BGA | BUSINESS IMPACT
T he AMBA & BGA Global Conference 2022 takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 15-18 May. A lot has happened in the 36 months since we were last able to hold an in-person event of this magnitude, and we’ve worked hard to bring our network together in one place, to experience groundbreaking thought leadership, and reconnect face to face after this unprecedented period of lockdowns and restrictions. I’m looking forward to taking stock of the challenges we’ve faced, as well as the achievements we’ve celebrated, during this time. Since our last conference, in Istanbul in 2019, our world has changed beyond recognition, and much of this year’s conference programme is dedicated to making sense of a time of flux, recognising the innovations we can share as a global community, and preparing together for the next phase of challenges we will face. Topics to be tackled include innovation in times of uncertainty, disruption and remoteness; climate change and addressing the urgent action needed; and how Business Schools can lead the way in developing the responsible and diverse leaders of the future. We’ll also be unveiling and explaining AMBA & BGA joint accreditation and the updated accreditation criteria, as well as debating what the new normal will look like for business education and exploring opportunities in lifelong learning. I have no doubt that the conference will represent a busy four days, but we’ve punctuated these important conversations with networking lunches, dinners and tours, so there will be ample time to digest the topics – alongside some delicious meals – in inspiring contemporary and historic venues, while catching up with other members of the AMBA & BGA networks, with whom you might not have spoken since the start of the pandemic. Considering the ongoing challenges we are all facing this year – from geopolitical uncertainty and the climate emergency, to post-Covid-19 restoration and future- proofing against further disruption – I hope that the content and focus of the AMBA & BGA Global Conference 2022 will serve not only as an opportunity for reflection, but also as a call to action. Indeed, the conference aims to provide an opportunity for our members to work together to explore solutions to these challenges, as a global force for good. Now is the time to put new ideas and innovations into practice, generate traction together, and make a difference for the benefit of the world. For those in search of further ways to share their ideas and initiatives with wider audiences, look no further than the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2022/23. Entries are open to BGA Member, Validated and Accredited institutions in seven categories until the deadline of 22 July 2022, with winners to be revealed at a gala dinner in December. Winning, or being shortlisted as a finalist, is a fantastic way to tell the world about the great initiatives your School has launched. www.businessgraduatesassociation.com/bga_events/ amba-bga-excellence-awards-2022-23/
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Reconnecting to make a difference collectively AMBA & BGA CEO, Andrew Main Wilson , looks at what’s in store for those attending the AMBA & BGA Global Conference 2022, and its hopes for helping Business Schools find solutions to global challenges together
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