7th Annual ifera Conference

Theory Building and the Survival of Family Firms

European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
European Family Business Center
20-23 June 2007

The European Business School is honoured to host the 2007 conference. As a leading business university in Germany, the campus offers a beautiful surrounding in the most easily accessible region in Europe (via Frankfurt).


Program

This conference presented a considerably different format compared to previous years. Some of the core elements making their debut at the 2007 Conference were the Doctoral Consortium, 3000€ in Awards for best papers, a Special Issue of an academic journal, and the Family Business Day.

Take a look at the conference programs, participants, and report:

Doctoral Consortium Program
Conference Program
Family Business Day Program
Conference Participants
Participant Research Interests
Conference Report



ifera Doctoral Consortium 2007
Wednesday, 20 June
ebs EFBC


09:00 to 10:00     Registration
10:00 to 10:30Welcome by ifera President: Sabine Klein
10:30 to 13:00 Professor Kosmas Smyrnios, Ph.D. talks about the common method bias. Tips on how to overcome the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities are shared.
13:00 to 14:00Lunch
14:00 to 16:30 Professor Sanjay Goel, Ph.D. discusses the secrets of developing intriguing and relevant theory for your family business research and dissertation.
16:30 to 16:45Refreshing Break!
16:45 to 19:15 Professor Shaker Zahra, Ph.D. who integrates theory development and methodological questions by taking you through the key and crucial steps in publishing your thesis and writing top academic articles for scholarly journals.
19:30 to 22:00Welcome Reception at the ebs Weinkeller, Oestrich-Winkel
As a closing ceremony for the consortium and a welcome to the conference, we will greet you at the European Business School campus for an informal social reception. Wine tasting and typical treats from the region will be served.




7th Annual ifera Conference 2007
Thursday, 21 June
ebs Campus

08:30 to 09:30Registration and Set-up
09:30 to 10:00Welcome by ifera President: Sabine Klein
Introduction to FBR Special Issue: Joseph Astrachan
The best and most innovative full papers will be considered for publication after a double blind review process prior to the conference.
10:00 to 11:00Key Note: Shaker Zahra
11:00 to 12:30 Round Table Presentations
12:30 to 14:00Lunch
14:00 to 15:00Poster Presentations
15:00 to 16:30Round Table Presentations
16:30 to 16:45Refreshing Break!
16:45 to 18:15Round Table Presentations
19:00Shuttle Bus to the Gala Dinner at Schloss Johanissberg
Join us for Mid-Summer Night's Dream atop a vineyard hill with a breath-taking view. Excellent regional wines, exquisite German cuisine, and charming entertainment creates an event you just don't want to miss. The Award Winners will also be announced and honoured. Are you attending the conference and don't want to leave your company at home? ifera is friendly...so bring them along for an extra fee.




7th Annual ifera Conference 2007
Friday, 22 June
ebs Campus

09:00 to 10:30Full Paper Presentations
10:45 to 12:15Full Paper Presentations
12:15 to 13:45Lunch
13:45 to 15:15Full Paper Presentations
15:15 to 15:30Refreshing Break!
15:30 to 16:30Key Note: G.T. Lumpkin
16:30 to 17:30 Introduction to new ifera President
Closing Ceremony




The Survival of Family Businesses in a Globalising World
ifera Family Business Day 2007
Saturday, 23 June
ebs Campus

We love family businesses. We want them to survive. That’s why from 20-23 June 2007 we gathered the best family business academics from around the world to discuss general practical implications as well as your family business needs. We invite you to join us for the ifera Family Business Day.

Don’t miss your chance to interact with top international experts and find out how your business family can beat globalisation and survive for generations to come.

Take a look at the official ifera Family Business Day Program!


9:00 to 9:15         Registration and Welcome!
Hosted by ifera President: Prof. Dr. Sabine B. Klein
9:15 to 10:00 Key Note - Mr Harald L. Schedl
10:00 to 10:45         From Founder to Multigenerational Family Business:
The Family's Crucial Role for Longevity
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Tomaselli, USP
Prof. Dr. Sabine B. Klein, EBS
Prof. Dr. Daniela Montemerlo, BOCCONI UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF INSUBRIA
10:45 to 12:15         Ownership and Community
a. Value Transfer in Business Families
Prof. Dr. Daniela Montemerlo, BOCCONI UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF INSUBRIA
b. Family Business as a Community
Dr. Denise Kenyon-Rouvinez, FBCG
12:15 to 13:30 Lunch
13:30 to 15:00         Power as Service
a. Strategy and Cohesion
Prof. Dr. Joseph H. Astrachan, KSU
Dr. Torsten M. Pieper, EBS
b. Education for Humbleness
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Tomaselli, USP
Prof. Dr. Sabine B. Klein, EBS
15:00 to 15:15 Refreshing Break
15:15 to 16:30         From Theory to Practice
a. The Grohe Case
Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck, EBS
Prof. Dr. Peter Jaskiewicz, EBS
b. The Möller Case
Prof. Dr. Sabine B. Klein, EBS
16:30Closing Ceremony and a Champagne Toast


Family Business Day Participation Fee

ifera is a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the international network of family business academics. These researchers are committed to furthering the field in order to ultimately give back to business families by developing theories of the family firm. As such, ifera considers the participation fee as rather a supportive donation for our cause.

We ask for a minimum donation of €490, which contributes to supporting the research of our expert speakers and funding the facilities and social events. Your interest and enthusiasm is very important to us, and we look forward to welcoming you at the ifera Family Business Day event!


Registration

To register, please email ( ) or fax (00 49 611 36 01 87 02) your complete mailing address and we will gladly send you the program and registration/payment information per mail or fax.

We are happy to receive your suggestions about the new focus of our annual Research Conference. Under the 'information' section, add your comments to our ‘suggestion box’!