Pre-Conference
Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Host: Nova Business School Africa
| Time | Activity / Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Family Business Succession Masterclass
Topic: When Innovation Meets Tradition in Family Business Succession.
|
Prof. Elmarie Venter |
Day 1
Thursday, 18th June 2026
| Time | Activity / Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 am | Welcome and Registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Call to Order & Opening Prayer | Host / Aps. Kingsley Addai |
| 9:45 – 10:00 am | AFBS Impact Report and Launch of AFBS Network | Kojo AFBS & Host |
| 10:00 – 10:05 am | Title Sponsors' Ads | |
| 10:05 – 10:35 am |
Keynote Address
Host: EBID
Topic: The Role of Corporate Governance in Family Business Continuity, Both Small and Big.
|
Dr. George Agyekum Donkor |
| 10:35 – 10:45 am | Partners' Ads | |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 pm |
Rising Generation Panel Discussion
Panel: Etse Gadegbeku, Emmanuel Osei Ntim, Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko & Ayo Anibaba
Topic: The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity.
|
Mrs. Charlotte Osei |
| 12:00 – 12:30 pm | Coffee Break | |
| 12:30 – 12:40 pm | Partners' Ads | |
| 12:40 – 12:50 pm | Partners' Comments | |
| 12:50 – 1:30 pm |
Law & Legacy Lecture
Topic: Conflict in Families in Business, a Cause for Growth or Dissipation of Wealth?
|
Mrs. Charlotte Osei |
| 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Lunch and Networking | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Breakout Session — CEOs
Topic: The Position of Proper Governance Structures in Ensuring Fit for Innovation and Tradition. (Host: Cyrus Law)
|
Catherine Engmann |
| 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Breakout Session — NexGen
Topic: Maintaining the Solid Rock of Family Tradition through Socio-Emotional Wealth (SEW). (Host: Mary Asante-Asamoah / Family Business Hub)
|
Prof. Elmarie Venter |
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm | Plenary | |
| 4:45 – 5:15 pm |
Legacy Fireside Chat
Panelist: Sir Raj Mohan
Topic: The Pursuit of Purpose and the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Legacy Businesses.
|
Dr. Dennis O. Oteng |
| 5:15 – 5:45 pm |
Guest of Honour
Topic: Roots and Returns: What Chieftaincy Teaches Us About Family Business Succession.
|
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim |
| 5:45 – 6:00 pm | Networking and Closing |
Day 2
Friday, 19th June 2026
| Time | Activity / Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 am | Welcome and Registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Call to Order | Host / MC |
| 9:45 – 10:00 am | Recap Video | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Family Business Succession Masterclass
Topic: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Family Enterprises.
|
Peter Vogel |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Coffee Break | |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Family Business Succession Masterclass
Topic: Prioritizing Mental Health When Different Generations of a Family Work Together.
|
Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch PhD & Dr. Thomas Koch MD |
| 1:00 – 1:30 pm |
Financing a Family Business
Topic: Navigating Private Equity (PE) for a Family Business.
|
Nova Business School Africa |
| 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Lunch and Networking | |
| 3:00 – 3:10 pm | Partners' Ad | |
| 3:05 – 4:25 pm |
Founders Segment
Panel: Dr. Samuel Tobbin, Mr. Godfrey Asiedu & Mr. Samuel Ntim
Topic: How Founders Can Reinvent Their Businesses with the Next Generation's Contributions.
|
Ashesi University |
| 4:25 – 4:55 pm |
Financing a Family Business
Topic: Navigating Private Equity (PE) for a Family Business.
|
Nova Business School Africa |
| 4:55 – 5:30 pm |
Keynote Address
Topic: Raising the Baobab, African Family Businesses Innovating Through Their Distinct Traditions.
|
Tsitsi Mutendi |
| 5:30 – 6:00 pm | Networking and Closing |