Rhine Inaugural Voyage Retreat  ·  November 12–16, 2026 Join us →
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The Forum aboard Avestix Frontier, where the Inaugural Voyage sessions are held
Call for Program Contributors

Speak Aboard the Inaugural Voyage.

A working room of family offices and UHNW principals, five days on the Rhine. Apply to lead a workshop, roundtable, or fireside session.

The Opportunity

A private voyage where you inspire leaders.

This isn't a conference — it's a curated gathering of 50+ family office principals, investors, and operators committed to legacy, innovation, and impact. As a speaker, you won't just take the stage. You'll lead the conversation.

Why Speak Here

A room where ideas are tested.

No conference hall, no back-to-back panels. A confirmed audience of family offices and UHNW principals, five days aboard, working sessions instead of keynotes.

01
A Confirmed, Qualified Room
Every seat is reviewed by invitation: the audience is family offices and UHNW principals, not a general-admission crowd.
02
Five Days, Not Forty Minutes
You are aboard for the full voyage (meals, roundtables, and the Forum sessions), not flown in for a single slot.
03
The Rhine Gorge as the Room
Sessions run in the two-storey Forum as the ship sails the UNESCO Rhine Gorge. The setting is part of the pitch.
Hosted By

The Avestix team on the program.

Every voyage is led by the Avestix team, the same people who advise the families aboard year-round. Confirmed guest speakers join this roster as applications are approved.

Susan Lindeque
Susan Lindeque
Founder & CEO
Opens the voyage and leads the year-ahead orientation.
R. Adam Smith
R. Adam Smith
Strategic Advisor
Three decades in private capital, M&A, and governance — advising family offices aboard throughout the voyage.

See the full Avestix team →

Session Formats

Three ways to contribute.

Morning · Forum
AI Use Case Workshop
A hands-on working session: live deployments, real case studies, worked alongside the families aboard.
Afternoon · Breakout
Roundtable
A closed-door discussion on tax, succession, governance, or allocation strategy (8-12 principals, no audience).
Evening · Riverstone
Fireside Conversation
An informal dinner-table conversation, moderated, over the Farewell Gala or a Riverstone dining evening.
Limited Slots Remain

Six sessions, still open.

These topics are open for the Inaugural Voyage program — apply below to claim one.

Slot Open
AI & the Future of Wealth
Lead the workshop families are already asking for.
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Succession & Governance
Practical frameworks for the handoff conversation.
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Private Markets & Direct Investing
Co-investment structures family offices are testing now.
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Digital Assets & Emerging Tech
Where UHNW allocators stand on crypto, tokenization, and beyond.
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Next-Gen Leadership
Preparing heirs to lead, not just inherit.
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Legacy & Philanthropy
Turning wealth into intention across generations.
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Application Journey

How to apply.

1
Submit Interest
Complete the enquiry form below with your proposed topic and format.
2
Committee Review
The program committee reviews fit against the voyage's working themes.
3
Confirm & Pay
Approved speakers confirm their session and complete the speaker package payment.
4
Board the Voyage
Join the full five days aboard, program listing included.
Speaker Package

What's included.

This is not a paid speaking engagement: every approved speaker joins as a paying delegate, at the $15,000 Full Voyage rate or the $4,000 Single Day rate.

Full Voyage
$15,000

Per person · full five days aboard, Nov 12–16, 2026

  • A confirmed seat aboard the full five-day voyage, Nov 12–16, 2026
  • Your session listed on the Inaugural Voyage program and itinerary
  • All onboard meals and the Farewell Gala Dinner
  • Stateroom accommodation for the full five days, cost included in your $15,000 fee
  • Introductions to the family offices and principals aboard
Single Day
$4,000

Per person · one day aboard, session date to be confirmed

  • Your session listed on that day's program
  • Meals and access for that day only
  • Introductions to the family offices and principals aboard that day
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