Family Business UK Annual Conference 2027
Building for Generations: Creating the Conditions for Family Businesses to Thrive
9 to 11 June 2027, Edinburgh
Join family business owners, leaders and future leaders from across the UK for three days of honest conversations, practical insight and valuable connections.
The 2027 Family Business UK Annual Conference will bring together people who understand the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges that come with building a family business for generations.
You can expect inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, real family business case studies and plenty of time to talk openly with others facing many of the same questions as you.
Conference information
Location
- Conference venue Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
- Welcome reception Ghillie Dhu, 2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD (Entrance via Shandwick Place)
- Conference dinner Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
Dress code
- Conference business casual
- Family Business Visits casual
- Welcome reception casual
- Conference dinner cocktail dress / lounge suit
Registration fees
Early Bird Rates available until 31 January 2027
Category Early bird Standard rate
Member £1049 £1449
Non-member £1499 £1749
Group (5 or more) £949 £1299
All fees are subject to VAT and include:
- Family Business Visits (limited spaces available)
- Welcome reception
- Two-day Conference programme
- Conference dinner
Accommodation & travel
Accommodation and travel are not included in the registration fee. Delegates are kindly requested to make their own arrangements.
Preferential hotel rate
A special delegate rate has been negotiated at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
Rooms are subject to availability, and early booking is strongly recommended.
For extensions, room upgrades, or other requests, please contact the hotel directly:
Email GrandEdinburgh.Sheraton@sheraton.com
Telephone +44 (0)131 229 9131
Reference L34L34A
To help with your accommodation search, please find nearby hotels listed here for your perusal.
Family Business Visits (limited places available)
A selection of visits to local family businesses will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 June 2027. Further details and booking information will be circulated to registered delegates in due course. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Programme at a glance
Wednesday, 9 June 2027
Family Business Visits: 13:00 – 16:00
Welcome reception: 18:00 – 20:00
Thursday, 10 June 2027
Conference sessions: 09:00 – 17:30
Conference dinner: 19:00 – 22:00
Friday, 11 June 2027
Conference sessions: 09:00 – 13:00
Networking lunch: 13:00 – 15:00
Register early to secure the best rate.
