2026 Iowa Family Business Conference

The family behind Pella Corporation, one of Iowa’s most iconic multigenerational companies, will headline the 2026 Iowa Family Business Conference in Pella on Nov. 11. Bringing industry leadership, legacy insights, and hometown pride to the state’s premier gathering of family-owned enterprises, Adam Farver will take center stage among a rockstar lineup of Iowa’s leading family firms. Hosted by the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center, the conference is the only statewide event dedicated exclusively to multigenerational family-owned businesses. Whether you're a founder seeking succession insight, a next-gen leader navigating transition, or a cousin consortium looking to strengthen alignment, the conference offers a full day of peer learning, strategic guidance, and celebration. This year’s programming will be hosted at Vermeer Corporation’s Museum and Global Pavilion and includes breakout sessions on next-generation development, family councils, branding your company as family-owned, and more — each designed to equip attendees with practical tools for business growth and legacy preservation.