Middle East and North Africa Conference

Join us for a welcome message from the conference chair Sherif Kamel and Lily Bi, President and CEO, AACSB International.

How can the socioeconomic transformations in MENA region affect the higher education landscape? How can business schools innovate and work together to advance progress and make positive impact in the region?

Join this session to learn about the initiatives to advance societal impact in the MENA region, including the Business School Alliance for Sustainability, BS4CL Africa, as well as the latest green innovations in business.

AACSB’s new Data Analytics Hub offers a new way of accessing data. Join this session for a demo featuring tools such as program search, enrollment trends, salary search and financial benchmarking. The Analytics Hub provides a user-friendly interface and easy access to key business education trends and analytics for decision making and competitive analysis.

Solving complex problems requires a combination of knowledge from various disciplines. This session will explore the importance of interdisciplinary programs to ensure graduates have the skills to bring innovative solutions to global challenges. Speakers will also share how partnering across sectors – with business, governments, NGOs - can pave the way for impactful change.

This session offers a strategic roadmap, combining practical insights and best practices to guide through the AACSB/CAA dual accreditation process. Join us to discover how to streamline processes and showcase excellence in business education. This session reflects three years of successful dual accreditation partnership.

Join this session for a discussion around bridging the gap between academia and practice. Speakers will share examples of integrating real-world experiences into academic learning, as well as discuss school’s strategic focus on applied, funded research projects and the integration of practitioners in teaching that underscore the relevance and impact of academic work on societal progress. Speakers will also share strategies for fostering successful partnerships that not only contribute to high-impact research but also ensure the practical relevance of academia in shaping future professionals.

"Women in Business Education Transforming Societies in MENA" This session will focus on the importance and significance of the role of women in business education and its implications on transforming societies in the MENA region. This could be reflected in thought leadership across business schools in the region and their impact on society whether leaders of business schools or of business enterprises.

Connect with your peers and make new connections over dinner on the Liberty Yacht. Enjoy a cruise on the Nile River overlooking the city of Cairo. Dinner is included in the conference registration fee. RSVP required by 1 March. Shuttle buses will pick attendees up from the Westin at 18:30.