Deans Conference

Leading a business school today means managing constant transformation while balancing institutional strategy, faculty culture, financial sustainability, innovation, stakeholder expectations, and long-term relevance in a rapidly changing global environment. Yet few spaces exist where business school deans can speak candidly with peers who truly understand the realities of the role.

The AACSB Deans Conference 2026 is intentionally designed as an exclusive leadership experience created specifically for business school deans from around the world.

Bringing together nearly 700 leaders from more than 60 countries, the conference creates a trusted environment for open dialogue, meaningful peer exchange, collaborative problem-solving, and strategic reflection. It is a space where deans can move beyond surface-level conversations and engage directly with fellow leaders navigating many of the same opportunities, pressures, and leadership challenges.

Who Should Attend?

This event is exclusively for deans and heads of higher education business units (the highest academic authority or official of the business unit), and AACSB business members in leadership roles. Registration substitutions replacing one individual with another individual for the same event) will not be granted for this event.

Connect With Us

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