Press Corner

Dear CEEMAN Members and Partners, We are pleased to announce the Call for Contributions for the Poster Session for Faculty and Researchers, which will take place during the 33rd CEEMAN Annual Conference, scheduled for 24–26 September 2025 in Durres, Albania.

We are happy to announce that the Faculty of Economics and Business in Osijek (EFOS), Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, Croatia has been awarded CEEMAN IQA Re-Accreditation status for another six years.

CEEMAN mourns the passing of Professor Andrzej Gospodarowicz, former Rector of the Wrocław University of Economics, a valued CEEMAN member institution. A distinguished economist, dedicated educator, and respected academic leader, Professor Gospodarowicz served his university and the broader academic community with excellence for nearly five decades.

From April 2nd to 4th, 2025, CEEMAN hosted the Program Management Seminar in the beautiful town of Bled, Slovenia. The event brought together 20 participants from 12 different countries, creating an inspiring and transformative environment to explore the evolving landscape of program management. Over the course of these three days, attendees engaged in practical knowledge-sharing, collaborative exchanges, and insightful discussions.

On March 20th, CEEMAN hosted the second session of its Conversations Over Coffee series, focusing on the important topic of Strategies for Faculty Growth and Development. This online event offered CEEMAN members another opportunity to connect in a relaxed and informal setting while engaging in meaningful discussions on a subject that resonates with many in the field of management education.

On February 19th, CEEMAN hosted its first Conversations Over Coffee, an exciting new initiative aimed at bringing our alumni community together in a relaxed and informal setting. This event offered a unique opportunity for members to reconnect, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with one another.

The webinar on the 2024 Application Trends Survey, hosted by CEEMAN in collaboration with GMAC, has now concluded. During the session, participants explored key findings from GMAC's annual survey, which provides valuable insights into global business school admissions trends.

On March 3-4, CEEMAN and IEDC - Bled School of Management hosted the EQUATION project’s activities: Learning, Teaching, and Training (LTT) event and Dissemination Events. With 65 participants from 26 countries joining both in person and online, we explored how to advance gender equality in accreditation and quality assurance. The event brought together accreditation bodies, business school leaders, policy experts, and gender equality advocates.

We are thrilled to announce that CEEMAN President Danica Purg will chair the upcoming 27th International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference, themed "Leading Together," scheduled for 15–18 October 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lyubov Yakovleva, an active member of CEEMAN and a respected pioneer and leader in management education. Born on May 16, 1953, in Donetsk, and passing on February 6, 2025, in the Moscow Region, Lyubov’s influence in higher education spanned more than four decades and left a lasting legacy. Lyubov was among the first to establish undergraduate management programs in her region, helping shape the future of leadership education. After earning her degree in Economics from Donetsk State University in 1975, she obtained a PhD in Labor Studies in 1986 from Moscow Regional Pedagogical University. Her career led her to key roles, including Assistant Professor at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (1988–1993) and, later, Deputy Rector and then Rector of the Institute of International Business Education (1992–2013). Under her leadership, the institute became a recognized center of excellence in leadership and business studies.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our former CEEMAN Board member from Ukraine, Dr. Bohdan Budzan. Dr. Budzan was a visionary leader and a pioneer in management education, whose influence extended far beyond Ukraine. His passing leaves a significant void, both in the academic community and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of working with him.

Global Leaders in Business Education and Industry Gathered to Drive Innovation and Collaboration Xi'an, China – The International Cooperation Forum on Business Education, held from December 2-4, 2024, at Xi'an Jiaotong University, brought together around 100 academic leaders, policymakers, and industry representatives from 16 countries to explore the future of management education in an increasingly globalized world. Hosted by the School of Management at Xi'an Jiaotong University and co-organized with CEEMAN – the International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies – the forum fostered meaningful discussions, ranging from keynote sessions to practical panels, while offering unique networking opportunities. It highlighted innovative approaches and paved the way for new avenues of international collaboration and global partnerships.

On November 6, 2024, an engaged audience of educators, case writers, and management development professionals joined us to celebrate outstanding case studies, gain insights into best practices, and honor the winners of this year’s competition.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how responsible leadership and societal impact are reshaping the business landscape. Experts from Positive Impact Rating and CEEMAN will delve into global trends, stakeholder expectations, and how business schools can nurture responsible leaders.

Join us for an insightful webinar, hosted by CEEMAN and Emerald Publishing, celebrating the 30th CEEMAN & Emerald Case Writing Competition.

On September 25, 2024, CEEMAN hosted a hybrid dissemination event for Work Package 3 (WP3) of the Erasmus+ funded EQUATION project. Held in Innsbruck, Austria, as a part of the 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference, the session brought together deans, researchers, and quality assurance experts to discuss the progress of gender equality plans in business schools and the broader quality assurance framework in higher education.

Below you may find the link to the CEEMAN’s insightful contribution to the article 4 of the EBR's Special Survey Report on Executive Education.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, founded by Prof. (Dr) Achyuta Samanta, is a premier educational hub in India. Renowned for its comprehensive professional courses, extensive community outreach, and commitment to humanitarian values, KIIT has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 25 years.

Innsbruck, Austria – The 32nd CEEMAN Annual Conference, themed "Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: CEEMAN Members’ Responses," successfully concluded from September 25-27, 2024, at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®. This event brought together a dynamic assembly of academic leaders, business professionals, and educators from across the globe, engaging in rich discussions and forging new pathways for entrepreneurship and education in the era of digital transformation.

CEEMAN is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 CEEMAN Champions Awards, a prestigious recognition launched in 2010 to celebrate outstanding achievements in management education and research among its member institutions. This year’s awards cycle saw 16 submissions from 6 institutions across 4 countries, showcasing the depth and diversity of talent within the CEEMAN network.