Transitions Spring 2020 is sponsored by Family Business Magazine, and is the only conference created for family companies, by family companies.

WE CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO ENHANCE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

Smaller group sessions to facilitate discussion.

Topic-based expert briefings to allow you and your family members to drill down more deeply into areas of specific interest or need.

Some families bring family members who do not attend the conference itself. We’ve created the opportunity for these families to schedule a working family meeting prior to and after the conference, with a professional facilitator. (Limited space available, please contact Diane McCollum at 215-405-6063 for details). Please note: our hotel room block allows families to book rooms before and after the conference, at our group rate, to extend the duration and value of your visit.

Family Business Basics — a pre-conference session focused on key family business terms and ideas, and on how to get the most out of the conference itself.

TRANSITIONS FEATURES

Speakers from family companies: Our focus is on speakers from family enterprises, sharing real-life problems and real-life solutions.

Intimate, open environment: Limited attendance, and a private “safe harbor” environment in which to openly share challenges and opportunities with other families.

Collaborative discussions: Opportunities to work through family issues via guided discussions.

No–Sell environment: Conference sponsors understand and commit to participating as thought leaders and experts, and are restricted from actively selling their products and services.

Special content and sessions for next-generation and married-in family members

Networking with families: Hosted networking, opening reception, meals, breaks and workshops are all designed to allow you to meet many family enterprise attendees.

Family focus: Brought to you by family-owned Family Business Magazine. We use family-owned or family-controlled hotels, transportation services, restaurants and service providers whenever possible. We believe in, and invest in, America’s family businesses.

REGISTRATION

Registration fees do not include hotel or travel expenses. Due to the customization of the conference seating and session assignments, registrations need to be submitted at least one week prior to the start of the conference.  On-site registration is not available.

ATTIRE
The dress code for the conference is business casual to casual. Meeting room temperatures will vary, so please bring and wear the appropriate layers of clothing to ensure your personal comfort.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Attendance at this conference is strictly limited to owners, shareholders, family members, in-laws and executives of 75 family businesses/enterprises. The conference is designed to facilitate conversation on important family issues among generations. There is special programming for family business members aged 15-29, and for those who have married-in to the family business.

The Transitions conference is for family companies and family offices of all sizes.  Approximately one third of attendees represent companies with revenues of under $25 million, one third of attendees have revenues of between $26 million and $300 million; and one third have revenues of over $300 million. And approximately a third of attendees are in the third generation or less; a third were in generations 4 and 5; and third were part of companies more than 6 generations old. What all attendees share is a desire to see their family enterprise grow successfully through generational transitions.

68% of attendees at Transitions are coming to the conference for the first time; 100% of attendees at our last conference say they’ll attend again, and that they’d recommend the conference to other family members.

NOTE: All attendees will be vetted to ensure that they are family company leaders, members or shareholders. This event is only for family-run companies or enterprises. Senior advisers to family companies may attend ONLY with the family company they represent.

For further information, contact conference director David Shaw at (301) 963-6162 or email dshaw@familybusinessmagazine.com.

PROPOSE A TOPIC OR SPEAKER

Contact Peter Begalla, Conference and Education Director, (386) 785-7856 or email pbegalla@familybusinessmagazine.com. Please note that the conference extends a complimentary registration for conference speakers.  In addition, conference speakers are featured in Family Business and Directors & Boards magazines and websites.  Speakers are responsible for their own expenses, to include hotel, meals, and travel.  Proposals promoting company products or services will not be considered.

ADVISORS AND SPONSORS

If your company provides services to family businesses, please considering sponsoring the conference.  Access to Transitions conference attendees—by attending the conference, a tabletop exhibit and/or by participating as a moderator/panelist is only available to conference sponsors.   Alternatively, if you are an adviser to family businesses, you may register to attend the conference with a family member for a business you advise. Contact Mike Bachman at (215) 405-6070, or email mike.bachman@familybusinessmagazine.com. 

PRESS
Press passes are not available for this conference.

Transitions Conferences are produced by MLR Media. Through digital platforms, print magazines, and live events, MLR Media provides public and private company directors, leaders and owners of multi-generational family businesses and C-suite executives with the knowledge and skills to be successful in their roles.