Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific
Join us for the family business event of the year and the only conference dedicated to family businesses in the Southern Hemisphere! Now in its 25th year, we are coming to Sydney for the very first time at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, from 20 – 23 May 2025.
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!
Make the most of our Early Bird Pricing before 31 Mar.
Join our Family Business Community
FBA is dedicated to helping family businesses continue to grow and thrive. We support members with a suite of family business specific education and events, our Forum Group Program, sector advocacy, a community of peers, member-only discounts, and access to Accredited Advisors.
There is something truly special about the FBA community, where like-minded peers come together, creating a supportive and trusting environment for one another.
Harness the knowledge and experience of a community that truly understands what it means to be in family business.
Join FBA’s Forum Group Program
Harness the knowledge of a community that truly understands what it means to be in family business.
Led by a professional facilitator, Forum Groups offer a supportive and confidential space to seek counsel, and collectively share and learn from others’ perspectives and experiences to drive positive change in your family business.
Advisor Connect
Join your fellow advisors at the upcoming Advisor Connect meeting to learn from each and build a network that is required as trusted advisors to the unique Family Business sector.
Supporting families in business to grow and thrive for over 25 years
As the peak body for family businesses in Australia and New Zealand, we support members through family business specific education and events, our Forum Group Program, a community of like-minded peers, member-only discounts, and access to accredited advisors who understand the unique experience of family businesses.
members from small, medium, and large organisations across 44 industries.
of all businesses are family-owned businesses
of the workforce is employed by a family business
How we help family businesses
Wealth 3.0 Advisor Masterclass (Melbourne) – Feb 2025
Deakin University - Tower 2, Level 12/727 Collins St, MelbourneThis interactive session focuses on the ‘next generation’ of Family Business Advisors, based on the recent research and publication.
Planning Succession for Family Business Course - Online - Mar 2025
Online via ZoomEvery family business needs to start planning for their future leadership. Whatever your planning horizon is to transitioning your business, now is the time to start having the conversation. Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Please note the session time is set in AEDT and adjust accordingly for your local time zone.
Why Family Businesses Struggle with Succession – & How to Fix It
Family businesses are unique. They’re built on a foundation of legacy, relationships & shared purpose. But despite these strengths, many family businesses struggle when it comes time to hand over the reins to the next generation.
2025 Global Market Outlook
ANZ Private’s Chief Investment Office (CIO) recently released their 2025 Global Market Outlook - previewing 2025 and how the CIO is positioning investment portfolios for the period ahead. View a summary of this year’s publication.
Changes to The Law Association of New Zealand – Deed Of Lease
Following an extensive review, the Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ – formerly ADLS) released the revised Deed of Lease – Seventh Edition 2024 (Deed) and Agreement to Lease – Sixth Edition 2024 on 25 November 2024. This is the first time the form of deed of lease has undergone such an extensive review since 2012, and the revised Deed includes a number of amendments which reflect the changes in law and practice over the past 12 years.
7 traits of successful family businesses
Stewardship Asia Centre conducted a research study of 200 successful and enduring family businesses. From their survey responses they distilled the following traits of successful family businesses – Purpose, Community Awareness, Long-Term View, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Social Responsibility and Care for Employees.
Meet Our Member: TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Ltd
Founded in 1999, TPT Group was established by Mike Marr with his wife Terese after he left his comfortable corporate desk job to pursue a business he passionately believed in. TPT Group focuses on the growth and development of a portfolio of entities in key business sectors such as electronic security, information technology, finance & leasing, and commercial-industrial property by providing governance, strategy, systems, and capital to allow the businesses to fulfill their market potential. 25 years on, TPT Group has founded 10 new start-up businesses, acquired 15 others, and founded 2 charities.
Explore the Full Program: Family Business Conference 2025
Explore the full program for the Family Business Conference 2025: Asia-Pacific and join us at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, 20 - 23 May!
Are you ready to reach your business potential?
We’ve been supporting families in business, helping them thrive and prosper through generations for over 25 years. Discover the benefits of joining Family Business Association today.