The International Congress of Family Businesses

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

See you again on September 18-19, 2025.

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The biggest event for owners and members of family businesses in Slovakia is organized by the Institute of Family Businesses.

250+

guests

90%+

family businesses

10

speakers from 6 countries

11

workshops

Meet Our Speakers

Get inspired by stories and advice from speakers from six countries.

The performances of foreign guests are simultaneously translated into Slovak.

R. Adam
Smith

Expert in private company finance, family offices, and strategy, investor, philanthropist
USA

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Johannes
Gutmann

Founder, CEO and visionary of the family business Sonnentor
Austria

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Emanuele
Preve

CFO and Board Member at the family business Riso Gallo, a member of the 6th generation
Italy

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Birgitta
Bondonno

Lawyer and director of Moore Stephens and Moore Multi-Family Office
Monaco

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Mikuláš
Herškovič

Managing Director in Lyreco Central Europe
Slovakia

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Erika
Matwij

President of the Institute of Family Business
Slovakia

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Jana
Pitková

Founder of the association KOLOBEH ŽIVOTA
Slovakia

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David
Neveselý

Lawyer and a partner at HAVEL & PARTNERS
Czechia

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Albrecht von Krockow

CEO of Château Bela, a member of the 4th generation
Slovakia

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Lenka Buchláková

Economic presenter at TA3 and moderator of the congress
Slovakia

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Denisa
Materová

CEO of Promet Group, a member of the 2nd generation
Czechia

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Quality lectures, new inspirations and opportunities for networking

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Workshops

We prepared 11 expert workshops for you that will focus on key family business topics and bring you practical advice and action steps.

Registration for the workshops will take place at the congress.

For long-term growth through your DNA
LEVOSPHERE

Intergenerational investment wealth following the example of Western countries
BABOCKY INVESTMENT OFFICE

ESG for SMEs – a threat or an opportunity?
PARTNERI PRE ROZVOJ FIRIEM

The right people in the right places
EOS INTERNATIONAL

How to quickly and efficiently find a new family business member
SYNERGIE

Processes in practice thanks to the Corporate Interaction Map™
APELYON

The art of tax optimisation in practice for family businesses
MOORE BDR

AI and Cybersecurity
REMEDIATA

How relationships can jeopardize the transfer of wealth
INŠTITÚT RODINNÉHO BUSINESSU

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Support for exporters in entering foreign markets
EXIMBANKA SR

11.

Who is a family foundation, a trust fund and a Liechtenstein trust suitable for?
HAVEL & PARTNERS

We invite you to join the evening program!

Experience a memorable evening with family business members, enjoying enriching discussions in the luxurious environment of Château Bela.

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What else will you experience at the congress?

Two days in a private company

The Château premises are exclusively reserved for congress participants, including private gardens and the castle park.

Evening program

A dinner, cultural program, and tasting of branded Slovak wines will continue after the end of the official part of the event.

TREND Family Business of the Year 2024

During the evening, a panel discussion with the finalists of the TREND Family Business of the Year 2024 competition will take place.

Performance of Peter Lipa with his son

An evening concert of an icon of the jazz music scene in Slovakia, who will perform together with his son.

Experience an event dedicated to family businesses

Join other family businesses and be inspired by Slovak and foreign speakers.

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Included in the Ticket Price

✔️ Entry to the congress in the Château Bela

✔️ Participation in three out of eleven expert workshops

✔️ Individual consultations with expert partners

✔️ Refreshments throughout the congress

✔️ Lunch and dinner in the form of a buffet

✔️ Evening program

✔️ Tasting of branded Slovak wines

✔️ Accompanying program during the 2nd day

✔️ Performance of Peter Lipa & son

✔️ Panel discussion with the finalists of the TREND Family Business of the Year 2024

✔️ Tesla test drives

✔️ Networking with family businesses owners and members

✔️ Use of private gardens and castle park

✔️ Relax by the outdoor pool

✔️ Hotel cinema for the youngest generation

✔️ Parking

Accommodation and transport are not included in the ticket price.

What Did the Guests of Previous Congresses Say?

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"An excellent opportunity to learn something new, to be inspired by companies that work and are successful, to meet people who know what they are doing, can give advice and can show what doesn't/does work. It's also great that people are open to broad topics and don't have the problem to share one's experiences, because the whole event hints at it and there is space for it, and everyone feels that way."

Martin Kamas, Galvex

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"Erika, today's conference also shows that you have a "nose" for people (i.e. a good 6th sense). You are a great team, highly professional work, a wonderful experience. I have my fingers crossed for you. Topics with great potential. Many thanks!"

Alena Hrčková, Centrum emočného zdravia a edukácie

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"Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this great event. Fantastic, professional speakers and many useful ideas that can support our business in the long term. I participated in various discussions and met new people who face similar challenges. You are doing a great job, Erika. Wish you all the best for the next years."

Bea Liščík Mayer, FLORIL

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"Hello, I'd like to thank you and encourage you in the next editions. It's an exceptional idea with exceptional people. It's great to watch enthusiastic speakers. Really professional in terms of content, structure, and system. But above all, the topic of a family business, it's amazing that someone is doing "something". I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and I wish you much success."

Miroslav Kvapil, Agnes Optik

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"I also add a "big thank you" for the inspiring topics and practical advice on where to move in the area of succession in our family business. I wish you a lot of strength and inspiration in the Institute's further activities."

Zuzana Bobuľová, RUDOS RUŽOMBEROK, s.r.o.

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"Fantastic event. Very interesting topic. It is very important to understand in detail how family businesses work in order to improve, expand and sustain businesses that have been in this area for many generations. Congratulations."

Davide Beccarisi, Links Management and Technology SpA

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"Let me also take this opportunity to thank you very much for the invitation, for our cooperation and for the opportunity to be personally at the event dedicated to family businesses. My colleague and I enjoyed it very much, the lectures were interesting and I must say that the demonstration of the family council was original for me and also a funny moment - at the same time, a great guide on how to present the topic in a light-hearted way. The number of guests indicates that the topic resonates and you have a huge part in it. The next year will certainly be just as enticing."

Ivana Kompasová, Nadácia Pontis

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