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Elevate: Europe, Middle East, and Africa
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Elevate: Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
This conference will take place at Universidad Loyola - Campus Sevilla in Dos Hermanas, Spain.
Join a vibrant community of business school leaders, educators, and innovators from across EMEA in Seville, Spain. Explore the megatrends shaping the future of business education and their impact on the region as a whole, as well as within each subregion’s unique context.
Two Days of Applied Learning
- Engage in sessions built around problem → solution → application
- Learn through real case examples from across EMEA
- Benchmark with peers facing similar challenges
- Leave with actionable strategies to implement at your school
Accreditation and Trends
- Updates and insights from AACSB Peer Review Teams
- Guidance on the upcoming 2026 Accreditation Standards
- Strategies for financial sustainability in a changing environment
- Perspectives on global mobility and megatrends shaping education
Elevate Branding – What is Elevate?
Elevate conferences are AACSB’s flagship regional events, designed as two full days of thought-provoking sessions, peer exchange, and actionable learning. Each conference balances accreditation guidance with emerging trends, helping schools navigate challenges and apply solutions that make an impact.
- Focused format: Two days of high-impact sessions and peer exchange.
- Future-facing: Addressing accreditation, innovation, and global trends in business education.
- Regionally relevant: Content shaped by Asia Pacific’s unique challenges and opportunities.
- Global connections: A network that bridges regional needs with AACSB’s worldwide community.
On the Banks of the Guadalquivir. At the Heart of EMEA.
Seville, set along the historic Guadalquivir River, has long been a crossroads of trade, culture, and ideas. Today, it serves as the perfect backdrop for Elevate: EMEA—bringing together educators and leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to share insights, strengthen connections, and shape the future of business education.
Crossroads of Cultures
A city that has bridged Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for centuries—Seville reflects the diverse perspectives shaping our conversations.
Academic Excellence
Home to Universidad Loyola and part of Spain’s vibrant higher education landscape, Seville embodies a tradition of learning and innovation.
Inspiration & Innovation
With its historic landmarks and dynamic business ecosystem, Seville inspires creativity and progress in equal measure.
Accessible & Welcoming
Well connected to major destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Seville is an inviting hub for our global community.
Arrive Curious. Leave Equipped.
- Accreditation guidance: Updates and peer insights for schools on the journey.
- Financial resilience: Strategies to sustain and grow in changing economies.
- Regional perspectives: How EMEA schools are navigating global megatrends.
- Leadership growth: Content designed for deans, associate deans, and academic leaders.
Who Should Attend
Event Bundles
Packages of this event and others are available for a discounted price per attendee.