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Europe, Middle East, and Africa Accreditation Conference

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May 29​ – 31​
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Budapest, Hungary
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Europe, Middle East, and Africa Accreditation Conference
Business Accreditation Seminar (Budapest)
Agenda:
Catch up with old friends and make new connections before the conference officially starts. This event is exclusively for deans.
Join us for a welcome message from Stephanie Bryant, Executive Vice President, Chief Accreditation Officer, and Managing Director of the Americas at AACSB International, and Peter Feher, Vice President for International Relations at Corvinus University of Budapest and Conference Chair.
Péter Fehér
Conference Chair and Vice President for International Relations
Corvinus University of Budapest
Stephanie M. Bryant
Executive Vice President, Chief Accreditation Officer, and Managing Director, Americas
AACSB International
You have identified the societal impact focus area and are developing an impact statement for your business school, now what? Join Stephanie Bryant, EVP and Global Chief Accreditation Officer, to learn how you can use AI to create your societal impact metrics. Learn what measures of success are appropriate in the societal impact space and common data validation criteria to ensure your business school is setting quality metrics.
Stephanie M. Bryant
Executive Vice President, Chief Accreditation Officer, and Managing Director, Americas
AACSB International
Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and network with the exhibitors. Relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues before the conference gets underway.
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This session delves into the captivating subject of how technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), can enhance human abilities and reshape society towards a more human-centric model. The conversation focuses on reassessing the value proposition of General AI (GenAI) from a perspective that prioritizes human needs, values, and capabilities. It explores AI's potential to boost human skills, decision-making, and productivity, while maintaining a strong emphasis on the ethical considerations and societal implications of this technological integration. The aim is to stimulate thoughtful dialogue, urging attendees to contemplate how AI can be leveraged in their respective fields to cultivate a society that not only uses AI for advancement, but also ensures that these advancements are centered on improving human lives and experiences.
Mark Esposito
Professor of Strategy & Economics; Director of Hult Fuitures Impact Lab
Hult International Business School
In this session, speakers will walk attendees through the mandatory accreditation tables. Attendees will learn best practices and how to avoid common mistakes when completing accreditation tables. The session will review tables 2-1, 3-1, 3-2 and 8-1.
Natalia Ilina
Accreditation Manager
AACSB International
Sarah Vaughan
Senior Advisor Quality Enhancement and Accreditations
ICN Business School
This session provides an open forum for attendees to engage directly with staff and volunteers on the AACSB accreditation process, offering insights and answers to specific questions about achieving initial accreditation. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on standards, documentation requirements, and strategic tips to navigate the accreditation journey effectively.
Assaad Farah
Dean
American University in Dubai
Ihsan Zakri
Regional Head, Middle East and Africa
AACSB International
This informal Q&A session is for those approaching or undergoing a CIR visit. Bring your questions and hear AACSB leadership discuss the psychology of a visit, including management of logistics, expectations, and what to do when the unexpected happens.
Jasmina Selimovic
Governor of Central Bank of B&H, Professor and Strategic Advisor for Int'l Accreditations, School of Economics and Business
University of Sarajevo
Marine Condette
Senior Manager of Accreditation
AACSB International
Join us for an exclusive demo showcasing the exciting transition of the AACSB Exchange to its new and innovative platform. AACSB Member Community Manager, Brittaney Mericle, will guide you through the updated features and functionality designed to elevate your experience within the online community. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of networking and collaboration on the AACSB Exchange!
Brittaney Mericle
Membership Community Manager
AACSB International
Speakers will discuss the AACSB eligibility application process, including the challenges schools face in preparing and submitting the application. The session will provide insights and recommendations for overcoming the obstacles during the application process.
Katalin Erdős
Vice Dean for Educational Affairs, Faculty of Business and Economics
University of Pécs
Mijalche Santa
Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Explore efficient and effective ways to compile accreditation documents, ensuring compliance while streamlining the process for accreditation managers. What are the latest technologies and tools that can enhance accreditation management, making the process more transparent and collaborative?
Kathleen Andries
Accreditation Manager, Faculty of Business and Economics
University of Antwerp
Steven Jonathan Baguley
Faculty Accreditation Manager, Leicester Castle Business School
De Montfort University
Join this session to learn about best practices in developing strategies that align faculty qualifications with the mission and ambition of the business school, while considering all accreditation standards. The speakers will discuss how faculty hiring, deployment and development strategies can be shaped and integrated with the management of faculty qualifications and learner outcomes.
Elisa Simón
Director Corporate Information Unit
IESE Business School
Ulrich Hommel
Managing Director, XOLAS GmbH and Professor of Finance and Academic MBA Director, EBS University of Business & Law
XOLAS GmbH
Enjoy and debrief from the day in the company of your colleagues! Take in the sights of Budapest and join us for a pleasurable 15-20 minute walk to our reception destination, Corvinus’ new Gellért Campus. A bus option will also be available on a first come, first serve basis, with pickup at 17:00.
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Please note this photo opportunity is by invitation only.
Don't miss the chance to commemorate the conference! We will take a group photo at 9:30 am, right before the first session of the day kicks off.
This session dives into how institutions, both long-time accredited and newly accredited, are building infrastructure to foster engagement and creativity. Panelists will share how their schools designed programs to support innovative methods in education and, at the same time, built stronger communities.
Hana Machková
Vice-Rector for International Relations
VSE / Prague University of Economics and Business
Maha Mourad
Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Administration, School of Business
The American University - Cairo
Márton Barta
Head of Strategy
Corvinus University of Budapest
The session will explore how the process of capturing and integrating AOLs into rubrics and the marking process can be facilitated universally with all types of learning management software. Presenters will facilitate an AOL process design discussion, walking participants through the rationale of designing integrative tools.
Isabelle J. Fagnot
Associate Dean Quality & Accreditation
KEDGE Business School
Michael Mubaiwa
Assessment Lead and Senior Lecturer
Manchester Metropolitan University
The AACSB accreditation standards are intentionally non-prescriptive, recognizing diversity across institutions. The principles-based standards are meant to encourage advancement and achievement of a school’s self-defined mission. However, principles-based standards do not mean “anything goes”! Join this interactive session to discuss what review teams and committees are looking for and what they are not, address common myths, and clear any misconceptions about AACSB’s standards and processes.
Babak Mehmanpazir
Dean
EM Strasbourg Business School
Marine Condette
Senior Manager of Accreditation
AACSB International
Péter Fehér
Conference Chair and Vice President for International Relations
Corvinus University of Budapest