About
Described by the Financial Times as the program for "the infantry that wins the war", the long-standing CEEMAN Managing Programs Seminar has welcomed over 601 participants from 162 institutions in 45 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa
The seminar brings together academic and administrative professionals involved in designing, managing, and delivering educational programs. Through expert insights, practical exercises, and international peer learning, participants explore how to improve program quality, strengthen teamwork, address everyday challenges, and ensure that educational programs remain relevant and successful.
Join us in Bled, Slovenia on 15–16 April 2027 to exchange experiences, develop practical skills, and connect with colleagues from management education institutions worldwide.
Who is it for?
The seminar welcomes everyone involved in the design, management, and delivery of educational programs, including program managers, coordinators, administrative staff, academic directors, heads of departments, deans, and rectors.
What do you get?
You will gain practical insights into managing successful educational programs, understanding global trends, improving program delivery, and strengthening teamwork and collaboration. Through interactive sessions and peer problem-solving, you will explore real challenges, exchange good practices, and discover new approaches that can be applied at your institution.
You will also become part of CEEMAN's international seminar alumni network.
Program
The Managing Programs Seminar combines expert perspectives, interactive discussions, practical exercises, and peer learning to help participants address the challenges of managing educational programs in a changing environment.
The two-day program focuses on the people, processes, and practices that contribute to program excellence, from effective teamwork and program design to successful implementation, stakeholder relations, and continuous improvement.
Key topics include:
- Building Excellence in Managing Programs
- Raising Challenges: Identifying and Addressing Practical Issues
- Building Bridges: Teamwork Essentials
- Global Trends Impacting Program Design and Delivery
- Program Success: Best Practices in Program Management
- Key Touchpoints for Effective Program Implementation
- Customer Relations and Program Quality
- Peer Problem-Solving in Practice
- Bringing Theory to Life: Practical Takeaways
Fees
Early bird fee - before 27 February
- EUR 1100 + 22% VAT for CEEMAN institutional members
- EUR 1300 + 22% VAT for exchange and individual members
- EUR 1500 + 22% VAT for non-members
After 27 February
- EUR 1300 + 22% VAT for CEEMAN institutional members
- EUR 1400 + 22% VAT for exchange and individual members
- EUR 1600 + 22% VAT for non-members
Participation at the program may be co-financed by the Erasmus+ staff mobility grant. Participants from Erasmus+ program countries will receive a certificate and confirmation of attending a staff or faculty training program.
Please contact Erasmus Mobility office at your institution or country for more details. From our side, Ms. Barbara Ferjan (barbara.ferjan@ceeman.org) will be happy to help with necessary mobility-related documentation.
Logistics
The seminar is organized by CEEMAN at the premises of IEDC-Bled School of Management. Address: Prešernova cesta 33, 4260 Bled, Slovenia.
Nearest airports
Ljubljana International Airport Jože Pučnik is situated 37 km southeast of Bled (about 20-25 minutes drive). It is connected with all major European cities and airports. For intercontinental flights we recommend a connecting flight via Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, London or Paris.
Other neighboring international airports are in: