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.

2025 EVENTS
Transitions Spring | April 9-11, 2025, St. Petersburg, FL
The Private Company Governance Summit | May 14-16, 2025, Washington, D.C.
ALIGN | June 3-5, 2025, Chicago, IL
Family Business Legacy | September 10-12, 2025, Dallas, TX
Transitions Fall | November 5-7, 2025, San Diego, CA


To learn more about our events, please reach out to our Events Director, Alyssa Penecale, at alyssa.penecale@familybusinessmagazine.com.

Upcoming Events

TRANSITIONS SPRING 2025

April 9-11, 2025 | St. Petersburg, FL
The conference for family businesses working on succession, engagement and governance.

THE PRIVATE COMPANY GOVERANCE SUMMIT 2025

May 14-16, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
PCGS will offer insights into board structure, compensation and composition, as well as tackle the biggest challenges boards will face in 2025 — from AI concerns to evolving workplace dynamics and rising cyber threats. But we'll also look ahead to 2040 and challenge private company owners and directors to anticipate the critical issues that will face boards in the next 15 years.

Past Events

TRANSITIONS FALL 2024

November 6-8, 2024 | VEA Newport Beach, CA
REVIVE, REFRESH, RENEW. Join current and future family business owners this fall and learn how to keep your family enterprise moving forward, honoring the past without being tethered to it.

FAMILY BUSINESS LEGACY

September 25-27, 2024 | JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, TX
Future-Proofing Your Family’s Legacy As your family grows in both size and wealth, your responsibilities expand, too. Managing that growth while preserving your legacy requires a mix of preparedness and flexibility.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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