This annual congress brought together more than half a thousand entrepreneurs from family-owned companies from all over Spain under the slogan “We work for a better society” with the aim of highlighting the economic and social contribution of family businesses over generations.

The Family Business Congress has become the most important business forum in Spain and one of the most prominent in the world, where topics such as business purpose; business, social and environmental sustainability; impact investment; growth; and diversification are discussed, issues that have always been on the roadmap of family businesses. It is also a great opportunity to learn about the concerns and challenges facing family businesses.

The congress was organized by the Family Business Congress Institute with the collaboration of ADEFAN and the sponsorship of Banco Santander and KPMG Spain. It was attended by well-known national and international speakers from some of the most important political, economic and social institutions, as well as major businessmen such as Eloy Planes, Sol Daurella, Juan March, Jorge Gallardo and Simone Bagel, among others.

The forum also paid tribute to those entrepreneurs who have contributed to the creation, growth and public recognition of the Family Business Institute and the family business movement.

Among others, Mariano Puig (posthumously), Leopoldo Rodés and Rafael del Pino received the award.