FB Compass Events – Key Executives - Family Business Magazine

For nearly two decades, Family Business Magazine’s conferences have helped family business leaders and owners strengthen their governance, navigate succession planning, improve family dynamics and engagement, grow their wealth and manage their legacy. At our conferences, family business speakers share real-life challenges and successes, creating a space for candid conversation. These events are designed to foster connection and learning through storytelling, peer networking, and practical resource sharing.

2026 EVENTS
Transitions Spring 2026 | March 18-20 | The Vinoy Resort & Spa
Family Business Legacy 2026 | May 5-6 | Chicago, IL
The Private Company Governance Summit 2026 | June 10-12 | The Westin Downtown D.C.
ALIGN 2026 | September 16-18 | Dallas, TX

Family Business Compass members receive discounts to all MLR Media conferences.
Contact your member services concierge to activate your discount.

Upcoming Events

TRANSITIONS SPRING 2026

March 18-20, 2026 | The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
INCLUSION. OWNERSHIP. SHARED LEADERSHIP.
The conference for family businesses working on succession, engagement and governance.

FAMILY BUSINESS LEGACY 2026

May 5-6, 2026
The University Club Chicago
Stewardship Without Strings
The only conference tackling the critical challenges of wealth generation and management, estate planning, NextGen financial education and ownership transfer. This conference helps family business and family office CEOs, leaders and owners grow their assets and preserve their values across generations.

THE PRIVATE COMPANY GOVERNANCE SUMMIT 2026

June 10-12, 2026 | The Westin Downtown D.C.
Building Smarter Private Company Boards
Private company boards are facing a new era of expectations — one that demands sharper strategy, broader expertise and a more future-focused mindset. At the Private Company Governance Summit 2026 (PCGS), we’ll explore what it truly means to build smarter boards.

ALIGN: Connecting the Family and the Family Office

September 16-18, 2026 | Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX
Culture, Connection and the Family Office
ALIGN brings together family office leaders and the family members they serve to ensure the effectiveness of the family office now and for future generations.