Charting the New Frontier of Family Enterprises and Private Capital
Charting the New Frontier of Family Enterprises and Private Capital
Overview
Stewardship and scale are twin driving forces in the growth journey of founder- and family-led businesses. Yet one of the greatest challenges enterprising families face is how to accelerate growth and professionalise their operations and governance—without compromising their long term identity, core values, and control.
As the business landscape evolves amid macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and the rise of generative AI technologies, the long-term horizon for family enterprises is being reshaped. Many are now searching for innovative strategic directions and business models for continuity and success across generations.
In this transformation, private capital owners have emerged as strategic allies. Beyond providing funding, they increasingly help families innovate, scale with purpose across markets, and strengthen their competitive edge—futureproofing the family legacy through sustained value creation.
The success of such partnerships, however, is far from guaranteed. It demands mutual alignment, shared intention, and effective governance to deliver enduring, win win outcomes in an increasingly complex environment where agility and stewardship must coexist.
Hosted by INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, the exclusive INSEAD Family Enterprise Summit will bring together academic experts and leading practitioners to explore critical questions shaping family-private capital partnerships through five key themes:
- Innovation, Growth, and Resilience in Family Enterprises
How can family businesses innovate, grow, and stay resilient amid shifting markets and generational transitions? - Strategic Engagement with Private Capital
When and why do family businesses partner with private capital or equity providers, and what drives these strategic decisions? - Evaluating and Attracting the Right Investment Partnerships
How can family enterprises identify aligned investors, build strong relationships, and optimise their strategic options? - Governance and Long-Term Value Creation
What are the different governance frameworks that foster alignment and value-creation among diverse ownership structures in family firms - Next-Generation Leadership and Succession Readiness
How can families nurture leadership continuity and smooth transitions to next generation leaders?
The Summit will highlight how leading business families are taking diverse strategic paths to thrive across generations—leveraging private capital to achieve sustainable growth while upholding stewardship and purpose. Discussions will also address evolving ownership models, next generation leadership dynamics, and the alignment of capital, culture, and long term vision.
To foster an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality under the Chatham House Rule, participation by third party advisers will be limited and by invitation only through a participating family business member.
May we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your seat and book your hotel accommodation early as demand is high during this period.
Agenda
The agenda is tentative and subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.
Please note that the timings reflected below are based on CEST.
Day 1 - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | |
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| 8:15 - 9:00 am | Registration and Welcome Coffee & TeaVenue: Outside Amphi David Suddens MBA'78, Meeting Point (Camembert) |
| 9:00 - 9:05 am | Welcome and IntroductionVenue: Amphi David Suddens MBA'78, Meeting Point (Camembert) Sonia Tatar, Senior Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 9:05 - 9:20 am | Opening Remarks and Setting the StageBalagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 9:20 - 10:00 am | Keynote Address |
| 10:00 -10:30 am | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 10:30 - 11:15 am | Academic Session |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 noon | Fireside Chat: Heritage and Horizon: Powering Entrepreneurship and Innovation Across Family GenerationsStephanie de Wangen, Founding Family Board Member of Solvay SA (6th gen family member, Belgian industrial conglomerate founded in 1863), Partner of The Up Group |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | Networking Lunch at the Cercle |
| 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Academic Session: Integrating Performance and Progress in BusinessSubramanian Rangan, Professor of Strategy and Management, The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Endowed Chair in Societal Progress, Academic Director of INSEAD Progress Initiative |
2:45 - 3:30 pm | Fireside Chat: Legacy in Action: Two Centuries of Caring, One Future to Build (Perspectives from Two Generations)Bruno Bobone, President Pinto Basto Group (10th gen family member, Portuguese maritime and logistics company, founded in 1771) Moderated by Christine Blondel, Director of Family Enterprises - Engaging Generations for the Long Term (FEEL) Consortium Workshop, Lecturer in Family Business at INSEAD and Advisor to family businesses |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | Coffee Break and Networking |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Academic Session: Tough Times in Venture Capital - Opportunity for Investors to Diversify Venture RiskClaudia Zeisberger, Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, Founder Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI) In conversation with: |
| 5:00 - 5:05 pm | Wrap-Up and Closing RemarksBalagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Travel to dinner venue by chartered bus or self-drive (Bus pick up available at 5:30pm from Octapharma Building) |
| 7:00 pm | Networking Cocktail & Dinner with Group PhotoVenue: Château de Bourron, 16 Avenue Blaise de Montesquiou, 77780 Bourron-Marlotte |
| 10:30 pm | Departure from Dinner Venue (Shuttle bus drop off at swimming pool carpark next to INSEAD campus) |
Day 2 - Thursday, 25 June 2026 | |
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| 9:00 - 9:10 am | Reflections and Takeaways from Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2Venue: Amphi David Suddens MBA'78, Meeting Point (Camembert) Balagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 9:10 - 9:55 am | Academic Session: When Family Enterprise Meets Growth Capital: A Marriage Made in Heaven?Balagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 9:55 - 10:55 am | Fireside Chat: Stewardship and Strategy: The Investor's Lens in Family BusinessRiccardo Braglia, Executive Chairman and CEO of Helsinn Healthcare SA, Chairman of the company HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA, Vice Chairman and Group CEO at 3B Future Holding, Switzerland, Chairman and General Partner of 3B Future Health Fund I & II, and Chairman and General Partner of 3B Future Health Ventures (3rd gen family member, pharmaceutical and healthcare company founded in 1976) Moderated by Stanislav Shekshnia, Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business |
| 10:55 - 11:25 am | Networking Coffee Break |
| 11:25 am - 12:15 pm | Fireside Chat: Regenerating Wealth: The New Investment Playbook for Family OfficesJulien Firmenich MBA’08J, CEO of Anais Ventures (4th gen family member, family office and investment arm) Moderated by Martin Roll MBA'99D, Distinguished Fellow, INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise Business & Brand Strategist, Senior Advisor, Martin Roll Company |
| 12:15 - 12:40 pm | Closing Address |
| 12:40 - 12:55 pm | Summit Takeaways and Closing RemarksBalagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise Sonia Tatar, Senior Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 12:55 pm onwards | Lunch Bags provided Departure from INSEAD |
Speakers & Panellists
Do visit this page to get the latest updates on speakers.
Presiding Faculty and Host
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Senior Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise
Faculty
Professor of Strategy and Management
Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Family Business Guest Speakers
Founding Family Board Member of Solvay SA (6th gen family member, Belgian industrial conglomerate founded in 1863), Partner of The Up Group
VP Food & Beverage, Rocco Forte Hotels (4th gen family member, British hotel group founded in 1996)
CEO of Anais Ventures (4th gen family member, family office and investment arm)
Moderators & Facilitators
Distinguished Fellow, INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise Entrepreneur-in-Residence, INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship Business & Brand Strategist, Senior Advisor, Martin Roll Company
Director of Family Enterprises - Engaging Generations for the Long Term (FEEL) Consortium Workshop, Lecturer in Family Business at INSEAD and Advisor to family businesses
Fees
Please refer to the table below for the fee category which are inclusive of prevailing tax (VAT) according to the law and regulations applicable in France.
| EUR 150 |
| EUR 500 |
| EUR 550 |
| EUR 600 |
| EUR 650 |
Cancellation policy
Please take note of the cancellation policy that will be applied for this event.
- Full refund for cancellation request made by 23 May 2026
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 24 May to 9 June 2026
- No refund for cancellation request made after 9 June 2026
Practical information
Getting to INSEAD
INSEAD Europe campus is just 65km south of Paris. The Fontainebleau/Avon train station is located 3km from INSEAD. You may refer to the campus map here.
Taxi reservations
Should you wish to make a taxi booking, please contact the ResaTaxiPro transfer company using their website (Tel: +33 6 78 78 17 81). Please note that facemasks are mandatory in the vehicle.
Dress code
The dress code is business casual for on-campus events.
Photos and videos
Please take note that we have engaged an official photographer who will take photos of the sessions during the course of the two-day Summit and group photo will be taken on Wednesday, 24 June. The sessions will be recorded for internal reference.
Accommodation
Please visit the INSEAD Hotels Group webpage to book your accommodation on campus or explore other options using the Fontainebleau Tourist Office hotel listing to look for a suitable accommodation around the area.
It is highly recommended to secure your accommodation ahead of time as demand during this period is high.
Pre-Reads
Please check out this page regularly for supplementary pre-read materials before you come for the Family Enterprise Summit.
