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2026

AABS 2026 Connect Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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The AABS 2026 Connect Conference is a global gathering of higher-education leaders, innovators, and practitioners dedicated to advancing collaboration and impact across the sector. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and strategic networking opportunities, the conference will explore emerging trends, practical solutions, and shared visions for the future of education, creating a dynamic platform where ideas translate into meaningful partnerships and transformative action.

AABS 2026 Connect Conference is a gathering of global higher-education leaders, innovators, and practitioners designed to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and impact across the sector. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and strategic networking opportunities, the conference explores emerging trends, practical solutions, and shared visions for the future of education. The conference creates a dynamic platform where ideas become action and partnerships drive transformative outcomes. 

Under the theme “African Values, Global Futures: The Role of Business Schools in Driving a Transforming Continent,” the conference highlights how African business schools are advancing innovation, leadership, and economic transformation across the continent and beyond. 

The 2026 edition will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive workshops covering themes such as: 

  • Youth, skills, and employability 

  • AI, innovation, and the future of work 

  • Accreditation, quality, and standards in business education 

  • Research impact and Africa’s knowledge ecosystem 

  • Digital transformation in business education 

Over three days of inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and strategic networking opportunities, the conference will explore emerging trends and practical solutions that are shaping the future of education. Participants will engage in rich discussions on how higher education can respond to evolving global challenges, enhance educational quality, and drive innovation within institutions. 

The AABS 2026 Connect Conference is designed as a dynamic platform where ideas become action and partnerships lead to transformative outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and build collaborative relationships that strengthen business and management education across continents. 

Registration is now open, and we invite all leaders and stakeholders in higher education to join us for what promises to be an engaging and impactful event. 

Learn more: https://aabschools.webflow.io/events/aabs-2026-connect-conference   

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