INSEAD Family & Private Capital Summit - Beyond Preservation: The New Stewards of Family Wealth
INSEAD Family & Private Capital Summit - Beyond Preservation: The New Stewards of Family Wealth
Overview
Beyond Preservation: The New Stewards of Family Wealth
The world is entering an unprecedented intergenerational transfer with more than US$80 trillion expected to change hands over the next two decades. The shift of wealth to new generation of capital owners has a profound implication for strategic investment priorities and economic growth.
As family enterprises and their investment arm -family office- navigate these new economic realities amid geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and evolving societal expectations, they face a critical question: how can they move beyond preserving wealth to stewarding capital in ways that drive renewal, growth, and enduring impact?
A new generation of family owners and wealth stewards are bringing fresh perspectives on risk, innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Their priorities are reshaping investment philosophies, governance models, and the future direction of family capital. At the same time, families must balance the opportunities presented in private markets, alternative investments and entrepreneurial ventures with the responsibility of sustaining legacy and alignment across generations.
Hosted by the INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, the conference will convene leaders, principals and executives from family-owned enterprises and family offices, next generation family members, investors, and academics to explore how family wealth can be institutionalised to support both growth, regeneration and intergenerational continuity.
The summit will examine the evolving relationship between family capital and private markets, the emergence of new investment models for wealth renewal, and the governance challenges that arise as families expand beyond traditional business ownership into increasingly sophisticated investment portfolios. Discussions will also address the modernisation of office family structures, the role of patient capital and private equity in long-term value creation, and the tensions and opportunities that accompany generational transitions in stewardship and decision-making.
Together, participants will engage on some of the key questions:
- How will the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history reshape investment strategies and family enterprises?
- What does responsible stewardship look like in an era that demands both financial performance and societal value creation?
- How can families bridge differing generational perspectives on risk, returns, and investment horizons?
- What capabilities and governance models are needed to build future-ready family offices?
- What dynamics and tensions threaten multigenerational continuity, and how can families build resilience for the future?
This exclusive event is designed for business families, family office leaders, principals, next generation wealth owners, and private capital partners seeking practical insights into the future of family enterprises and long-term capital.
Join us for a thought-provoking summit with opportunities for peer exchange and fresh perspectives on how families can transform wealth stewardship into a catalyst for growth, regeneration, and enduring legacy.
We are thankful to FBN Asia for the support in organising this conference.
Agenda
The agenda is subjected to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates. Please note that the timings reflected below are based on SGT.
Day 1 - Thursday, 26 November 2026 | |
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| 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Registration and Welcome Coffee & TeaRegistration: Main lobby entrance |
| 2:00 - 2:05 pm | Welcome and IntroductionVenue: The Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium (Level 2, Main Building) Sonia Tatar, Executive Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 2:05 - 2:20 pm | 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 |
| 2:20 - 2:50 pm | Opening Keynote Address |
| 2:50 - 3:45 pm | Panel Discussion on "Redefining Wealth: From Capital Preservation to Active Regeneration and Impactful Philanthropy"Coffee Break |
| 3:45 - 4:15 pm | Coffee Break |
| 4:15 - 4:30 pm | From Wealth to Legacy: The Evolution and Outlook of Family OfficeBalagopal 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 |
| 4:30 - 5:15 pm | In Conversation with INSEAD Family Business Club members on Wealth Stewardship - Modernising Family Offices, Models and Sovereignty (Interval vs External) |
| 5:15 - 6:00 pm | Practitioner Session on The Expedition to Enduring LegacyCedric Brusselmans MBA'06D, Co-founder & Partner of Nemo & Anakin |
6:00 - 6:15 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 |
| 6:15 - 8:00 pm | Cocktail NetworkingIn the Grove, Executive Restaurant at LDC Level 6 |
Day 2 - Friday, 27 November 2026 | |
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| 9:00 - 9:10 am | Reflection on Takeaways from Day 1 & Introduction of Day 2Balagopal 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 on “Family Wealth Transfer and Outlook on the Cross Over Private- Public Markets” |
| 9:55 - 10:40 am | Academic Session on “Bridging Generational Gaps in Growth and Expansion Strategy” |
| 10:40 - 11:10 am | Coffee Break |
| 11:10 am - 12:10 pm | Panel Discussion on "Stewards and Disruptors: Balancing the Dual Mandate of Family Business"Moderated by Rena Chai, Executive Director of FBN Asia |
| 12:10 - 2:00 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 2:00 - 2:15 pm | From Stewardship to Scale: An Overview of Private Equity and Capital Markets Opportunities for Family Enterprises |
| 2:15 - 2:45 pm | In Conversation with Practitioner on Private Equity and Patient Capital, a Burden or an Edge? Do These Align with Multi-Generational Outlook? |
| 2:45 -3:30 pm | Academic Session on Dynamics and Tensions Disrupting the Multigenerational Horizon and Wealth Stewardship |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | Coffee Break |
| 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Fireside Chat on Family Business Governance in the Era of Alternative Capital and Investment Options |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Closing Address |
| 5:00 - 5:15 pm | Wrap-up and Closing RemarksSonia Tatar, Executive Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
Speakers & Panellists
We are in the process of updating the speakers line-up. Do visit this page to get the latest updates.
Presiding Faculty and Host
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Executive Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise
Faculty Speaker
Speakers to be confirmed.
Family Business and Practitioner Guest Speakers
Co-founder & Partner of Nemo & Anakin
Board Director of MechMed
Fees
Please refer to the table below for the fee category which are inclusive of prevailing tax (GST) according to the law and regulations applicable in France.
| SGD 150 |
| SGD 400 |
| SGD 500 |
| SGD 600 |
Cancellation policy
Please take note of the cancellation policy that will be applied for this event.
- Full refund for cancellation request made by 26 October 2026
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 27 October to 10 November 2026
- No refund for cancellation request made after 10 November 2026
Practical information
Getting to INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore
The INSEAD Campus is located at No. 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676.
Parking and public transportation
Should you wish to drive, there are 15 visitors parking lots available on campus. They are on first come first serve basis. Please inform the security that you are here for INSEAD Family and Private Capital Summit. Alternatively, you may park at the carpark of the Fusionopolis One, which is located just adjacent to INSEAD.
The nearest MRT station to the campus is the one-north MRT station (on the Circle Line). Walking distance is approximately 2 minutes from Exit A.
Dress code
The dress code is business casual for on-campus events.
Photos and videos
We have engaged an official photographer who will take photos of the sessions.
Bring your own device
The Summit is paperless so please bring your own electronic device (laptop/tablet/smartphone with Wi-Fi connectivity) as you will need it during the conference to engage in some sessions.
