International Leadership & Family Business Conference Spiritual Reflection, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Generational Transition.
Emerald Hotel, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo 14–17 June 2026
This international gathering brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, family business owners, academics, policymakers, faith leaders, and changemakers to reflect on the journey from conflict to peace, and from peace to prosperity. Through personal storytelling, spiritual reflection, leadership dialogue, and business collaboration, participants will explore how value-based leadership can shape stronger families, organizations, communities, and nations.
Arrival of international guests and hotel check-in throughout the Day
18:00 – 19:00 Welcome Cocktail Reception
Informal networking among participants, entrepreneurs, leaders, families, and international guests.
19:00 – 21:00 Official Welcome Dinner
Theme: Friendship, Purpose & Leadership Across Generations
Topics include:
9:00 - 9:30 Opening & welcoming Remarks
9:30 – 11:00 Session I: From Peace to Prosperity: The Role of Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Leadership during political and economic change in the AI era
Ethical leadership
Leadership lessons from post-conflict societies
11:00: 12:00: Session II: Purpose-Driven Leadership
Calling and vocation; Values-based decision-making; Integrity and responsibility
Panel Discussions:
12:00 – 13:15 Justice, Truth & Lasting Peace
Can There Be Peace Without Justice? Why justice matters for lasting peace?
Panel Discussion:
13:15 – 14:20 Lunch
14:30 – 15:45 Session III: Family Business & Prosperity - Building Sustainable Success Across Generations - family constitutions and boards
“To pass the baton or To step aside and make room for others.”
Panel Discussion:
Panel:
15:45 – 17:00 Session IV: Energy & Security
17:15 – 18:00 Free Time & Fellowship
20:00 – 22:00 Closing Dinner & Fellowship
Session I: Spiritual Reflection & Personal Leadership
Theme: Tell Your Story
From Pain to Purpose • From Fear to Courage • From Survival to Service
A day dedicated to authentic personal journeys, resilience, healing, faith, values, purpose, reconciliation, and transformation.
09:00 – 09:30 Opening Reflection & Welcome
Wes Anderson
Amb. Arben Çejku
09:30 – 11:00 Session I: Personal Journeys of Leadership
Selected participants share their life stories and leadership experiences: from struggle to hope; from failure to growth; from pain to purpose; from fear to courage; from survival to service.
Interactive reflections on:
Overcoming adversity
Leadership during crisis
Faith and perseverance
The role of family in personal growth
11:00 – 12:00 From Wounds to Wisdom - Sustainable Growth
Leadership shaped by hardship
Finding meaning through struggle
Healing and forgiveness
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch & Networking
14:30 – 19:30 Exploring & Experiencing Kosova Culture, History & Transformation
19:30 – 22:00 Dinner & Fellowship
From Conversations to Collaboration: Building Relationships and Exploring Kosova
A day dedicated to relationship-building, practical collaboration, cultural discovery, and experiencing the spirit of Kosova beyond the conference room.
08:30 – 09:00 Morning Coffee & Networking
Informal fellowship and preparation for the day tour.
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09:00 – 12:00
Partnership & Opportunity Forum
Facilitated networking and one-on-one meetings focused on exploring concrete opportunities for collaboration.
Areas of Interest:
12:00 – 13:30 Networking Lunch
Building relationships and identifying next steps for future cooperation.
14:00 – 18:00 Experiencing Kosova: Culture, History & Transformation
A guided visit highlighting Kosova's journey, identity, resilience, and future potential.
Highlights May Include:
19:00 – 21:00 Farewell Dinner & Reflections
Expected Outcomes
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