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Elevate: Americas

3​ – 4​ February 2027
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Elevate: Americas
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Elevate: Americas

Formerly known as the Americas Accreditation Conference

This conference will be hosted at the University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business. Register today!

Knauss School of Business

Join this essential conference for business school leaders shaping the future of business education. Experience forward-looking keynotes, interactive sessions, and meaningful connections that spotlight innovation, quality assurance, and regional trends across the Americas.

What is Elevate?
 
Elevate: Americas conference

Elevate conferences are AACSB’s flagship regional events—two days of thought-provoking sessions, peer exchange, and actionable learning. Each Elevate edition combines accreditation guidance with insights into global and regional trends, helping schools strengthen their impact and relevance in a fast-changing environment.

  • Focused format: Engage in sessions built around problem → solution → application.
  • Peer learning: Learn through real case examples from across the Americas.
  • Accreditation and trends: Updates, insights, and guidance aligned to evolving standards.
  • Actionable takeaways: Leave with strategies you can implement at your school.
Set in San Diego: Where Leaders Connect and Learn
 

A Central Meeting Point

Convenient for bringing together business education leaders from across the Americas for two focused days of exchange and learning.

Purpose-Built Venue

The University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business provides a comfortable, professional setting designed for collaboration, sessions, and networking.

Momentum for Innovation

Engage in forward-looking discussions on impact, planning, and quality assurance in a changing environment.

Connections That Continue

Build relationships with peers working on shared priorities such as accreditation, curriculum, and institutional performance.

Arrive Curious. Leave Equipped
 
  • Two days of applied learning: Engage in sessions built around problem → solution → application.
  • Real case examples: Learn through real examples from across the Americas.
  • Benchmark with peers: Connect with leaders facing similar challenges and priorities.
  • Actionable strategies: Take home practical ideas on research impact, strategic planning, student engagement and retention, and more.

Accreditation and Trends

  • Insights from industry and business school leaders.
  • Guidance on the proposed AACSB Global Standards for Business EducationTM.
  • Strategies for agility and financial sustainability in a changing environment.
Who Should Attend
 
Deans Associate Deans Program Directors Department Chairs Accreditation Leads Faculty (accreditation-related) Quality Assurance Assessment Curriculum Development Accreditation Reporting
Connect With Your Regional Team
 
 
Tim Mescon

Vice President, Americas Growth and Engagement

Libby Rozell 
Libby Rozell

Regional Head, Americas

Patty Edmondson 
Patty Edmondson

Member Engagement Manager

Connect With Us
 

Have questions about this or other events? Contact us at [email protected].

Pricing (USD)
Member Pricing
By 6 January
1,195 USD
On or after 7 January
1,345 USD
Non-Member Pricing
By 6 January
1,495 USD
On or after 7 January
1,645 USD