FBUK NextGens x Imperial College: ‘Learning the hard way: What they don’t tell you about being part of a family in business’

London

18 February 2026, 6:30 pm

In collaboration with the Imperial College Family Business Careers Club, Family Business UK invites you to an evening of insight exploring the realities of working in and leading family enterprises.

Moderated by FBUK CEO Neil Davy, this panel brings together Sarah Naghshineh, Cara Macklin, Matthew Ayres and Christopher Carver to share their personal journeys – from
the trials and tensions to the opportunities and impact that define life inside a family business.

The discussion will also examine the wider UK family business landscape, with reflections on how policymakers and leaders can harness the power of family enterprises to drive sustainable economic growth. Networking and drinks to follow.

Agenda

Arrival: 6:45 PM (Panel begins at 7:00 PM)
Format: 60-minute moderated panel, 20-minute Q&A, followed by networking drinks

Location

Imperial Business School (South Kensington Campus), Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ

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