Georgetown University Italian Research Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, is sponsoring a symposium and round table discussion on family businesses, a valued tradition in Italian business entrepreneurship and the "Made in Italy" brand.

The panelists, representing different sectors of Italian and non-Italian family businesses, will discuss topics related to the successes and the challenges of a family business. These topics include entrepreneurship, leadership, management, creativity, innovation, strong work ethics, private versus public, growth as well as the complex factor of succession and interpersonal relations.

Speakers include:

• Paolo Zegna, Chairman, Ermenegildo Zegna
• Tiziana Frescobaldi, Head of Communications, Marchesi De'Frescobaldi
• John Hadjipateras, Chairman/CEO, Dorian LPG Ltd.