MAKING GLOBAL GOALS LOCAL BUSINESS
2017 will be the 10th anniversary of PRME and PRME would like to celebrate the progress made to date and to look into the next phase of the PRME initiative in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Where
Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus — New York, NY (with a Special Session to be held at the United Nations Headquarters).
Who
Over 300 pioneers and thought leaders of responsible management education including deans, university presidents, professors, researchers, business school accreditation bodies, and students, in addition to high level guests from the United Nations, the private sector, civil society, and the media.
What
The 2017 Global Forum will provide a collaborative platform and action-oriented space to:
- Celebrate 10 years of PRME and take stock of achievements by individual PRME signatories and impacts of the initiative (Looking back).
- Raise awareness about the SDGs and highlight their relevance for business and management schools (Learning).
- Lay the groundwork for PRME's next phase: Highlighting commitments of PRME signatories and stakeholders to implement the SDGs underscored by the 6 PRME Principles in teaching, research and thought leadership (Looking forward).
How
The format of the Global Forum will be composed of two main sessions and a variety of focus meetings with PRME networks and partners, including:
- Keynote address and panel discussions from high level thought leaders
- Opportunity to reaffirm commitment to the universal values and principles of PRME
- "Collaboratories" of interactive and solution-oriented discussion
- Time for pre-planned and impromptu collaborations among participants
- Networking opportunities
For more information email PRMESecretariat@unprme.org
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