, headed to sunny San Diego for three days of networking at ACG InterGrowth 2018. Jeff Immelt, who served as CEO and chairman of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) from 2001 to 2017, was the keynote speaker. He had a discussion with Audax Private Equity’s Jay Jester. In February, Immelt was named chairman of Athenahealth Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHN), a provider of network-enabled services for hospital and ambulatory clients. View our slideshow for photos of dealmakers at the conference. And for more of our content from the conference, check out Mergers & Acquisitions' video interviews:

-ACG will keep promoting the middle market to lawmakers
-Digital transformation is the name of the game, says William Blair’s Matt Conaty
-With rise of cov-lite loans, experience matters, says Twin Brook’s Trevor Clark
-Investors from all over the globe are attracted to private debt, says Madison's Sunil Mehta
-Trust counts in lending to the middle market, says Monroe Capital’s Karin Kovacic

ACG InterGrowth 2018 featured a keynote discussion between Audax Private Equity's Jay Jester and former General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) CEO Jeff Immelt.

Former General Electric Co. CEO (NYSE: GE) Jeff Immelt, who now serves as chairman at healthcare company Athenahealth (Nasdaq: ATHN), a provider of network-enabled services for hospital and ambulatory clients, spoke at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Former General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) Jeff Immelt's bio argues that “Immelt transformed GE into a simpler, stronger and more focused digital industrial company." Pictured here with ACG CEO Patrick Morris.

Watermill Group's Julia Karol checks in at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Huron Capital's Gretchen Perkins networks with dealmakers at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

ACG InterGrowth 2018 featured more than 2,000 dealmakers from 1,100 companies, representing 16 countries.

The Riverside Co.'s Cheryl Strom speaks on a panel at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

ACG InterGrowth 2018 took place in San Diego from May 2-4.

Dealmakers gathered to listen to panels at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

An ACG InterGrowth 2018 attendee listens in on a panel.

ACG InterGrowth 2018 featured panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Private Advisors' Kee Rabb (center) speaks on a panel at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Panelists share thoughts during ACG InterGrowth 2018.

ACG InterGrowth 2018 featured panels of dealmakers.

Dealmakers gather for meetings at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

More than 2,000 dealmakers from 1,100 companies, representing 16 countries, participated in ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Tresvista Financial Services' Amir Jairazbhoy networked with other dealmakers at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

ACG Philadelphia executive director Stephanie McAlaine (center) networks with other dealmakers at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Dealmakers network at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

While attending ACG InterGrowth 2018, participants got to enjoy various outdoor activities.

Some dealmakers played golf at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Dealmakers had the opportunity to play a round of golf at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

A dealmaker takes a swing at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

ACG InterGrowth 2018 participants competed in a 5K race.

Some dealmakers took a yoga class at ACG InterGrowth 2018.

Runners stop for a selfie at ACG InterGrowth 2018.