Join the FamBiz Toolkit in Larissa: Empowering the Next Generation in Family Business

Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, and NN Hellas invite you to the third regional event of the FamBiz Toolkit initiative. “FamBiz Toolkit @ Larissa: Discussing the Future of Family Businesses” will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa.

Running successfully for over two years, the FamBiz Toolkit is a knowledge resource designed to empower family businesses, with a special focus on preparing the next generation to take the lead with confidence. After Patras and Heraklion, we are now bringing the conversation to Thessaly.

The event is co-organized with JOIST Innovation Park and held under the auspices of the Association of Thessalian Enterprises and Industries (STHEV), the Chamber of Larissa, and the Larissa Merchants’ Association.

Why attend

Learn from those who live it: Family business leaders share how they handle today’s challenges.
Hear the next generation in their own words: Their vision for the family business, and the expectations that come with stepping in.
Grow your network: Meet founders, successors, and professionals from the regional business community at the networking reception.
Free participation: The event is open to everyone, and registration is required.

Whether you are a founder, a successor, or a professional who works with family businesses, this evening is for you.

Agenda & Panel Discussions

Panel 1: Contemporary Challenges for Family Businesses

Focus: The digital transition, finding and managing talent, business growth, and corporate governance within an ESG framework.
Speakers: Eleftherios Dimovelis (Dimovelis Bros. – Aluminium Applications), Ioanna-Alexandra Saiti (INTERCOMM FOODS), and Ioannis Tserepas (LARIPLAST).
Moderator: Alexis Komselis, Director, AHEAD – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development.

Panel 2: The Voice of the Next Generation: Vision and Expectations

Focus: How the next generation sees the future of the family business: their own vision, and the expectations that come with taking on a role.
Speakers: Foteini Miltiadou (EKTOR TECHNIKI), Vasilina Tratalou (TRATALOS), and Georgianna Tsigara (TSIGARAS TRAVEL).
Moderator: Elena Kamateri, Director General, STHEV.

Closing remarks: Katerina Diminikou, Communications & Events Manager at JOIST, will sum up the key takeaways of the evening in a discussion with Alexis Komselis.

A networking reception follows, with the chance to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable local partnerships.