The Role of Family Firms in Long-Term Sustainability

The conference focused on how family-owned enterprises can harness their long-term vision and values to strengthen the sustainability of both the firm and its stakeholders. Research on sustainability in family businesses is still in its early stage. The discussion revolved around the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of family business leaders, and practical guidance for family enterprises shaping the future. This event was part of the Family Capitalism pillar of the ECGI’s Responsible Capitalism project.

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• Conference venue: Gediminas Avenue 7, ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania. 
• Conference date & time: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | 10:30 - 21:00 EEST and Thursday, 13 June 2024 | 09:00 - 16:00 EEST 

Conference Scientific Committee

• Vita Akstinaite (ISM University of Management and Economics)
• Morten Bennedsen (University of Copenhagen and ECGI)
• Janis Berzins (BI Norwegian Business School)
• Valdonė Darškuvienė (ISM University of Management and Economics)
• Krista Jaakson (University of Tartu)
• Valerija Kozlova (RISEBA University of Applied Sciences)
• Anete Pajuste (Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and ECGI)
• Alminas Zaldokas (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) 

This event is part of the ECGI Responsible Capitalism Initiative
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