FAMILY BUSINESS CONFERENCE | 19 - 22 May 2026
OPENING SESSION
Australian Business Leaders Have Spoken: Are Family Businesses Ready for What’s Next?
Speaker | Mark Stewart, Business Development Manager, Citation Group
Date and Time | Friday 22 May, part of the official opening 8:45am - 9:15am
More than 500 Australian business owners and senior leaders have shared their candid views on workforce management - spanning HR, WHS, payroll, and legal compliance. The findings reveal a compelling story about confidence, capability and future readiness.
In this session, Mark Stewart will unpack the key insights most relevant to family enterprises, including where confidence is strong, where hidden exposure exists, and how governance maturity influences long-term resilience.
As regulatory complexity grows and generational transitions accelerate, workforce risk is no longer just a back-office issue - it’s a board-level priority. The leaders have spoken. The data is clear. The question is: what does it mean for your family business, and what will you do next?
Are family businesses ready for what's next?
To view the full speaker line-up at the Family Business Conference, click here.
About Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart is a Business Development Manager at Citation Group, where he partners with business owners to simplify HR and workplace safety, removing complexity and giving them confidence to focus on what matters most.
With a genuine passion for supporting people, Mark is dedicated to helping businesses protect their teams, stay compliant, and build stronger, more resilient workplaces.