The conference itself is October 23-25, 2024, but the call for proposals is open only from December 1, 2023, through January 21, 2024.
Please read on for more details and to submit a proposal for “Mean Time: Time, Timing, and Timelessness in Family Enterprise.”
About the Conference Theme
Conference Date: October 23-25, 2024
Location: London, England
Academic Host: London Business School (LBS)
Our London location makes this year’s theme, well, timely! The Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude), or Mean Time, was established at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich in the late 19th century and became the starting point for time zones around the world (GMT)—zones that we now regularly (virtually) traverse in our daily lives, like modern-day time travelers. And then, of course, there’s Big Ben!
Join us in exploring the intricate relationship between time, timing, and timelessness in the field of family enterprise. We look forward to your valuable contributions and submissions, and to welcoming you at the “Mean Time” conference.
Possible categories for submissions
- Time: Explore the different temporal phases in the life cycle of family businesses, including transitions, succession, and legacy planning; different meanings and dimensions (AI); the slowing down or speeding up of time, including the speed of governments/regulatory bodies and their impact.
- Timing: Delve into the importance of timing in strategic decision-making, growth opportunities, adaptability in the face of change, sequencing, and overlap of generations.
- Timelessness: Examine how family values and traditions endure across generations and shape the identity of family enterprises. Understand the impact that legacy and continuity of family enterprises have in shaping communities around the globe.
Submission Guidelines
We invite you to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, and panel discussions that align with the conference theme and focus. Submissions that include topics unique to family offices are encouraged, as are submissions with research-based components.
Proposals must be received by midnight Eastern on January 21, 2024.
Thanks to the 2024 FFI Conference Program Committee
Clairmont Trust
Deema Dajani
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Heinz-Peter Elstrodt
London Business School
James Hoar
Clairmont Trust
Katelyn Husereau
CFAR
Matthew Knight
University of Alberta
Esther Kong
Singapore Management University
Narayan Naik
London Business School