Europe, Middle East, and Africa Annual Conference

Begin your day by networking over coffee or tea. This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, and discuss the sessions ahead.

Learn about innovative programs designed to prepare graduates and executives for leadership roles by fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, and analytical skills essential in today’s business landscape. This session will explore how business schools measure and integrate these competencies across their activities, aligning with Standards 4, 5, and 9. Discover the importance of interdisciplinary and peer-learning learning in developing well-rounded leaders who can navigate complex problems and think critically in a rapidly evolving and disruptive world.

Business schools are increasingly integrating AI into their assessment methods. Join this session to discover the latest tools designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of evaluating student performance, involving faculty in the process, and ensuring academic integrity.

In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, how can we ensure that education remains relevant and impactful? This session explores the future of learning through the transformative power of generative AI, empowering educators to foster deeper student engagement, personalized learning, and adaptive classroom experiences. Discover how schools are already using AI to elevate teaching methods and reshape education, with speakers sharing strategies for upskilling faculty and discussing how teaching practices are evolving to support more human-centered learning environments. a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, how can we ensure that education remains relevant and impactful? This session explores the future of learning through the transformative power of generative AI, empowering educators to foster deeper student engagement, personalized learning, and adaptive classroom experiences. Discover how schools are already using AI to elevate teaching methods and reshape education, with speakers sharing strategies for upskilling faculty and discussing how teaching practices are evolving to support more human-centered learning environments.

This session will explore practical applications of GenAI to streamline and empower your accreditation processes. Learn how to implement these cutting-edge solutions to elevate accreditation work, improve workflow and reclaim time.

This session will delve into the practical applications of AI in assessing and improving critical thinking skills. We will share what AI tools educators use and discuss best practices to keep a "human-in-the-loop" approach to ensure quality and reliability.

Discover innovative tools and strategies to enhance your institution’s AACSB accreditation process and amplify its value. Speakers will share ideas on effective branding and leveraging accreditation for greater impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their needs and challenges, ensuring the session addresses relevant concerns and provides actionable insights. Learn how to maximize the benefits of AACSB accreditation and boost your institution’s standing.

Business schools need to equip graduates with the skills to measure and evaluate ESG performance, analyze data for sustainability opportunities and risks, and communicate ESG initiatives to diverse stakeholders. This session will highlight the best practices for mapping research and educational activities against the UN SDGs, addressing the challenges of gaining buy-in.

Discover the roadmap to accreditation success through the lens of real experiences, concrete challenges, and practical solutions. This session offers a step-by-step journey from start to finish, covering everything from mobilizing the right team to sustaining continuous improvement.

Expect to leave with actionable insights, inspiring lessons, and a new toolkit that turns the accreditation process from daunting to doable!

This session will be designed to increase understanding and design of faculty roles in AACSB accreditation and apply a faculty typology to categorize. Speakers will share insights on effective strategies for management of faculty resources for accreditation and lead attendees through a discussion on enhancing school governance and communication to improve efficiency.

Cap off the day with a relaxed networking reception at the Maltese Festa. Continue your conversations in a casual environment, solidifying connections made during the day. The venue for the evening is Ir-Razzett L-Abjad, a historic Maltese farmhouse with a charming atmosphere and unique location. Transportation is provided. Departure from the Hilton Malta will be at 18:15, with return transportation departing the venue at 20:30. RSVP is required.

Begin the final day with networking over coffee / tea. Reflect on the insights gained and prepare for the final sessions.

Join this session for insights from the newly released Value of Accreditation report. Discover what academic research reveals about AACSB’s value for business schools and the industry. Learn how to champion the importance of accreditation to your stakeholders.

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 as well as best practices to prepare for an upcoming initial or CIR visit.

Begin the final day with networking over breakfast. Reflect on the insights gained and prepare for the final sessions.

This session showcases innovative examples of business school initiatives designed to address the climate crisis. Speakers will discuss integrating sustainability across academic programs, research, and operations. Join to learn how to equip future business leaders with the knowledge to tackle climate challenges and shape a more sustainable future.

Discover how business schools can create impactful research that addresses real-world challenges and drives positive change. This session will explore strategies for fostering knowledge co-creation through collaboration with industry, government, and community partners. Learn about innovative approaches to generating research that not only advances academic theory but also has practical applications and societal impact. We will discuss best practices for aligning research agendas with pressing global issues, securing funding, and disseminating findings to broader audiences.

Join us for the closing remarks, where we will summarize key insights from the conference and next steps for advancing our collective efforts in business education.