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In partnership with The Case for Women and Forté, this competition welcomes high quality teaching cases that celebrate the career successes of a woman executive or entrepreneur. Global submissions of cases with complex and compelling management decision-making dilemmas are encouraged.

In just three years, Matena has solidified its position as a key galvanizer in Armenia’s executive education landscape. Beyond its role as a business school, Matena has become a hub for professionals committed to creating meaningful change. With a growing alumni network of over 550 individuals, Matena’s influence continues to expand.

This year’s AABS 2025 Connect Conference celebrates Africa’s transformative role in shaping the future of global business education. Under the theme "From Africa to the World: Showcasing African Excellence", we unpack the relevance of African excellence for the world by highlighting the profound influence of African-based innovation, the enduring legacy of success within the African institutions, and the pivotal contributions of the African business schools to the global community.

On December 26, 2024, the graduation ceremony was held for participants of the AlmaU Extension programs. This center for professional development is designed for specialists, managers, and business owners. Its key mission is to support the concept of lifelong learning, helping program participants remain competitive in an ever-changing world.

On January 26, 2025, the first annual meeting of AlmaU Open Library took place. This event brought together members of the AlmaU Open Library community, university library specialists, the leadership of Almaty Management University, and everyone genuinely interested in the development of education and culture.

The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" has published the 2025 ranking of educational programs, in which Almaty Management University has been recognized as a leader in several academic disciplines. The ranking aims to provide key stakeholders—applicants, parents, employers, and educational institutions—with useful and objective information.

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.

This holiday season, IES proudly hosted Alexandre Ghoussoub and Giorgio Kassouf, founders of Weezli and AI experts in task automation and chatbot innovation. Their visit fostered inspiring discussions on AI’s role in transforming education and highlighted promising collaboration opportunities. Additionally, Dr. Martin Dahl, Dean of Lazarski University in Poland, joined the event, enriching the exchange of ideas and strengthening international partnerships.

MIM Kyiv Business School hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the Reintegration Policy Management program. This project, dedicated to addressing reintegration challenges in Ukraine for the deoccupied regions, equips leaders with the skills to drive sustainable solutions. Graduates will contribute to strengthening reintegration strategies nationwide.

Human versus Machine: Accounting, Auditing and Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is a book that provides a critical reflection on the state and perspectives of the accountancy and auditors profession, addresses the AI technology's supportive role in accounting and auditing tasks, reporting processes and reports' attestation, as well as stresses the necessity to modify educational curriculums in business accounting in response to changing circumstances, and set the regulatory frameworks regarding the use of generative AI by academics and students.