Events

Morgan Stanley Global Headquarters | 1585 Broadway | New York, NY | free for registrants
This event will feature accomplished UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni sharing their career journeys, industry expertise, and perspectives on the timely issues shaping today’s business landscape—from leadership and innovation to navigating change across industries. It’s a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from diverse career paths while building meaningful connections and celebrating the achievements within the Kenan-Flagler community.

You are invited to an engaging alumni panel moderated by Sri Venkataraman, hosted by Brandon Sink (BSBA ‘99, MAC ‘00) and Kelley Sink (ABJM '99). The evening will begin with remarks from Dean Mary Margaret Frank (BSBA '92, MAC '92, PhD '99), offering a firsthand look at the latest initiatives at the School, insights into the evolving business landscape, and Dean Frank’s perspectives on leadership and innovation. There will be a reception following the panel on the top floor of the Lowe's Tech Hub.

Join the Family Enterprise Center and your family firm peers for a timely discussion with Professor Greg Brown. He will share his analysis of the May employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will facilitate a discussion designed for the Family Enterprise Center community. Participants will be able to ask questions and hear key insights from their peers.

You are invited to an engaging conversation with UNC AI expert Paul Wolff and alumna Allison Carroll (MBA 2005). This event will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries — fueling innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping leadership and decision-making. Gain firsthand perspectives from leaders navigating AI-driven change while connecting with the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Participants will examine the importance of articulating a shared purpose; defining a clear, compelling ownership vision; and creating explicit goals for growth, liquidity, and control. The course examines how ownership priorities influence strategy, capital allocation, governance structures, and leadership selection over time. The program will focus on clarifying ownership roles, decision rights, and governance to support effective communication and long-term continuity.

The Annual Family Business Forum brings together families and their enterprises for a highly engaging, hands‑on experience designed to strengthen ownership for the future. Participants will learn and work alongside their family members to address critical ownership issues, examine their shared purpose and goals, and explore new ways to understand and leverage their core capital: human, financial, and enterprise. Throughout the Forum, families will identify areas where greater clarity or alignment is needed, define their future ownership strategy, and consider how that strategy intersects with business decisions. The program also offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with other families and conclude the experience with clear, actionable next steps. Owners at all stages of growth will benefit, especially those who attend with multiple generations, and non‑family executives will also find valuable insights applicable to their roles.

This masterclass will explore how strategy is different in a family enterprise. Topics include how owner goals affect the strategy and growth trajectory of the business, the importance of strategic thinking in creating competitive advantage, and the critical role organizational culture plays in the execution of strategy.