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Asia Pacific Annual Conference
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November 6 – 8
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Conference
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Asia Pacific Annual Conference
AI Strategies for Business Schools
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Agenda:
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM MST
Networking Community Meetings
Member-Driven
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM MST
Marketing and Communications Affinity Group Meeting
Member-Driven
"Unleashing the Power of AI in branding a B'School"
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the branding landscape for business schools, providing innovative tools and strategies to enhance visibility, engagement, and overall institutional reputation. Join this interactive session to learn how AI can set a business school apart by creating a dynamic and personalized branding experience. Learn how AI can provide data driven insights to increase personalization and engagement, develop brand identity and create engaging communication to enhance brand reputation.
Debdutta Choudhury
Associate Professor
Woxsen University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
Conference Welcome and Keynote I: The 6 Mindshifts You Need to Rise and Thrive at Work
Join us for the conference welcome followed by the opening keynote session. In the opening keynote session Aliza Knox will discuss her book "Don't Quit Your Day Job: The 6 Mindshifts You Need to Rise and Thrive at Work". She will present the six empowering, essential mindshifts necessary to rise and thrive in your career – and to love your life at the same time. Driven by Aliza’s four decades working in and leading some of the world’s most celebrated firms and featuring candid accounts of other people’s successes and missteps in global tech, consumer goods, healthcare, academia, social services and more, her book is an essential guide to integrating your professional and personal goals to build a fulfilling, complete life. Knox will provide attendees with a global outlook that reveals how to excel in today’s hybrid, often dispersed world of work. Leave this session confident in how to advance and flourish in the workplace.
Geoff Perry
EVP, Global Chief Membership Officer and Managing Director Asia Pacific
AACSB International
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
Welcome Dinner
Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as you relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Keynote II: Entrepreneurial Mindsets
How can Business Schools encourage and foster an entrepreneurial mindset in their students, regardless of their chosen career path? Speakers will discuss core characteristics of this mindset, like opportunity recognition and resilience, and how to create a more dynamic learning environment and empower students with the entrepreneurial spirit they need to succeed.
Aaron Sarma
General Partner
ScaleUp Malaysia
Geoff Perry
EVP, Global Chief Membership Officer and Managing Director Asia Pacific
AACSB International
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM MST
Implementing Agile Strategic Plans
Is your business school facing disruption? Learn how others revised their strategic plans for success. Presenters will share their experiences navigating major changes, how they’ve successfully managed the content ownership of plans and ensured fiscal resiliency. Gain practical tools to adapt your plan and thrive in a changing world.
Aron O'Cass
Dean
La Trobe University
Yusniza Kamarulzaman
Dean
Universiti Malaya
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM MST
(A1) Revolutionizing Teaching and Learning with GenAI
Discover how one institution is revolutionizing education with an innovative and customized GenAI tool. Learn how this tool is streamlining lecture recording, transcription, note-taking, and summary generation. Explore how AI is being used to enhance faculty teaching, including generating customized test questions. Learn how you can leverage AI to improve teaching, learning, and assessment at your institution.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM MST
(A2) Innovating Curriculum to Build a Sustainable Future
This session explores how business schools are updating their curriculum to equip future business leaders to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges alongside economic success. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and discover strategies to innovate curriculum and develop graduates who can progress societal impact. Hear how business schools have leveraged Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their curriculum.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM MST
Amplify Your AACSB Accreditation: Tools and Strategies
Discover innovative tools and strategies to enhance your institution’s AACSB accreditation process and amplify its value. Speakers will share ideas on effective branding and leveraging accreditation for greater impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their needs and challenges, ensuring the session addresses relevant concerns and provides actionable insights. Learn how to maximize the benefits of AACSB accreditation and boost your institution’s standing.
Eszter Csala
Regional Marketing Manager
AACSB International
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM MST
Trends Shaping the Future of Business Education
The AP region has its unique challenges and opportunities, as well as those it shares with the rest of the world. This session will highlight the five main themes business schools need to keep in mind as they continue to develop their programs for a positive future for business education. Themes that will be discussed include the expectations of genZ, lifelong learning, the economic rise of Asia, leveraging AI and technology, and addressing climate change and sustainability.
Ian Fenwick
Director
Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM MST
(B1) Rigor and Excellence: A Portfolio Approach
This session explores the challenges of balancing research impact with practical business education for business schools. Speakers will showcase success stories from Indonesia and Australia, offering solutions for both regions to achieve a more balanced approach.
Michael Ewing
Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Law & Arts
Southern Cross University
Teguh Dartanto
Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Indonesia
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM MST
(B2) Credit Where Credit Is Due: Faculty Incentive Programs
Discover how a leading business school has created a fair and transparent faculty incentive system. Their Credit Unit (CU) framework values all faculty contributions—teaching, research, and service. Learn how this outcomes-focused approach, developed through a collaborative process, promotes balance, productivity, and faculty satisfaction.
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM MST
Mentor Community Roundtable (by invitation only)
This second session will feature experienced mentors presenting their stories of successes and challenges in their mentoring journey. Come with questions prepared!
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Accreditation Q&A
This session provides an open forum for attendees to engage directly with staff and volunteers on the AACSB accreditation process, offering insights and answers to specific questions as well as best practices to prepare for an upcoming initial or CIR visit.
Liyan Chen
Accreditation Manager, Asia Pacific
AACSB International
Ross James
Dean (Academic Governance)
University of Canterbury
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM MST
Innovating Curriculum to Build a Sustainable Future
This session explores how business schools are updating their curriculum to equip future business leaders to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges alongside economic success. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and discover strategies to innovate curriculum and develop graduates who can progress societal impact. Hear how business schools have leveraged Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their curriculum.
Gunjan M. Mohan Sharma
Professor and Senior Associate Dean
Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal Global (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be) University, O.P. Jindal Global University
Priya Sharma
Global Board Member for PRME, Lecturer, Malaysia School of Business
Monash University
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM MST
Future Ready Graduates: Skills for AP Workforce
The Asia Pacific job market is rapidly evolving, demanding graduates with a strong foundation in relevant skills and competencies. This session explores the growing trend of employers prioritizing these skills over traditional degree programs. Speakers will discuss the skills gap in the region, the growing importance of micro-credentials, and how to revamp curriculum to equip graduates with the adaptability and expertise they need to succeed in today's dynamic job market.
1:45 PM - 2:40 PM MST
Asia Pacific Regional Network Meeting
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