26 October 2026

Peter and Melissa Evans (US) Join our VIC & NSW State Summits in November

What can eight generations of family enterprise teach us about succession, stewardship and family legacy?

PWN is delighted to welcome Peter and Melissa Evans from the eighth-generation Laird Norton family in the US to our VIC and NSW State Summits this November.

Drawing on their family's lived experience, Peter and Melissa will bring a unique intergenerational perspective to two important conversations across the programs.

A Members-only Workshop

Peter and Melissa will lead a dedicated workshop exploring the complexities of family succession, creating space for candid discussion, shared experiences and practical perspectives on navigating generational transitions.

A Fireside Chat: Lessons across generations

On Day 2 in Melbourne and Sydney, they will join the program for a fireside chat, sharing their personal experiences of being part of an eight-generation family enterprise and the lessons that come with sustaining family wealth and connection over time.

Both sessions offer an opportunity to explore the realities of family enterprise through the perspective of those who have lived it.

Join us in November

VIC State Summit
Day 1: 23 November - Bridging Generations Workshop 
Day 2: 24 November - VIC State Summit: Private Wealth Insights

NSW State Summit:
Day 1: 26 November - Bridging Generations Workshop 
DAY 2: 27 November - NSW State Summit: Private Wealth Insights 

Join fellow PWN Members and their families for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives and connection in a trusted, confidential environment.

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