The Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific - the biggest family business event on the calendar - is in its 25th year and will be held in Sydney for the very first time.
Join us in Sydney at the newly opened Western Sydney Conference Centre from 20-23 May 2025, at the only conference dedicated exclusively to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere.
The family business community - FBA members, family business leaders, expert advisors and more - from across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific will come together to experience a packed program of events, including keynote sessions from TV presenter and financial journalist, David Koch, and former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler.
Register before 7 January to access Super Early Bird Pricing.
Learn more and book your spot today
Why should you attend?
We’ve worked all year on curating a program for you. From keynote presentations to interactive workshops and parallel sessions, our conference program will connect you with experts and provide you with real-world tools and takeaways for navigating change in family business.
- LEARN FROM EXPERTS
Local and international family business experts will share their insights through keynotes, panels and workshops.
- SPARK NEW IDEAS
Take a step out of the day-to-day and be inspired, innovate and think differently. Return to the business reinvigorated with new tools and ideas.
- CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS
Swap stories, and share experiences and lessons learned with others in family business who truly understand.
- HAVE FUN
Enjoy a program packed full of fun and unique social events.
- EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Come armed with your business cards, you'll meet potential suppliers, clients and customers who can be invaluable to your business.
- EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC DUST
We hear it time and again: there’s a special 'magic dust' at the Family Business Conference. You'll just have to experience it to understand!
Attendees from The Family Business Conference said this community feeling was a highlight:
“I loved witnessing and being a part of the amazing community created by FBA. After meeting people on the first day they soon felt like old friends,” said Ashlee Brien from Sherkane.
2025 Theme: Navigating Change
Family businesses represent over 70% of businesses in Australia and New Zealand, and remain the dominant employers in both countries. But to maintain this position, Family businesses must be agile, resilient, and forward-thinking.
At this year’s Conference we will explore how family businesses can respond to challenges and external forces such as market shifts and new technology, as well as when to lead through change and innovate.
Our speakers and experts, as well as your peers in family business will provide actionable insights and takeaways, helping you build a solid foundation for innovation, resilience and adaptability to remain competitive in a world where change is the only constant.
Social Events and Site Visits
The feedback was resounding: the Longest Lunch, Family Business Excellence Awards Dinner and Family Business Site Visits were Conference highlights. So we’ve brought them back for 2025!
You’ll gain insights and foster lifelong connections at our range of social events. Get in quick to secure your tickets!
Conference delegates will also get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of New South Wales most dynamic and innovative family-owned businesses with our Site Visits. There are eight businesses to choose from over two days.
The Conference Venue
The Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith is a brand-new centre which offers all the modern amenities and cutting-edge facilities needed for a fantastic event.
What makes it even more special is its location. Here, we can all come together in one central hub, allowing you to make the most of your time together as a community.
The area also gives us a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Blue Mountains and engage with local family businesses through site visits.
We’ve also secured a limited number of rooms at the Mercure Penrith and Pullman Penrith hotels at a discounted member rate. Book here.
Register Today
Join us and be part of a conference that’s dedicated to helping family businesses like yours thrive, grow, and evolve. This is your opportunity to expand your horizons, learn from industry experts, and build meaningful connections that will last for years to come.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Family Business Conference in Western Sydney!
Learn more and book your spot today
