Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, and NN Hellas are thrilled to announce the second regional event of the highly successful FamBiz Toolkit initiative. Titled "FamBiz Toolkit @ Heraklion: Discussing the Future of Family Businesses," this event lands at Bizrupt on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Running successfully for over two years, the FamBiz Toolkit is a premier knowledge resource designed to empower family businesses. The initiative focuses heavily on equipping the next generation to confidently take the lead. This event is open to all members of the local business ecosystem.

The event is held under the auspices of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and the Cretan Development Association of Women Entrepreneurs.

Agenda & Panel Discussions

The evening will center around two dynamic panel discussions featuring distinguished local entrepreneurs and market experts:

• Panel 1: Contemporary Challenges for Family Businesses
  • Focus: Navigating the digital transition, talent acquisition, business growth, and corporate governance within an ESG framework.
  • Speakers: Manolis Kassakis (Allantika Kassaki), Fotis Kokotos (Elounda SA), Panagiotis Charonitis (GEA Holidays DMC), and Ermis Chondros (Caravel Rent a Car).
  • Moderator: Alexis Komselis, Director, AHEAD – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development.
• Panel 2: Family Business & Female Leadership: From Challenge to Opportunity
  • Focus: A vital dialogue exploring the specific challenges and unique opportunities women encounter as they step into leadership roles within family enterprises.
  • Speakers: Amalia Niniraki (OLOKLIROSI Educational Organization), Giouli Savvaki (Savvakis - materials & more), and Christina Chrysoula (Taxidi Olive Farm).
  • Moderator: Alexandra Karapidaki, Co-founder of Bizrupt.

The event will be in Greek and open to the public. Following the discussions, a networking reception will take place, offering attendees the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable local partnerships.