Steering the Legacy: Governance and Succession in Family Enterprises

Effective governance lies at the heart of long-term family business success. This year’s conference will examine how family firms can strengthen governance structures to balance entrepreneurial agility with accountability, navigate succession with confidence, and manage the growing complexity of family offices and shared assets. Participants will explore evolving best practices in board composition, financial and managerial decision-making, and conflict resolution, as well as strategies for preparing next-generation leaders and aligning family and business goals. Through discussions with leading family business owners, advisors, and academics, the event will offer insights on how strong governance can drive sustainable growth, preserve legacy, and foster harmony across generations.

This event is part of the Family Capitalism pillar of the ECGI’s Responsible Capitalism project.

📆 Conference details: 
Monday, 15 June - Tuesday, 16 June 2026

📍 Conference Location: 
Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia 

Accommodation:
Kentmanni Hotel (400 m from EBS) 
Discount code: WELCOMEBACK (gives a 35% discount from the list price)

Movenpick Hotel (EUR 150 per room/ night) 
Discount code: Conference at EBS 

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn (5* Superior) 
one night (15.-16.06.2026) special offer EUR 150
E-mail: reservations.tallinn@radissoncollection.com mentioning
Discount code:  BFFI2026

CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Morten Bennedsen (University of Copenhagen and ECGI)
Janis Berzins (BI Norwegian Business School and BFFI)
Valdone Darškuviene (ISM University of Management and Economics and BFFI)
Krista Jaakson (University of Tartu and BFFI)
Meelis Kitsing (Estonian Business School)
Valerija Kozlova (Stockholm School of Economics (Riga), BICEPS and BFFI)
Anete Pajuste (Stockholm School of Economics (Riga), BFFI and ECGI)
Alminas Žaldokas (National University of Singapore and ECGI)