The International Congress of Family Businesses

The International Congress of Family Businesses

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The 4th year of
The International Congress of Family Businesses

7 - 8 September 2023, Hotel Château Bela

An exceptional event for owners and members of family businesses in the wonderful surroundings of the Château Bela Hotel.

700+ guests

from 2020

90%+

owners and members of family firms

250+ guests

in 2023

11 speakers

from 6 countries

We inspire and connect family firms to build their multigenerational business

Inštitút Rodinného Businessu brings you a unique meeting of family businesses from Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein dedicated to the development and networking of your family businesses.

The 4th year of the International Congress of Family Businesses will present many hours of high-quality meetings, lectures, discussion panels and workshops important for the development of family businesses and the preservation of their multigenerational nature.

Spend two days in the company of family business owners and family business experts in the beautiful surroundings of the Château Bela Hotel.

Hotel-Chateau-Bela

What news does the 4th Congress bring?

Two days in a private company

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

Evening program and after party

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

New lecture format

We connected experts with family businesses for a practical demonstration of generational exchange procedures.

Ceremonial signing of the family constitution

For the first time in Slovakia, there will be a public ceremonial signing of the family constitution.

Quality lectures, new inspirations and opportunities for networking

Speakers

Get inspired by the stories and advice of foreign family businesses and family business experts

The performances of foreign guests will be simultaneously interpreted into Slovak.
Věra Komárová : Co-owner of DERMACOL

Věra Komárová

Co-owner of DERMACOL

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Francesco Maglia : CEO at Francesco di Maglia Luigi & C.

Francesco Maglia

CEO at Francesco di Maglia Luigi & C.

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H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein : Executive Chairman Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets

H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Executive Chairman Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets

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Jaroslav Smetana : Founder of ALBIXON a.s.

Jaroslav Smetana

Founder of ALBIXON a.s.

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David Krajíček : Family business expert

David Krajíček

Family business expert

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Kurt Kramess jr. : Managing Director at METALL ZEIT GmbH and POP UP Schmiede e.U.

Kurt Kramess jr.

Managing Director at METALL ZEIT GmbH and POP UP Schmiede e.U.

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Manuela Mätzener : Consultant for system families and management

Manuela Mätzener

Consultant for system families and management

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Roman Wieczorek : IBR expert and former chairman of the board of Skanska PL, SK and CR

Roman Wieczorek

IBR expert and former chairman of the board of Skanska PL, SK and CR

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Alena Hrčková : Andragogist and psychotherapist

Alena Hrčková

Andragogist and psychotherapist

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Aleš Bednařík : Trainer, psychologist, writer and happytarian

Aleš Bednařík

Trainer, psychologist, writer and happytarian

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Erika Matwij : Family business expert

Erika Matwij

Family business expert

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Watch the virtual invitations from speakers

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We invite you to the After party!

Enjoy an evening in the company of members of family businesses, during quality conversations and in the luxurious environment of Château Bela.

Workshops

Join 3 out of 10 expert workshops and get lots of practical advice

Registration for specific workshops will be possible directly during the congress.

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Slovenská sporiteľňa

Experience a day dedicated to family businesses

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

Included in the ticket price

✔️ Entry to the congress in the Château Bela

✔️ Participation in three out of ten expert workshops

✔️ Refreshments during the entire congress

✔️ Lunch and dinner (buffet style)

✔️ Evening cultural program

✔️ Tasting of branded Slovak wines

✔️ Beer workshop with non-alcoholic brewery NILIO

✔️ Porsche test drives

✔️ Ceremonial signing of the family constitution

✔️ Theatre play

✔️ After party in the luxurious premises of the mansion

✔️ 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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Expert partners
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