Now in its 26th year, the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific is heading to Hobart in 19 - 22 May 2026. We’ll be right in the heart of the action at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, just a stone’s throw from Hobart’s city centre and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, delicious local produce, and the rich heritage Tasmania is famous for.
The Family Business Conference is designed specifically for you, bringing together 500 family business leaders and advisors from across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.
This is the only conference dedicated exclusively to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere, offering 4-days of keynote sessions, masterclasses, family business site visits and social events all in the company of a truly welcoming and supportive community who understand the complexities and opportunities of working with family.
At Next is Now, focus on the steps you're taking today to shape the future of your family business. Gain valuable insights to act with foresight, document your strategy and embrace change - not later, but now. Because your next chapter is already being written.
2026 Theme: Next is Now
The steps you take today are shaping the future of your family business.
The future isn't a distant concept, it's already taking shape in today's decisions. Next is Now highlights the opportunity to prepare for what’s ahead, while recognising that transition, innovation and generational shifts are already underway.
You are not waiting for your next chapter; you are writing it now with every decision, every conversation and every action. Your next is now.
At the 2026 Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific in Hobart, Tasmania where the air is clearer and you’re surrounded by history and legacy, you will explore what this means for your business; whether you are navigating succession, driving growth and expansion, setting up governance structures, or empowering your emerging leaders.
This year’s conference will motivate you to act with foresight, document your strategy and embrace change - not later, but now.
The Conference Venue
The 2026 Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, perfectly located in the heart of the city. With its modern facilities, comfortable accommodation, and easy access to Hobart’s vibrant dining and cultural scene, the hotel provides the ideal setting to learn, connect, and make the most of your conference experience.
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 2026 Family Business Conference in Hobart!
