How Young Family Leaders Are Writing Their Own Rulebook in the World of Venture Capital, Startups, and Digital Innovation. If the next generation’s leadership is anything like their social media, we’re in for a wild ride of disruption and innovation.

Once upon a time, a family office was a quiet fortress of spreadsheets, trusts, and the occasional philanthropic check. Now? It’s part venture studio, part think tank, part therapist’s office. In this entertaining and enlightening session, we explore what it really takes to modernize the family office in a world where wealth is expected to do more — and mean more.

Private equity has become a favored playground for family offices looking to diversify portfolios, boost returns, and tap into long-term value creation. But navigating the PE landscape comes with its own set of challenges—from sourcing quality deals and aligning with GPs to managing risk and, yes, family expectations. In this candid (and occasionally comedic) conversation, seasoned family office investors and PE experts share war stories, lessons learned, and smart strategies for getting into the game without turning the next holiday gathering into a shareholder dispute.

Running a family office isn’t all yachts and legacy talks—someone has to worry about governance headaches, insurance puzzles, risk blind spots, and tax landmines. As families grow more global and asset classes more exotic, this panel dives into how to build a solid backbone for the modern family office without losing sleep (or the family fortune). Our experts will unpack how smart structuring, proactive risk management, and just the right amount of paperwork can future-proof your office for generations to come—minus the ulcers.

For family offices, venture capital can be thrilling, high-growth, and occasionally nerve-wracking — kind of like having a teenager with a startup idea. But when approached strategically, VC can be a powerful way to access innovation, diversify portfolios, and build long-term upside. This panel explores how family offices are navigating the venture space, from identifying promising sectors to co-investing alongside top-tier VCs — without getting lost in the hype (or the pitch decks).

Tech isn’t just for Silicon Valley founders in hoodies — it’s now a critical part of how family offices invest, operate, and protect generational wealth. From AI and blockchain to cybersecurity and digital assets, the pace of change is relentless — and missing a trend could mean missing opportunity (or worse, explaining a data breach to the family WhatsApp group). This panel dives into the key tech trends family offices must understand, adopt, or at least pretend to understand convincingly. We’ll cover how forward-thinking families are using technology to streamline operations, gain an edge in investing, and avoid being the last to upgrade from Excel.

After years of side-eyes and cautious curiosity, family offices are taking a serious second look at digital assets. Thanks to maturing markets, improved custody solutions, and clearer regulatory frameworks—especially with the UAE’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) leading the charge—crypto is no longer the wild west. It’s more like a well-governed frontier with luxury real estate just off the blockchain.

Real estate remains a cornerstone of family office portfolios—but in a world of shifting markets, ESG mandates, and the ever-present allure of “the next big thing,” how can families build property strategies that are both resilient and forward-looking? This panel will explore smart approaches to sustainable growth across residential, commercial, and alternative real estate sectors. From navigating green building trends to avoiding the “shiny object syndrome” in emerging markets, our experts will unpack where the value lies, how to manage generational expectations, and why sometimes, the best investment might not have a rooftop pool (but it does have long-term yield).

As family offices evolve, women are playing an increasingly powerful role in shaping how wealth is invested, preserved, and given away. This panel explores how female leaders—whether principals, next-gens, or executives—are driving innovation in impact investing, governance, and long-term legacy planning. From championing inclusive family cultures to leading purpose-driven investment strategies,
these women are not only changing outcomes, but also mindsets.

While private markets get all the glamor, seasoned family offices know that public markets, bonds, and hedge funds still play a critical role in portfolio resilience and liquidity. In this panel, we unpack how families are rethinking traditional allocations, managing interest rate volatility, and balancing fixed income with alpha-seeking strategies in an increasingly complex macro environment.

From gene therapies to AI-driven diagnostics, healthcare and life sciences are no longer just philanthropic passions for family offices—they’re becoming pillars of long-term strategy and growth. This panel dives into how families are navigating opportunities in biotech, medtech, and next-gen healthcare platforms while balancing financial return, impact, and legacy.
We’ll examine the risks, rewards, and regulatory twists of this high-stakes sector, and hear from leaders who’ve backed breakthrough innovations—or at least survived the jargon of Series A decks with phrases like “CRISPR-enabled quantum biomarkers”.