Conference participants will examine the role business schools play in economic and social development, and assess the evolution of education in the face of recent world events, discussing questions such as:
How have Business Schools integrated social and environmental issues into their curriculums?
What are the cross-sectorial initiatives within business education that drive or reinforce economic development?
How are schools responding to fears of the perceived impact of globalization?
The Interactive Agenda will feature:
- A Cross-Sector Dialogue with local business and development professionals, students and alumni to explore the opportunities and challenges at top of mind for these key stakeholders
- Speakers from industry, business education and international aid sectors with an interest in reinforcing ties within the business and development ecosystems
- Showcases of innovative business schools solving complex economic and educational challenges through partnership and innovation
- Presentations of research on management education and its impact on development for low income and emerging communities.
- Lots of networking opportunities to develop new ideas, partnerships and projects
Sessions at the GBSN Conference will address these questions and many more, highlighting opportunities and challenges in the areas of Collaboration/Interdisciplinarity, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Sustainability and the UN’s Global Goals, Impact Measures, and Globalization vs. Localization.
GBSN invites members of the international business education, economic development, policy and funder communities to participate and contribute to the conversation at this unique convening. Click here for more information.
Who Should Attend?
- Business School Deans, Faculty and Program Directors from developed, emerging and frontier markets with an interest in building international connections and developing their school’s program quality, market relevance and regional impact
- Development Professionals Management Consultants focused on economic development and social impact.
- Government officials looking for wider stakeholder collaboration
- Corporate HR, Training and Development Managers who want to better connect with and understand business schools
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