International Family Business Enterprises Conference 2026 (IFBEC)
| Date | 10–12 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue / City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Organiser | FRED India |
| Category | Leadership, Research & Academia |
| Event type | Conference |
| Format | In Person |
| Status | Scheduled |
Event overview
An international conference on family enterprises, governance, succession and sustainable legacy, examining how individuals, families and enterprises interact. The 2026 theme is 'From Individuals to Business Families: Engaging Individuals, Families, and Enterprises for Sustainable Legacy'.
Why this matters for speakers
Most family-business events in India are invitation-only gatherings of the families themselves. This one runs an academic-style call for papers that explicitly invites practitioners alongside researchers, which is a rare open door. The subject matter — succession, governance, what happens when the next generation wants something different — is well suited to a speaker who can talk about reinvention without lecturing a room of owners. Check the dates before booking: the official pages disagree.
Who should attend
Family-business owners, next-generation leaders, consultants, academics, researchers, governance specialists and family-enterprise advisors.
Speaking opportunities
| Opportunity status | Cfp Open |
|---|---|
| How speakers are selected | Paper and proposal submission. Contributions are invited from practitioners and thought leaders, not only academics, which makes this one of the few open routes on the Chennai calendar. Confirm the deadline on the official call-for-papers page. |
| Call for speakers | Yes |
| Call for papers | Yes |
| Formats | Keynote, Panel |
| Proposal deadline | Not announced |
| Proposal link | Not available |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
Registration and official links
Registration is handled entirely by the organiser. This directory does not sell or process tickets.
Reference sources
- IFBEC conference pageOfficial
- Call for papersOfficial
Last verified: 15 August 2026 · Update this event · Back to all events