Europe, Middle East, and Africa Annual Conference (Limited availability)

Join us for a welcome message from Conference Chair, Roel Beetsma of University of Amsterdam, and AACSB International leadership Caryn Beck-Dudley, President and CEO, and Tim Mescon, EVP and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Get an overview of what to expect at the conference and key items to consider as you attend conference sessions.

Join this session to hear perspectives from business and academia on why it’s important for business schools to develop leaders who prioritize social enterprise. What skills are needed to lead with a “community-first” mindset? How do we produce graduates who can design companies that intrinsically contribute to social prosperity?

If you have an upcoming Initial Accreditation or Continuous Improvement Review visit, this session is for you! We invite you to bring questions related to the initial accreditation process, and we will discuss visit preparation and planning, visit execution, and what to do when the unexpected happens.

Industry Session: PeopleCert

Today's global academic landscape is changing. Students are making more informed choices about what and where to study (or whether continued study is suitable for them in the first place) based on outcomes and value for money. Employers expect graduates to be equipped with the knowledge and skills that allows them to contribute to their business from the outset. PeopleCert develops powerful certification solutions in response to requests from business, educational institutions and learners alike, including micro-credentials and language testing to support students’ employability and mobility. Join Mark Hudson, Global Academia Manager, and Fotios Papadimitriou, Government & Corporate Relations Associate, to find out more about how universities worldwide are supplementing their educational programmes with our Business & IT and Language certification portfolios.

This session will address several key developments in internationalization and evident challenges for providers. Focus will fall on internationalization in a period of global change and instability, which places a premium on risk management, agility and new ways of working. Hybridization, Virtualization, and Diversification emerge as key themes along with an interest in the ethics and operationalisation of international strategies. Conversation will also touch upon the ramifications of these changes for our international business models and traditional forms of mobility.

What should business schools consider as we redefine business education so it prioritizes purpose and is better prepared to meet the needs of a new generation of learners? This session will share strategies to incorporate elements of humanities, ideas to customize learning, and examples of how others are integrating social responsibility into curriculum.

This session will explore structuring of new curriculum to integrate technologies such as Blockchain and De-Fi into degree programs. Presenters will discuss findings and successes of technology-enhanced learning and tips for defining digital strategy.

Today's business school faculty are being asked to expand their roles beyond teaching and research to mentorship, facilitator, counselor, and more. In this session, presenters will share ideas for supporting faculty to meet these new demands.

This session will share examples of business schools designing and building initiatives through co-creation. Learn to engage with key industry stakeholders to better meet learner and industry needs and prepare learning offerings that blend academic excellence with business relevance. Join us for ideas to develop learning ecosystems and solution-driven partnerships.

This session will share examples of how business schools are working to offer humanitarian relief and prepare leaders who prioritize people and planet. Presenters will share practical examples of their institution’s support of those displaced by the war on Ukraine.

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as you relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues.

Innovations That Inspire finalists showcase their work.

Improving the student experience is essential to the future of higher education, according to findings from the new, recently-launched 3rd Connected Student Report. Connection to the university campus and community and a positive academic journey remain the key drivers for a great student experience. What strategies can institutions employ to both identify their priorities and stay on top of them in order to meet student expectations? How does technology play a role in supporting the student journey and forging connection? A big focus of the ongoing business model transformation at higher education institutions is to offer a seamless experience from recruitment to alumni relations and advancement and to expand their offer to include more flexible and relevant courses, degrees and certifications throughout the student’s career.

Increasing research impact through engagement and innovation. Presenters will highlight this topic from three perspectives: leadership, faculty and accreditation team. The session will be interactive, so please come ready to participate.

This session will showcase two business school approaches to multidisciplinary education and competencies. Presenters will discuss what the impact of multidisciplinary education and competencies means for learners, academics and society as a whole. This session wants to set the tone for the future of multidisciplinary experiences at business schools.

In this session, presenters will address the role of universities and business schools in shaping youth as responsible citizens who can create a sustainable legacy.