We are excited to share the theme of the 3rd edition of Family Business Day:
“The Truth Behind Family Business: Myths vs. Facts”, hosted at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, in partnership with the Family Business Association (AEF).

We will explore some of the most common perceptions about family businesses and separate fact from myth.

Date: April 29 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Room 521-B, 2nd Floor, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics


PROGRAM:

2:00 PM – Welcome Reception

2:30 PM – Opening Session: Filipe Santos (CATÓLICA-LISBON)

2:45 PM – Beyond Legacy: Tradition or Innovation?
                   Sílvia Mota (MEXT: Mota-Engil Next) – Board Member, AEF
                   Carlos Gonçalves (Casa Mendes Gonçalves) – AEF Member
                   Filipe Santos (CATÓLICA-LISBON)

3:30 PM – Passing the Torch: Continuity or Disruption?
                   Ana Luísa Roque (Porcel S.A.)
                   João Silveira (Farmácia Silveira) – Board Member, AEF

4:15 PM – Family in Power: Advantage or Trap?
                  Dinis Cunha (Delta Cafés) – AEF Member
                  André Oliveira (C2 Capital Partners)

5:00 PM – The Path to Perpetuity: The Secret of Successful Family Businesses
                   Tomás Champalimaud (Manuel Champalimaud Group) – AEF Member
                   Ricardo Alves (Bacalhau Riberalves) – AEF Member

5:45 PM – Closing Remarks: Rita Coelho do Vale (CATÓLICA-LISBON)