Global learning events and connections
Governing Family Enterprises
Explore the specialized knowledge and skills unique to governing a complex family enterprise effectively. In a collaborative, supportive environment alongside representatives of other enterprising families facing similar issues, you and your family owners, board members and executives can tackle together the complex issues of continuity and governance.
Oct. 6–10, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
CT
Blended Virtual and In-Person / Chicago Campus
Family Enterprise Leaders Forum 2025: Strategic Growth
Exclusively for CEOs, presidents, and board chairs of prominent family-owned enterprises, the Family Enterprise Leaders Forum offers a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day demands and focus on the future of the enterprise. This immersive experience brings together senior family business leaders for peer-driven discussions about the challenges of sustaining family unity, guiding long-term growth, and preparing for generational transitions.
Oct. 14–16, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CT
In-Person / Chicago Campus
Family Enterprise Boards
The director plays a pivotal role in effectively guiding family-owned businesses. This program from leading family business experts goes in-depth on the issues that affect current and emerging board members, such as managing the board’s strategic, fiduciary and communication functions.
Nov. 3–7, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 11:45 a.m.
CT
Blended Virtual and In-Person / Chicago Campus
The Single Family Office
Challenging, often subtle family dynamics, sensitive communications and interlinked governance structures all contribute to the complexity of family offices. This program focuses squarely on the management, planning and governance skills family-office leaders must master and manage.
June 10–12, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
ET
Miami Campus
Conference
re:connect
Be part of a milestone anniversary as we honor 25 years of fostering family business legacies and inspiring futures. Engage with a global community of family business owners, leaders, and next-generation successors and gain insights from thought leaders and peers on the latest trends in family enterprises.
May 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CT
Evanston Campus
Forming Family Enterprise Governance
One of the most critical times in a family enterprise's evolution is moving from the processes, people and structures that proved successful for a controlling owner to those that support a sibling partnership. Providing your stakeholders with education from the leading academic experts on family enterprise governance can increase your confidence that you understand the challenges in developing effective governance.
Feb. 11–21, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CT
Blended Virtual and In-Person / Miami Campus
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