International Family Enterprise Research Academy

IFERA, the International Family Enterprise Research Academy, established in 2001, is a non-profit association that encompasses an international network of academics, researchers and other family business key-stakeholders, dedicated to the advancement of family business research.

Our core values are:

To be the forum

for family business researchers all over the world.

To advance and enrich

the conversation about research in family business.

To enhance our reach

to scholars from a variety of related disciplines.

To engage and inform

management practice with a view to create sustainable family enterprises.

Upcoming Events

We organize internationally oriented family business conferences for researchers and scholars in all phases of the academic ladder. Discover more at Events.

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Ifera has a unique network of collaboration and research exchange. Become a member to enjoy the intimate, inspirational and interactive ambience of our events and get access to valuable content.