International Conference And Meetings

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 50+ exhibitors. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conference.

Join us for a session designed specifically for first-time ICAM attendees. This welcome session provides an excellent opportunity to network with peers and meet AACSB leadership. Gain valuable insights on how to navigate the conference, maximize your experience, and build meaningful relationships that will support your professional journey. Don't miss this chance to start your conference with a strong foundation and a network of supportive colleagues.

This practical session is designed to help attendees maximize the full value of their AACSB membership. Participants will gain a clear understanding of key membership benefits, including tools, services, and global engagement opportunities available to their schools. AACSB experts will also highlight data resources that can support strategic planning, benchmarking, and decision-making. The session will clarify the roles and responsibilities of accreditation liaisons and accreditation managers, helping schools navigate the accreditation lifecycle more effectively. Additionally, attendees will learn about AACSB’s Academy offerings—from professional development programs to learning resources—that can strengthen leadership, faculty development, and institutional impact.

AACSB gathers one of the world’s most comprehensive sets of business school data, spanning BSQ surveys, accreditation reporting, and more. This session walks through the end-to-end data lifecycle, from collection and validation to how insights are delivered through MyAccreditation, DataDirect benchmarking tools, the State of Accreditation Report, thought leadership publications, and the Analytics Hub. Attendees will see how this integrated system strengthens decision-making, improves school support, and fuels AACSB’s mission.

This session will present an innovative, experiential workshop model designed to increase awareness and engagement with sustainability and positive impact among students and academic staff. The workshop brings together interdisciplinary teams to address real-world challenges presented by positive impact start-ups and NGOs, using a sprint format that emphasizes active problem-solving and collaboration. Guided by the i5 framework, the program integrates team-building activities, reflective exercises, and direct interaction with organization founders, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Participants not only gain practical skills in creative problem-solving and communication, but also develop a deeper understanding of sustainability issues by working on authentic case studies with immediate relevance and feedback. We will discuss the structure, methods, and outcomes of the activity, highlighting how direct interaction with organization founders and hands-on problem-solving enhanced students’ and academic staff skills and motivation. By showcasing this approach, the session aims to inspire other higher education institutions to adopt similar models, fostering stronger university-community partnerships and empowering the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful, positive change.

As the workforce rapidly evolves, graduate business programs must prioritize durable skills—such as communication, empathy, and resilience—that prepare students for lifelong success beyond technical expertise. This session explores practical strategies for embedding these competencies into graduate business curricula.

Make the most of your midday break with a convenient boxed lunch. Whether you're heading to an affinity group meeting, catching up with colleagues, or taking a quiet moment to recharge, feel free to take your lunch and enjoy it wherever you feel most comfortable.

MBA models are under increasing pressure to evolve. The AACSB Business Influencers Council has explored three emerging archetypes for the future MBA: AI-Native, Immersion, and Agile. This session will briefly introduce the core logic behind each model before turning to a focused discussion of the Agile MBA. Characterized by modular design, integration with career and life stages, portfolio-based assessment, and flexible pathways, the Agile archetype raises important questions about the structure, curriculum, faculty roles, and credentialing in MBA programs. Attendees will examine its defining features, surface potential gaps or risks, and discuss how this model can succeed across diverse institutional contexts.

Join us for a welcome message from Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB International.

Business schools worldwide face mounting pressure to rethink how they create value, deliver learning, and prepare leaders for an increasingly complex world. In this panel discussion, speakers will share innovative approaches reshaping their institutions, from curriculum redesign and new partnership models to structural and strategic transformation. Moderated by AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi, the conversation will explore how schools can embrace creative disruption while sustaining academic rigor and global relevance.

Relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues at this Seattle themed reception. This reception is the perfect opportunity to unwind and continue the day’s discussions in a more informal setting.

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 50+ exhibitors. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conference.

Make the most of your networking break by connecting with peers in a way that’s most relevant to you! Whether you prefer to network by region or by school type, dedicated tables will be set up to help you engage in meaningful discussions. Join conversations based on your geographic area or connect with colleagues from institutions similar to yours — large or small, public or private, research-intensive or teaching-focused, urban or rural. Exchange best practices, explore common challenges, and build valuable connections in an informal setting.

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 60+ exhibitors. Explore the latest innovations, attend a quick solutions session, and participate in a networking activity designed to foster meaningful conversations. Be sure to stop by the Discover AACSB area to explore our full range of offerings – from the Academy to technology, data, and other valuable resources designed to support your institution’s success. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conference.

Make the most of your networking break by connecting with peers in a way that’s most relevant to you! Whether you prefer to network by region or by school type, dedicated tables will be set up to help you engage in meaningful discussions. Join conversations based on your geographic area or connect with colleagues from institutions similar to yours — large or small, public or private, research-intensive or teaching-focused, urban or rural. Exchange best practices, explore common challenges, and build valuable connections in an informal setting.

This session will provide an overview of the proposed updates to the AACSB Global Standards for Business Education that members will be asked to vote on later today. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the rationale behind the proposed changes, the key areas of evolution, and how the updates reflect shifts in business education, stakeholder expectations, and global practice.

Speakers will explore how schools can identify priority impact areas linked to their mission, map activities to outcomes, and build simple systems for collecting and organizing evidence. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for moving beyond lists of activities toward demonstrating real, documented impact, supported by data, narratives, and continuous improvement practices that align with AACSB accreditation standards.

Around the world, students are questioning the return on investment of a degree. This session examines whether the traditional business degree still delivers value and what must change to restore confidence. Speakers will explore global models of work-integrated learning. Through comparative examples, attendees will consider how experiential learning, flexible credentials, and employer partnerships can reinvent the degree for a new generation and ensure it remains relevant, trusted, and future-proof.

What if AI wasn’t an add-on, but the foundation of everything a business school does? In this session speakers from across regions will deliver bold 10-minute visions of an AI-First business school. The session challenges participants to break from incremental thinking and consider what true transformation looks like when AI reshapes the way we work and learn.

Financial pressure is mounting, but so is the opportunity for bold reinvention. In this interactive Shark Tank–style session, participants will pitch unconventional revenue-generating ideas to a panel representing diverse institutional perspectives. Attendees will leave with ideas and inspiration to drive financial innovation at their institutions.

Closing the loop remains one of the most persistent challenges in academic program assessment. Many programs collect meaningful evidence of student learning, yet translating results into action can feel fragmented, unclear, or difficult to sustain.

Officers of AACSB International will share updates with the membership, including the annual address by Board Chair Joyce Strawser, highlighting key accomplishments. President and CEO Lily Bi will provide an update on the organization’s operations and forthcoming strategic initiatives. Official Representatives from Accreditation Council member schools will be asked to vote on the Global Standards for Business Education and the 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards. In addition, all Educational Members will be asked to vote on the membership dues pricing model, which will take effect on 1 July 2027.

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 60+ exhibitors. Explore the latest innovations, attend a quick solutions session, and participate in a networking activity designed to foster meaningful conversations. Be sure to stop by the Discover AACSB area to explore our full range of offerings – from the Academy to technology, data, and other valuable resources designed to support your institution’s success. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conferenc

Many institutions struggle with designing learning outcomes that are truly mission-aligned, selecting appropriate measures, and closing the loop in ways that strengthen programs rather than add administrative burden. In this session, AoL experts will demystify the latest expectations within AACSB’s accreditation standards and share practical approaches for building an effective, sustainable AoL system.

Today’s most urgent challenges, from technology disruption to climate risk, demand solutions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. This session explores high-impact models of collaboration across various fields. Attendees will examine how breaking silos enhances employer engagement, accelerates research impact, expands experiential learning, and creates new revenue opportunities.

Small business schools are being asked to deliver excellence in accreditation, assessment, innovation, and societal impact - often without layers of administration or large support teams. In many cases, leaders wear multiple hats, serving simultaneously as dean, department chair, assessment lead, and strategist. This panel brings together leaders from small schools to share practical approaches for leading effectively in lean environments. Panelists will discuss how they prioritize, streamline decision-making, and focus on mission-critical work to drive meaningful impact. Participants will gain concrete strategies and peer insights designed specifically for institutions where agility, clarity, and intentional leadership matter most.

How can business schools deliver transformative experiential learning while helping address one of society’s most persistent challenges - poverty? This session explores a proven model that connects faculty, students, and community partners with low-income entrepreneurs to strengthen ventures and advance financial sustainability. Attendees will learn how a research-based, context-sensitive methodology supports economic mobility while enriching teaching and scholarship. Designed to be adaptable across regions and institutions, this approach demonstrates how business schools can integrate meaningful community impact into their core mission, creating powerful learning experiences while contributing to real economic uplift and advancing research.

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 60+ exhibitors. Explore the latest innovations, attend a quick solutions session, and participate in a networking activity designed to foster meaningful conversations. Be sure to stop by the Discover AACSB area to explore our full range of offerings – from the Academy to technology, data, and other valuable resources designed to support your institution’s success. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conference.

Disagreement can be a source of insight and a driver of innovation, or a source of stress and a catalyst for drama. During this session, Julia Minson, a leading expert on the psychology of disagreement, will share insights from her new book, How to Disagree Better (March 2026). Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, Julia will offer participants concrete strategies for improving conversations across disagreement in the workplace, among family members, and in civic life. Participants will have a chance to immediately try out the techniques outlined in the book during a series of interactive exercises and dive deeper into the ideas during small group debriefs and Q&A with the author.

Honorees of AACSB's inaugural Global Impact Awards will be formally recognized for their excellence in leadership, teaching and learning, research impact, societal impact, and AACSB volunteer service.

Network with colleagues and enjoy the full ICAM experience. Get a preview of ICAM 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand (April 5-7).

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

Many leaders operate under the assumption that we must choose between making rapid progress and taking care of people. In this talk, Anne Morriss, author of Move Fast and Fix Things (2023), reinvents the playbook for how to lead change with an approach that builds trust and accelerates excellence. Throughout this keynote, Anne makes the case that the best change leaders solve hard problems with fierce urgency while making their organizations even stronger.

Maximize your conference experience while exploring the Exhibit Hall while networking with peers and interacting with 60+ exhibitors. Explore the latest innovations, attend a quick solutions session, and participate in a networking activity designed to foster meaningful conversations. Be sure to stop by the Discover AACSB area to explore our full range of offerings – from the Academy to technology, data, and other valuable resources designed to support your institution’s success. Whether you're visiting exhibitors, seeking new insights, or expanding your professional network, the Exhibit Hall is your central space to engage, learn, and grow throughout the conference.

This interactive session invites participants to explore how business schools can thoughtfully interpret and respond to emerging expectations related to teaching effectiveness. Rather than prescribing specific metrics or models, the session focuses on helping schools make sense of the intent behind the standards and translate that intent into approaches that fit their mission, context, and educational culture. Participants will receive a synthesized post-session artifact from a high level summary of what we learned in the session, straight from the schools themselves.

“Wellness" can no longer be limited to yoga sessions or standalone workshops. This session focuses on everyday strategies that influence wellbeing: culture, leadership behaviors, workload, and the structural factors shaping mental health. Speakers will explore current trends in burnout, belonging, and share simple, actionable takeaways to help schools create healthier, more sustainable environments.

As the world shifts toward a multipolar order, with power dispersed across emerging economic and geopolitical centers, future leaders will need new competencies to navigate uncertainty, shifting alliances, and complex global relationships. This session connects the macro forces reshaping business with the practical strategies business schools can use to prepare students for this reality. Speakers will share research-informed approaches to designing international and virtual experiences that build cultural agility, perspective-taking, and adaptable mindsets. Attendees will gain both strategic insight and actionable tools to ensure their global offerings equip graduates to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Rankings continue to shape perceptions of business schools among students, employers, funders, and policymakers. Yet their methodologies, limitations, and unintended consequences remain widely debated. At the same time, schools face growing pressure to demonstrate meaningful research impact that extends beyond traditional academic metrics. This session explores how business schools can navigate the complex relationship between rankings and research impact without losing sight of their mission, values, and long-term strategy. Participants will examine how research performance and impact are captured within ranking methodologies, the trade-offs institutions face when optimizing for rankings, and emerging approaches to measuring scholarly and societal impact.