Now in its 25th year, the Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific is set to be an unforgettable event, held in Sydney for the very first time from 20 – 23 May 2025 at the Western Sydney Conference Centre. As the only conference dedicated exclusively to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere, this event brings together family business leaders from across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Join us for the family business event of the year! We have an incredible line-up of local and global experts, each providing valuable insights with a family business lens, and we are bringing back all your favourites — from the Longest Lunch and Family Business Excellence Awards Dinner to Family Business Site Visits!
Our program has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with real-world tools and takeaways for navigating change in family business. Featuring a range of expert keynote presentations, family business stories, interactive workshops, and parallel sessions, this year’s conference program will guide you through vital topics—economic outlooks, the technology landscape, intergenerational dynamics, resilience, family transitions, the value of partnerships, adaptability, and more.
You’ll hear from notable speakers such as former Facebook CEO Stephen Scheeler and David Koch. These sessions, along with many others, will equip you with practical knowledge and valuable takeaways to navigate the complexities of today’s family business landscape.
The Family Business Conference is more than a series of tailored sessions—it's a community of like-minded people who truly understand what it means to run a family business. This is your opportunity to connect with others who share your challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from each other's experiences.
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It was an amazing conference of wonderful storytelling. The honesty of it all. I loved every moment.
Rona Biernat, Freedom Pools & Spas
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. And listening and learning alongside my uncle, has been an amazing experience.
Ashlee Brien, Sherkane Pty Ltd
I loved being with like-minded people who get the issues of being in a family business. I loved hearing the highs, the lows, and the learnings, which I will be implementing into our business. I also loved having the opportunity to meet my Women's Forum family face-to-face.
Despina Voudouris, T & C Investments Pty Ltd
The 2025 Theme: Navigating Change
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to adapt and thrive amidst constant change has become critical. Change is inevitable, and it can have significant impact on business. Family businesses are uniquely positioned to not only withstand these changes but to lead through them.
Family businesses make up 70% of all Australian businesses and 75% in New Zealand, employing 50% and 75% of the workforce, respectively. They are integral to our communities, economies, and the future of industries. However, to maintain this position, family businesses must be agile, resilient, and forward-thinking.
At the 2025 Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific we will explore how family businesses can lead and respond to challenges and external forces such as market shifts and technological advancements, as well as when to lead through change and innovate.
Through family business stories, keynote speakers and industry experts, we 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.
Behind the Branding: The 2025 Family Business Conference logo reflects the theme Navigating Change through a modern, symbolic design. The mountain peaks and valleys represent the beautiful Blue Mountains, and the ups and downs of family business, the sunrise/sunset provides a nod to the evolving nature of family businesses and the arrow signifies leading through change and collaboration—moving forward together.
Join Us in Western Sydney
We’re thrilled to host the 2025 Family Business Conference in Western Sydney, a first for our event! This year, we’ve chosen the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith as the perfect location to bring together our family business community. This state-of-the-art conference centre offers all the modern amenities and cutting-edge facilities needed for a fantastic event.
What makes it even more special is its location—nestled just outside the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s CBD, Penrith offers a relaxed yet accessible setting. 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. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and real-world examples of family business success creates a truly immersive experience.
Join us for our first Sydney-based Family Business Conference, designed to inspire, learn, and connect.
Register Today
Join us in May 2025 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!