Steering the Legacy: Governance and Succession in Family Enterprises

Call for Papers

SUBMIT PAPER HERE

ABOUT THE EVENT

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.

The conference organizers are inviting researchers to submit recent papers or extended abstracts on family firm topics. Papers that touch on family enterprise indirectly but offer valuable insights are also welcome. Each paper will be assigned a discussant, and time will be provided for questions and comments from the audience. 

IMPORTANT DATES

A selection will be made by the conference scientific committee from papers and abstracts that are submitted before the deadline of 1 February 2026 (at midnight CEST). Researchers will be notified whether their paper has been accepted for the conference before 1 March 2026. Program queries should be directed to Anete Pajuste (anete.pajuste@sseriga.edu).

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

📍 Conference Location: 
Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia 

CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

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