AFHE's 2019 Mid-Year Conference will be held in Chicago IL. Our theme for this year's conference is "Breakthrough Strategies for Family Enterprises." Presentations include:
- "Managing Digital Footprints" presented by Joseph Compton
- "The Evolving Role of the Family Enterprise Advisor" presented by Judi Cunningham
- "Build and Sustain a Family Business Growth Engine" presented by Bradley Fisher
- "Why Legislation and Policy Matters to Family Businesses " presented by Michael Hamra
- "Representing Family Enterprises and the Transformation of Their Family-Held Enterprises" a panel presentation by Michael Hawthorne, Andy Sealfon, Peter Dougherty and Joseph Compton
Our conference will kick off on Thursday, November 7 with an optional tour at the Chicago Institute of Art at 1:00 p.m. (additional fees apply). The guided tour will explore the highlights of the Art Institute and allow participants to take a spin through the collections and discover works that have delighted visitors from around the world for over a century.
Following the tour, we will have our opening reception and group dinner at The Berghoff - an iconic Chicago institution serving authentic German food. One of the oldest family run businesses in the nation, the Berghoff is operated by fourth generation owner Pete Berghoff.
A full day of legal education will be offered on Friday, November 8 featuring stimulating and enlightening sessions presented by some of the most knowledgeable speakers in their fields. Watch for more information soon!
Opening Dinner Location:
The Berghoff
17 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL
(Less than a 5 minute walk from the hotel)
Meeting Location:
Citadel Center
131 S. Dearborn Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL
(Less than a 5 minute walk from the hotel)
Hotel Location:
The Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Street
Chicago, IL
The Palmer House Hilton is offering a room rate of $179 per night. Please click here to make your hotel reservations online. To book via phone please call 1-877-865-5321 referencing your block code “AFH”. Reservations can be made until Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 4:00pm CT.
Thank you to our Mid-Year Conference Sponsors
AFHE is currently accepting sponsorships for our 2019 Mid-Year Conference. Please click here to review our sponsorship levels and benefits.
