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Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the Africa Family Business Summit 2026. Registration is now closed — every seat for this year's gathering has been taken.

We're honoured by the response from family businesses across the continent and beyond. To everyone joining us on 18–19 June in Accra — we can't wait to welcome you.

Couldn't get a seat this time? Join the AFBS Network to stay close to the community and be first in line for AFBS 2027 and our year-round Family Enterprise Conversations.

Questions? Email us at info@afbsummit.org

Starting time: 9:00 am Each Day

Date: June 18th-19th, 2026

Venue: Palms by Eagles - Airport City, Accra

Speakers

Meet the industry leaders and experts who will be sharing their insights

Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim
Dr. George Agyekum Nana Donkor
Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin
Charlotte Osei
Peter Vogel
Prof. Elmarie Venter
Tsitsi Mutendi
Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch
Mr. Raju Mohan
Mr. Godfrey Asiedu
Catherine Engman
Mrs. Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko
Mr. Etse Gadegbeku
Ayo Anibaba
Emmanuel Osei-Ntim
Dr. Dennis Owusu-Oteng
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Event Schedule

Explore the full agenda for the Africa Family Business Summit 2026

Time Activity / Topic Facilitator
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Family Business Succession Masterclass

Topic: When Innovation Meets Tradition in Family Business Succession. 		Prof. Elmarie Venter

Time Activity / Topic Facilitator
08:30 am – 09:00 am Welcome and Registration
9:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 9:45 am Call to Order & Opening Prayer Host / Aps. Kingsley Addai
9:45 am – 10:00 am AFBS Impact Report and Launch of AFBS Network Kojo AFBS & Host
10:00 am – 10:05 am Title Sponsors' Ads
10:05 am – 10:35 am Keynote Address
Host: EBID

Topic: The Role of Corporate Governance in Family Business Continuity, Both Small and Big. 		Dr. George Agyekum Donkor
10:35 am – 10:45 am Partners' Ads
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Rising Generation Panel Discussion
Panel: Etse Gadegbeku, Emmanuel Osei Ntim, Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko, and Ayo Anibaba

Topic: The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity. 		Mrs. Charlotte Osei
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Coffee Break
12:30 pm – 12:40 pm Partners' Ads
12:40 pm – 12:50 pm Partners' Comments
12:50 pm – 1:30 pm Law & Legacy Lecture

Topic: Conflict in Families in Business, a Cause for Growth or Dissipation of Wealth? 		Mrs. Charlotte Osei
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch and Networking
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Breakout Session — CEOs

Topic: The Position of Proper Governance Structures in Ensuring Fit for Innovation and Tradition.
Host: Cyrus Law 		Catherine Engmann
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Breakout Session — NexGen

Topic: Maintaining the Solid Rock of Family Tradition through Socio-Emotional Wealth (SEW).
Host: Mary Asante-Asamoah / Family Business Hub 		Prof. Elmarie Venter
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Plenary
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Legacy Fireside Chat
Panelist: Sir Raj Mohan

Topic: The Pursuit of Purpose and the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Legacy Businesses. 		Dr. Dennis O. Oteng
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm Guest of Honour

Topic: Roots and Returns: What Chieftaincy Teaches Us About Family Business Succession. 		Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Networking and Closing.

Time Activity / Topic Facilitator
08:30 am – 09:00 am Welcome and Registration
9:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 9:45 am Call to Order Host / MC
09:45 am – 10:00 am Recap Video
10:00 am – 11:30 am Family Business Succession Masterclass

Topic: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Family Enterprises. 		Peter Vogel
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Coffee Break
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Family Business Succession Masterclass

Topic: Prioritizing Mental Health When Different Generations of a Family Work Together. 		Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch PhD & Dr. Thomas Koch MD
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch and Networking
3:00 pm – 3:05 pm Partners' Ad
3:05 pm – 4:25 pm Founders Segment
Panel: Dr. Samuel Tobbin, Mr. Godfrey Asiedu & Mr. Samuel Ntim

Topic: How Founders Can Reinvent Their Businesses with the Next Generation's Contributions. 		Ashesi University
4:25 pm – 4:55 pm Financing a Family Business

Topic: Navigating Private Equity (PE) for a Family Business. 		Nova Business School Africa
4:55 pm – 5:30 pm Keynote Address

Topic: Raising the Baobab, African Family Businesses Innovating Through Their Distinct Traditions. 		Tsitsi Mutendi
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking and Closing.
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