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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.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCE

IFERA2025

JUNE 10-13  – Zadar – Croatia

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UPCOMING INITIATIVES

IFERA aims to provide all members with a continuous cycle of developmental initiatives and resources throughout the year, especially far from our annual conference dates.  All initiatives are free of charge and open to all but registration is required.

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13
September

IFERA Reading Club – September

4.00 - 5.00 PM (CEST)
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17
October

How to publish family business research in leading entrepreneurship journals.

16.00 -17.00 (CEST)

Johan Wiklund & Jim Chrisman

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11
October

IFERA Reading Club – October

4.00 - 5.00 PM (CEST)
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19
November

Family firm renewal

14.00 - 15.00 (CEST)

Nadine Kammerlander

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4
December

A bridge worth building: Crafting a career between academia and practice

15.00 - 16.00 (CEST)

Claudia Binz Astrachan

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20
February

Unveiling the heart and mastering the mind: Conducting research on emotion in family business

14.00 - 15.00 (CEST)

Rania Labaki

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5
March

Ownership reimagined: Advancing social impact through families in business

16.00 - 17.00 (CEST)
Rachida Justo
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RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

Our Research Development Program offers IFERA members the opportunity to engage in a developmental journey, promoting a portfolio of integrated and synergic initiatives which respond effectively to the diversity of needs expressed by members at different stages of career and professional development.

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DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM

An in-conference once-a-year event featuring developmental workshops, inspiring talks, networking, and mentoring. Special focus on mid-advanced stage PhD students.

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SUMMER SCHOOL

A yearly online program targeted at anyone who would like to engage in a research retreat, to deepen their knowledge in family business research methods. Special focus on early-stage PhD students.

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FREE RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

Isabel Botero: The Evolution of the Study of Family Business Brands

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READING CLUB

A shared platform for the intellectual exchange of impactful research

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WRITING BOOTCAMP

All you need to write a competitive Research Proposal

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CONFERENCE & 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 2023 Krakow
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IFERA 2022 Santander
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IFERA 2021
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IFERA 2019 Bergamo

June 15, 2025

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IFERA 2018 Zwolle
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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.

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Our partner institutions have a strong focus on family business research and collaborate with IFERA on specific projects and initiatives

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