Regional Legacy Forum

Legacy Strategy. Focused Action.

Mission: The Regional Legacy Forum seeks to provide focused insights, specialized education and actionable strategies for navigating complex family transitions to family business leaders in key regional markets across Mississippi.

The inaugural Regional Legacy Forum is a full-day strategic summit designed to deliver on our mission and your opportunity to step away from daily operations and focus intensely on your company’s long-term sustainability.

APRIL 21-22, 2026 | MERIDIAN, MS

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Tuesday, April 21

Legacy Circle Evening Reception

Wednesday, April 22

Dedicated sessions and case study providing concrete expertise on topics critical to secure Meridian’s family business future.

Full Agenda TBA

The Ole Miss Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is dedicated to empowering Mississippi’s economic future. The Regional Legacy Forum reflects our commitment to providing tailored resources that ensure the strength and longevity of our region’s most vital economic engines: our family businesses. The Forum delivers concentrated expertise from leaders in family business governance, finance, and succession planning, ensuring that all learnings are immediately applicable to drive change and secure the next generation’s success. It also provides essential localized networking opportunities to connect with other regional family business leaders who face similar challenges and celebrate shared triumphs.

Who Should Attend?

This event is specifically tailored for:

  • Founders & Current CEOs/Presidents of regional family enterprises.

  • Next-Generation Leaders preparing to take the helm.

  • Key Family Members involved in the business’s strategic direction.

Registration

Registration details will be announced soon.

Ensure your family business secures its place at this inaugural event by never missing an update. Subscribe to The Family Forum Newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your business with the inaugural Regional Legacy Forum and gain exclusive access to a select audience of established and next-generation family business leaders from across Mississippi.

To learn more about the benefits and sponsorship levels for the Inaugural Regional Legacy Forum, please download our official Sponsorship Form.

For more information, please contact Angelica Owens at arowens@olemiss.edu