SUCCESSION, GROWTH, AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGACY IN FAMILY BUSINESSES

Unlock the Future of Your Family Business! Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business and KZN Top Business invite family business members to attend an exclusive one-day conference sponsored by Standard Bank. The conference is dedicated to helping family businesses successfully navigate ownership transitions, governance, and management – while sustaining an entrepreneurial spirit for longterm growth.

■ Date: 22 May 2025

■ Time: 08:00 – 15:00

■ Venue: Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business

Family businesses come in all sizes, from small enterprises to multinational corporations, spanning industries such as retail, automotive, electronics, and beyond. While they offer unique advantages, they also face distinct challenges – including governance, leadership transitions, and managing family dynamics in a professional environment.

This conference will provide insightful presentations, expert panel discussions, and realworld case studies to help build a sustainable and thriving family enterprise.

The proceedings will be led by Alan Barr: Head of KPMG Private Enterprise (Southern Africa). Key Topics: Governance That Works – How to structure governance to evolve with your business and family dynamics. Succession Planning & Leadership Transitions – Preparing the next generation for ownership and management shifts.

Event Schedule:

■ 07:30 – 08:00 | Registration & Coffee

■ 08:00 – 08:10 | Welcome

■ 08:10 – 08:50 | Setting the Scene & Conference Objectives ■ 08:50 – 09:50 | Panel Discussion1

■ 09:50 – 10:10 | Tea Break

■ 10:10 – 10:30 | Standard Bank Speaker

■ 10:30 – 11:30 | Panel Discussion2

■ 11:30 – 12:45 | Sages Case Study

■ 12:45 – 13:00 | Wrap-Up & Forward-Looking Actions

■ 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch & Networking Investment:

R1450 per delegate Early Bird Offer: Book by 30 April and enjoy a 15% discount!  Use code PMBC-FBC-25 at checkout. For more details, contact: Grant Adlam at info@kzntopbusiness.com Visit: www.kzntopbusiness.com

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FAMILY BUSINESSES - BRIDGING GENERATIONS: ONE DAY CONFERENCE SUCCESSION, GROWTH, AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGACY