Asia Pacific Annual Conference

Keynote I: Business Schools in the Fight to Solving Wicked Problems 

Today’s business schools are under increasing pressure to address many worldly issues such as climate change, poverty, food insecurity, violence, public health epidemics and education gaps. Business schools have much to contribute to these fights, yet many struggle to figure out their role in addressing these global issues when there aren’t always clear-cut solutions or ways to measure success. Join this panel keynote session to gain a better understanding of the role business schools need to play in solving these wicked problems, including identifying the skills learners need to take on these challenges and make a positive change globally.

Richard Harrison, CEO, Smart Power Myanmar

Christy Owen, Chief of Party, USAID Green Invest Asia Pact, Inc.

Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President, Dole Sunshine

GJ van der Zanden, Senior Advisor & Visiting Professor of Sustainability Leadership, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University

Keynote II: Mindfulness & Mental Health Take Priority

When learners master mental health and well-being they not only thrive in the classroom, but they also set themselves up to be better business leaders. It’s become imperative for business schools to make mental health and well-being a priority at their institutions, but many are going about it in different ways. Join this session to hear from business schools the efforts they are making to ensure they’re turning out mentally healthy, emotionally intelligent managers who are prepared to lead others in the workforce, as well as why this is crucial from the industry perspective. Leave this session with a greater understanding of what contributes to mental health and well-being on campus and in the classroom and the steps you can take in supporting your students, staff, and faculty.