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AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Deans and Directors Conference 2024

The AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Conference for Deans and Directors will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Sunday 24 to Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Over three days, conference delegates will enjoy world-class thought leadership and two spectacular dinners, in some of the most iconic venues Kuala Lumpur has to offer.

  • 24–27 November 2024
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The conference will present, discuss and debate, key issues that will impact business schools in the Asia Pacific area over the next five years and beyond. We are currently working on the programme for this year's conference, but are likely to cover areas relating to the following:

· Best practices in business school innovation: digitalisation and Al development

· Life-long learning programme development and alumni career growth

· Sustainable entrepreneurship and leadership development - the Silk Road Network

· Capacity-building for industrial partnerships and eco-systems for business schools

· Responsible management and sustainability in business curriculum development

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    Pre-conference networking tour

    We are pleased to invite attendees to a pre-conference networking tour of our vibrant host city on Sunday, November 24. The full itinerary, which we are excited to share, includes visits to several iconic locations, such as: Batu/Ramayana Caves; Kings Palace; Botanical Garden; National Mosque; Independence Square; Old Malay; KL Tower Observation Deck;

Meet the speakers

  • Andrew Main Wilson

    CEO, AMBA & BGA

  • Zhongming Wang

    International Advisor for China, AMBA & BGA, Zhejiang University, China

  • Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani

    Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and International, Universiti Utara Malaysia

  • Professor Amanda Gudmundsson

    Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

  • Bhaskar Chakrabarti

    Academic Dean

    IIM Calcutta

  • Chahat Mishra

    Head of International Relations, Great Lakes Institute of Management, India

  • Professor Yusniza Kamarulzaman

    Professor & Dean, Universiti Malaya

  • Hassan Abu Bakar

    Professor / Dean, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia

  • Shikha Taunk

    Strategic Engagement Manager, India, AMBA & BGA

  • Professor Dr Weng Marc Lim

    Dean and Distinguished Professor, Sunway Business School, Sunway University

  • Teguh Dartanto

    Dean of Faculty of Economics & Business Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Economics & Business Universitas Indonesia (FEB UI)

  • Savana Alves Pires

    Director of International Relations & Mobility Office, Porto Business School

  • Ranjeet Nambudiri

    Professor and Dean (Faculty), Indian Institute of Management Indore

  • Professor David Goodwin

    Dean, Nottingham University Business School, Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia

  • Ram Kumar Kakani

    Director, Indian Institute of Management Raipur

  • Sherlina Kaur

    Education Manager, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

  • Nur Amirah binti Abdul Majid

    Senior Network Manager & Asia Pacific Lead, Networks Program, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

  • Danielle Swanepoel

    Executive Dean, SolBridge International School of Business

  • Professor Dr. Yvonne Lim Ai Lian

    Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International), Universiti Malaya (UM)

  • Wen Wu

    Managing Director, CESIM China

  • Victor Hedenberg

    Membership Director

  • Manli Huang

    Associate Dean, School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology

  • Eva Khong

    Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Finance at City University of Macau

  • Kenji Yokoyama

    Dean of External Relations, NUCB Business School, Professor Emeritus, Ritsumeikan APU

    NUCB Business School

  • Rongjian Yu

    Dean, Business and Administration School & MBA School, Zhejiang Gongshang University

  • Mahadeo Jaiswal

    Director, IIM Sambalpur, India

  • Colette Doyle

    Head of Editorial, AMBA & BGA

  • Molly Fong

    Executive Director, InNature Berhad

The Petronas Towers illuminated at night, showcasing their stunning architecture against the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The multi-award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, offers stylish Oriental flair in its luxurious rooms, suites, and executive apartments. Enjoy views of the city skyline and KLCC Park from the renowned infinity pool, children's pool, and chic cabanas. The MO Club, the city's largest lounge, features 270-degree city views, breakfast, and afternoon tea. Award-winning dining options include diverse cuisines and delectable dishes.

For more information about accommodation at the conference hotel and to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.

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