We are happy to welcome back the 3rd edition of the Family Business Forum, taking place on 4th November 2026 at Villa Arrigo.
This year’s forum will bring together family business owners, professionals and industry experts to explore the opportunities and challenges that arise as family enterprises grow, evolve and transition across generations.
The forum will cover key topics including succession planning, governance, business valuation, access to finance and dispute prevention, offering practical insights to help family businesses navigate change while ensuring continuity and long-term success.
This half-day seminar is designed for mid to upper-level management in family businesses, proprietors, CFOs, CEOs, as well as consultants and advisors.
08:15
Coffee & registration
09:00
Welcome & opening address
Matthew Zampa (Managing Partner, Zampa Partners)
09:05
Panel discussion
Beyond the founder: Planning the next generation
Moderator:
Stephanie Zarb Adami (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Panellists:
Matthew Zampa (Managing Partner, Zampa Partners)
Simon J. Camilleri (CEO, Simon J. Camilleri Holdings)
Dean Micallef (CEO, ECMeetings)
Katrina Attard (CEO, Panta)
09:45
Keynote speech
What is my business worth?
Presentation by:
Kris Bartolo (Partner, Zampa Partners)
10:00
Panel discussion
Unlocking growth capital: Financing for family businesses
Moderator:
Kris Bartolo (Partner, Zampa Partners)
Panellists:
Nicholas Curmi (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Doreanne Caruana (Head of Capital Markets, Rizzo Farrugia & Co (Stockbrokers) Ltd)
Patrick Mangion (Head of Capital Markets, Calamatta Cuschieri)
10:45
Coffee break
11:15
Fireside chat
Supporting family businesses: Incentives, policy & progress
Stuart Firman (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Joseph Gerada (Regulator, Family Business Office)
11:35
Panel discussion
Drawing the line: Separating family from business
Moderated by:
Mark Wirth (Partner, Zampa Partners)
Panellists:
Simon Schembri (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
David Valenzia (Partner, PWC)
Bettina Azzopardi (Managing Director, Embassy Ltd)
Denise Borg Manche (Managing Director, Vivian Corporation Ltd)
12:30
Closing address
Philip Mifsud (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
12:35
