Family Business Magazine has been hosting events for more than a decade to help family leaders navigate the unique challenges of operating a multigenerational family business. Our conferences focus on issues of governance, succession, family dynamics and wealth & legacy management. Family speakers share their real-life challenges and successes. Our conferences are designed to facilitate conversation on important family business topics through networking and sharing of stories, resources and experiences.

To learn more about our events, please reach out to our Events Director, Diane McCollum, at Diane.McCollum@familybusinessmagazine.com.

Events

TRANSITIONS SPRING 2024

APRIL 17-19, 2024 | NAVIGATING CHANGE IN THE FAMILY AND THE BUSINESS
Change is inevitable in any business, but in a family business, it's particularly important to manage change with sensitivity to family dynamics and relationships, and to prioritize the long-term success of the business as well as the well-being of the family.

The Private Company Governance Summit 2024

May 15-17, 2024 | The Continuing Evolution of the Private Company Board Private Company Governance Summit 2024 will explore the most effective ways to ensure your board meets a company’s shifting needs during disruptive times. 

ALIGN: Connecting the Family Office and the Family

June 12-13, 2024 | Swissotel Chicago
ALIGN brings together family offices and family members to facilitate collaboration, navigate family dynamics and promote unity and cohesion.

Transformational Women in Family Business

June 13-14, 2024 | Swissotel Chicago
Women in family businesses face unique challenges, yet bring substantial value and influence to family organizations. We invite you to join other amazing women from this sector as we explore and develop your skills and, together define our roles as women in family business.

Past Events

FAMILY BUSINESS NEXTGEN 2024

Welcome to Family Business NextGen 2024 — a place for you to think intentionally about your role in the family business, the family and the outside world.

TRANSITIONS FALL 2023

What does it take to be a good and effective owner of a multigenerational family business? Responsible owners play the most critical role in ensuring the long-term survival and success of a family business. They know how to balance the needs of the business with their own needs.Join us with your current and future owners and learn how to build a strong ownership culture that ensures that the family business thrives for generations to come. November 1-3, 2023

FAMILY BUSINESS LEGACY 2023

Navigate the complex issues surrounding legacy and wealth generation and transfer. For family business shareholders (and future owners) and their family offices. September 27-29, 2023

TRANSFORMATIONAL WOMEN IN FAMILY BUSINESS 2023

Women in family businesses face unique challenges, yet bring substantial value and influence to family organizations. Join other amazing women from this sector as we explore and develop your skills and together define our roles as women in family business. June 7-8, 2023

PRIVATE COMPANY GOVERNANCE SUMMIT 2023

The most critical factor in the success of a private company board is the relationship between the CEO and board members. In a publicly owned company, the principal roles of the board are to hire and fire the CEO. But this is not usually the case in a private company. So much can be in play. May 17 - 19, 2023

TRANSITIONS SPRING 2023

The success and sustainability of your family business depends on your ability to navigate 3 critical areas: engagement, succession, governance. At Transitions Spring 2023, we will tackle these thorny topics in a mix of sessions, panels, workshops and keynotes and explore how these 3 key areas intersect within successful and sustainable family businesses. April 19-21, 2023

FAMILY BUSINESS NEXTGEN 2023

Welcome to Family Business NextGen 2023 — a place for you to think intentionally about your role in the family business, the family and the outside world. We'll address the unique challenges and goals of the next generation of multigenerational family businesses. March 6-10, 2023

TRANSITIONS FALL 2022

WHAT COMES NEXT? The Next Evolution of the Professional Family The past 40 years have seen a growing emphasis on professionalizing the family business as well as the members of the family who own the business. You’ve professionalized your operations by hiring key non-family team members and ... November 2-4, 2022

FAMILY BUSINESS LEGACY & WEALTH 2022

Balancing Liquidity with the Long Term Every multi-generational family business or enterprise faces the conflict between immediate wealth realization and reinvesting in the business for the future. This year, Family Business Legacy & Wealth will examine strategies for reducing the impact of ... September 21-23, 2022

THE PRIVATE COMPANY GOVERNANCE SUMMIT 2022

This June we brought together executives, owners and directors of private and family-owned companies for The Private Company Governance Summit 2022. This year we explored the best ways to shore up your fundamentals to get the most effective board possible. Now celebrating our 10th year, The Private ... June 15 - 17, 2022