Asia Pacific Accreditation Conference

Begin the conference with networking over coffee. Reflect on the insights gained and prepare for the first day.

Connect with peers, meet exhibitors, and explore fresh ideas in the Exhibitor Showcase, a space designed to help you build relationships, discover new solutions, and make the most of your time at the conference.

Join fellow Chinese business school leaders for this dedicated regional meeting focused on networking, collaboration, and shared accreditation goals. This session offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and discuss common challenges and opportunities within the context of AACSB accreditation and quality assurance. Participants will engage in open dialogue around strategic priorities, regional trends, and ways to strengthen collaboration among Chinese institutions. Whether you're new to the accreditation journey or seeking to enhance your school’s global impact, this meeting fosters a supportive community committed to advancing business education in China and beyond.

This workshop explores how a single class session can generate meaningful evidence of learning in a way that is practical for faculty and relevant to Assurance of Learning (AoL). Framed within outcomes-based education and continuous improvement, it shows how a short experiential activity can be embedded into an existing course without requiring curriculum redesign or broader program restructuring. For deans, academic leaders, and accreditation stakeholders, the session offers practical takeaways on embedding short experiential activities, identifying observable learning signals, translating classroom activity into credible AoL-relevant evidence, and scaling the same approach across disciplines, class sizes, and learning contexts.

The conference will open with remarks from Joyce Strawser, AACSB Board of Directors Chair, who will celebrate AACSB’s 110th Anniversary, share organizational updates, and introduce the featured session. The 2026 Global Standards Refresh introduces targeted updates designed to clarify expectations, enhance alignment, and strengthen the overall accreditation experience. This session will provide a clear overview of what has changed, the rationale behind the updates, and how they may affect strategic planning, accreditation documentation, and continuous improvement processes. Designed for Asia Pacific institutions at all stages of accreditation, the session will also include dedicated time for participants to ask questions and gain clarity directly from AACSB experts, ensuring schools leave with greater confidence and practical next steps.

Enjoy refreshments while connecting with colleagues and peers. Take this opportunity to visit the Exhibitor Showcase and discover new ideas and partnerships. Be sure to stop by the Discover AACSB area to explore our full range of offerings – from the Academy to technology, data, and other valuable resources designed to support your institution’s success.

Effective strategic planning requires more than a mission statement—it requires a modern toolkit that helps institutions analyze their environment, clarify priorities, and translate strategy into action. This session introduces participants to what a contemporary strategic planning stack looks like for business schools, highlighting tools such as PESTLE analysis to understand external forces, the Business Model Canvas to examine value creation, and disruptive mapping to identify emerging threats and opportunities, culminating in SWOT analysis to synthesize insights and guide strategic direction. The session will also explore how AI-enabled tools can enhance environmental scanning, scenario planning, and strategic insight generation, equipping participants with practical approaches for building a more dynamic, data-informed strategic planning process that supports institutional differentiation, innovation, and long-term impact.

With the latest AACSB standards update introducing a refined Societal Impact table, business schools have an additional optional tool that can help organize and communicate their contributions to society. This session will explore the intent and structure of the table and discuss how institutions may choose to use it to align impact initiatives with mission, strategy, and measurable outcomes. Designed for Asia Pacific institutions preparing for accreditation or continuous improvement reviews, the discussion will highlight common challenges, effective reporting practices, and practical approaches for moving beyond activity reporting toward clearer, evidence-based demonstrations of societal impact.

Connect with peers, meet exhibitors, and explore fresh ideas in the Exhibitor Showcase, a space designed to help you build relationships, discover new solutions, and make the most of your time at the conference.

Assurance of Learning remains central to demonstrating academic quality and continuous improvement under AACSB accreditation. This session will explore core expectations, highlight recent updates to Table 5.1 within the new standards, and address common pitfalls observed across the Asia Pacific region — including misalignment of learning goals, inconsistent assessment cycles, and limited evidence of closing the loop. Designed for AoL leaders and accreditation teams, the discussion will provide practical strategies to simplify processes, strengthen documentation, and ensure AoL systems demonstrate meaningful impact rather than mere compliance.

Teaching effectiveness and faculty qualifications are closely interconnected elements of delivering high-quality business education and supporting learner success. This session will explore the relationship between Standard 3 and Standard 7, highlighting how schools can align faculty deployment, engagement, and development with strong teaching outcomes. Participants will examine leading practices for managing faculty portfolios, ensuring sufficiency and qualifications, and designing systems that support continuous improvement in teaching. The session will also review recent updates and clarifications to Standard 7, while discussing how faculty activities, scholarship, and professional engagement contribute to effective teaching and learning environments. Designed for Asia Pacific institutions at all stages of accreditation, the discussion will offer practical guidance for strengthening faculty management, improving teaching quality, and demonstrating alignment with AACSB standards in accreditation documentation and strategic planning.

What truly changes after earning AACSB accreditation? In this dynamic panel session, newly accredited schools from the Asia Pacific region will share candid insights on how accreditation has strengthened their institutions — from driving innovation and sharpening strategy to unlocking new funding opportunities and enhancing reputation. Panelists will discuss both internal benefits, such as stronger processes and faculty engagement, and external gains, including partnerships, student recruitment, and market positioning. Join this conversation to hear real-world experiences and explore how accreditation can serve as a catalyst for meaningful and sustained institutional improvement.

Connect with your peers and make new friends! This reception is the perfect opportunity to unwind and continue the day’s discussions in a more informal setting. The event is sponsored by Chiang Mai University.