Upcoming Events
Join us at one of our upcoming programs in Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, and online! Thanks to our strategic partners—BDO, JPMorgan Chase, and Katten—who help make these programs possible.
January 29, 2025 | In-Person
Economic Outlook Breakfast
Join us for our annual economic outlook event, designed to equip family businesses with insights and foresight for the year ahead. Enjoy breakfast at Gibsons in Oak Brook.
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February 6, 2025 | Online
AI for Family Business
Discover how AI can transform operations, drive growth, and empower your team. Join Kirstie Tiernan, BDO’s Digital Market Leader, for insights on AI trends and strategies for family businesses.
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February 27, 2025 | In-person
Women in Family Business
Save the date for our annual gathering for women in family business—featuring Amelia Patel from LDI, Ltd., discussing learning objectives for every stage of life.
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March 5, 2025 | Online
Working Capital Analysis for Family Businesses
Our strategic partner, JPMorgan Chase, will explore key strategies in working capital analysis tailored to the unique needs of family businesses in this engaging webinar.
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March 11, 2025 | Online
Inner Critic and Leadership of Self
Explore leadership through self-awareness and resilience, learning to overcome the inner critic with self-compassion, psychological strategies, and meditation techniques.
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March 14, 2025 | In-person
Stewardship Institute Happy Hour
Join us at Wildfire in Chicago. This exclusive event is a chance for alumni and prospects to network, share insights, and explore how this one-of-a-kind program supports family business success.
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April 8, 2025 | Online
Master Organizational Performance
Discover how to optimize your organization’s performance with the Optics System™—a simple, five-step framework to align people, processes, and strategy for maximum impact.
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April 29, 2025 | In-person
Family Business Through a Legal Lens
Save the date for our 3rd annual legal forum, creating an inclusive space for families and their trusted advisors to discuss key topics with industry leaders. Hosted at Katten's downtown office.
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June 10, 2025 | Online
Science and Practice of Compassion
Explore the benefits of compassionate leadership and learn tools to foster collaboration, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships.
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June 17, 2025 | In-person
Family Summer Social
Save the date for a fun-filled evening of food, drinks, and learning for the whole family at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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August 14, 2025 | Online
5 Steps to Having Hard Conversations in Family Business
Learn practical strategies for navigating challenging conversations in family businesses with this insightful webinar.
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Oct. 29, 2025 | In-person
Family Business Fall Event
Save the date for our Fall 2025 half-day event.
Past events
Revisit your favorite Family Business Center speakers, conferences, and other happenings on our past events page.
Join us at one of our upcoming programs in Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, and online! Thanks to our strategic partners—BDO, JPMorgan Chase, and Katten—who help make these programs possible.
Past events
Revisit your favorite Family Business Center speakers, conferences, and other happenings on our past events page.