What is the Family Business Conference all about?

Now in its 25th year, the Family Business Conference 2025 is the premier event for family businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. In 2025 it is going to be in Sydney for the first time at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, 20 - 23 May. This isn’t just a conference—it’s a celebration of family businesses and a unique opportunity to engage with a sector that is actively shaping our economy and community.

8 January, 2025

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It's the premier event for family businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. Whether you’re leading your family business, part of the next generation, an advisor to family businesses or a key decision-maker, this conference is designed for you.

Now in its 25th year, the Family Business Conference 2025 is going to be in Sydney for the first time at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, 20 - 23 May.

Explore our program on the dedicated conference website – with an incredible line-up of local and international experts, favourite events like the Longest Lunch and Site Visits, tailored family business insights and takeaways and like-minded peers who bring the FBA 'Magic Dust', it’s an experience not to be missed.

Learn More About The Family Business Conference

See for yourself

If you’re wondering what it’s like to attend, take a look at our 2024 Conference Recap Video from Cairns — it’s the perfect way to see the community, events, energy, sessions and value this event offers.

Why Attend?

LEARN FROM EXPERTS

Our program is filled with local and international family business experts who 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 your business reinvigorated with new tools and ideas.

CONNECT WITH PEERS

There’s nothing like connecting with others in family business who truly understand the complexities and opportunities. Swap stories and share lessons learned.

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

Come armed with your business cards, you'll meet potential collaborators, clients and customers who can be invaluable to your business for years to come.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC DUST

We hear time and again that there is a special 'magic dust' at the Family Business Conference that you'll just have to experience to understand.

HAVE A GREAT TIME

Enjoy a program packed full of fun and unique social events, from the Longest Lunches and Site Visits, to the Excellence Awards Dinner.

We’d love to see you there

Join us at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, 20 - 23 May. Register before 31 March to make the most of our early bird pricing!

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