Six-Point Strategy Announces Launch of Next Gen Summit on Nov. 5

HADLEY — Six-Point Strategy announced the launch of its first Next Gen Summit, a one-day retreat designed for emerging leaders in family businesses. The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Venture Way in Hadley.

The summit is built around the unique challenges of succession and generational leadership. Next generation leaders have the difficult task of navigating the ‘in-between’ space, shaping the future of their companies while still carrying the weight of family legacy. Participants will gain tools, frameworks, and connections to help them lead with confidence and authenticity.

“Family business leadership is unlike anything else,” said Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Strategy. “The stakes are high, the dynamics are complex, and the path forward isn’t always clear. The Next Gen Summit creates a rare space where emerging leaders can step out of the day-to-day, wrestle with those challenges openly, and leave with tools, connections, and confidence.”

The event will be facilitated by three leaders with deep expertise in family business, leadership, and strategy:

• Lynch has built a national reputation as a consultant and speaker on generational branding. Under her leadership, Six-Point has evolved from a creative agency into a strategy-first brand advisory specializing in family business succession, growth, and reputation. She has spoken at major family business centers across the U.S., including Prairie Family Business Assoc., the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center, and the University of St. Thomas Family Business Center.

• Ira Bryck, founder and longtime director of the UMass Amherst Family Business Center, has coached and advised hundreds of family businesses over his 25-year tenure. He is also the author of three plays on family business dynamics, which have been performed nationally and internationally as ‘living case studies.’

• Joshua Hornick, director of the Hornick School for Coaching, is a professional certified coach with nearly two decades of experience working with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations worldwide. A former corporate lawyer and nonprofit director, he brings both strategic insight and a deep commitment to helping individuals unlock their full potential.

“The Next Gen Summit is a chance to bring next-generation leaders together with experts who have lived these challenges from every angle,” Lynch said. “We wanted to create a space where participants can find their own leadership voice, test their instincts, and connect with peers who truly ‘get it.’ Ira and Josh bring such deep intention and expertise to both the event design and the content. They are both experts who are recognized globally, and who are excited to offer their talents and insights to this next generation of leaders in our own backyard.”

Summit highlights include “Leadership Styles” (balancing authenticity with authority), “The Power of Being Different” (why differentiation matters more than excellence), “Family-ness in Business” (using family culture as a superpower), and “Peer Learning” (shared conversations on succession and influence).

The program is designed to be intimate and highly interactive, ensuring every participant has a voice. Space is limited, and early bird registration is open through Oct. 3 at a discounted rate of $395. Standard tickets are $495. For more information or to register, visit sixpointstrategy.com/nextgensummit.