AMBA & BGA Accreditation Conference 2025
The AMBA & BGA Accreditation Conference
took place from 22–23 September 2025 in Kraków, Poland.
- 22–23 September 2025
- Kraków, Poland
Formerly the Accreditation Forum, it was
designed for accreditation professionals at business schools seeking AMBA
and/or BGA accreditation or re-accreditation. Keynotes covered the accreditation process,
site visit expectations, insights from assessors, best practices from triple
crown schools, common challenges, and strategies to maximise accreditation
through marketing. Delegates also received updates on AMBA’s revised MBA
criteria and explored BGA’s Continuous Impact Model (CIM) for responsible
management education and continuous improvement.
- –Registration and networking lunch
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Welcome and introduction
- Andrew Main Wilson (CEO, AMBA & BGA)
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Session 1: The AMBA accreditation process
An end-to-end overview of the AMBA accreditation process, for new applicants and those that are seeking re-accreditation, including costs, timescales and logistics.
- Katherine O’Flynn (Director of Accreditation, AMBA & BGA)
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Session 2: Research review – AMBA & BGA's exclusive insights & a 'Beyond Accreditation' overview
Discover brand-new research on the biggest challenges facing business schools globally. The session also offers the chance to catch up on the latest admissions trends, with findings from our annual AMBA Application and Enrolment Report, and finally an exclusive insight into what happens after a successful accreditation.
- Ellen Buchan (Insight, Content & PR Manager)
- Leonora Clement (Head of Marketing and Communications)
- –Networking and refreshment break
Meet the speakers
Professor Dr. Reto Steiner
Dean and Managing Director, ZHAW School of Management and Law
Sanja Sever Mališ, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb
Professor Martyn W Jones
Senior AMBA Panel Chair, BPP University
Hans van der Heijden
Director, H2 Software Limited and Part-time Professor of Accounting at the University of Sussex Business School
Dr. Jones Mathew
Principal & HOI, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, India
Victor Hedenberg
Membership Director
Richard Turner
Head of Business Development - BGA
Leonora Clement
Head of Marketing and Communications
Ellen Buchan
Insight, Content & PR Manager
Luis Torras Arruga
Senior Adjunct Professor, EADA Business School
Christina Green
Director for Quality Management, TUM School of Management
Jones Mathew
Principal & Head of Institution, Great Lakes Institute of Management
Florence Ramillon
Director of International Relations and Accreditations, TBS Education
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Kraków
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Kraków, Poland. Located near the city centre, the hotel offers modern, spacious rooms designed for relaxation and productivity. After a busy day, recharge with authentic Polish cuisine, unwind at the spa, or take advantage of the fitness centre and indoor pool. With easy access to Kraków’s historic Old Town and cultural landmarks, your stay promises both inspiration and efficiency in a welcoming atmosphere.
Due to high demand, we would encourage delegates to book your stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. AMBA & BGA has negotiated preferential room rates for all our conference delegates at the conference venue for the duration of the event. For more information and to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.
Tramwajoa Restaurant
Tramwajoa restaurant is in the heart of Krakow's historic Kazimierz area and features traditional Polish cuisine, a microbrewery and an extraordinary beer hall.