AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Deans and Directors Conference 2025
The AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Conference for Deans and Directors will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from Sunday 23 to Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Over three days, conference delegates will enjoy world-class thought leadership and two spectacular dinners, hosted in some of the most iconic venues Bali has to offer.
- 23–26 November 2025
- Bali, Indonesia
The conference will present, discuss, and debate key issues that will impact business schools, educational institutions, and the higher education landscape in the Asia Pacific region over the next five years and beyond. We are currently working on the programme for this year's event, but we expect to cover areas such as:
- Best practices in business school innovation, including digitalisation and AI development
- Life-long learning programme development and alumni career growth, relevant to MBA graduates and executive education
- Sustainable entrepreneurship and leadership development through initiatives such as the Silk Road Network
- Capacity-building for industrial partnerships and ecosystems within management education
- Embedding responsible management education and sustainability in business school curriculum development
This event will bring together business school leaders, teaching faculty, and experts from across the region to collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future of management education in Asia Pacific.
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Pre-Conference networking tour
Begin your AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Deans and Directors Conference 2025 experience with an afternoon of cultural exploration and relaxed networking. Meet fellow delegates in the Grand Hyatt Bali lobby at 12:30, before departing at 12:45 for your first stop. The tour starts with a visit to the iconic Uluwatu Temple at 13:45, where you can enjoy a scenic walk along the cliffside and take in breathtaking ocean views. At 14:45, depart for the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park, arriving at 15:45 to immerse yourself in live performances and explore the expansive grounds, including the magnificent Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. The tour concludes with a return to the Grand Hyatt Bali at 18:30, leaving you refreshed and inspired for the conference ahead.
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MBA Directors Club - Invitation Only
This informal yet impactful session will give you the opportunity to exchange insights with fellow MBA Directors and AMBA colleagues on the challenges and opportunities shaping your roles right now.
- Debbie Kemp (Director of Business School Engagement, AMBA & BGA)
Meet the speakers
Andrew Main Wilson
CEO, AMBA & BGA
Zhongming Wang
International Advisor for China, AMBA & BGA, Zhejiang University, China
Steef van de Velde
Former Dean and Professor of Operations Management and Technology, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)
Hassan Abu Bakar
Professor / Dean, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Daniel Hibbert
Regional Vice President, APAC, Parchment
Mahadeo Jaiswal
Director, IIM Sambalpur, India
Prattana Punnakitikashem
Dean, College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU)
Shikha Taunk
Strategic Engagement Manager, India, AMBA & BGA
Kenji Yokoyama
Dean of External Relations, NUCB Business School, Professor Emeritus, Ritsumeikan APU
NUCB Business School
Pumela Msweli
Executive Dean and CEO, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Yulia Jiang
Head of School Relations, Greater China, Graduate Management Admission Council
Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani
Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and International, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Chandrasekhar Mylavarapu
Director, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, India
Manmohan Prasad Gupta
Director, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Bidya Shanker Sahay
Director, IIM Jammu, Indian Institute of Management Jammu
Ksenia Yuzhaninova Karadenizli
Dean, Graduate School of Business, Almaty Management University
Yulianti Abbas, S.E., M.S.M., Ph.D.
Dean Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Indonesia
Jeffrey Stangl
Associate Dean – Executive Education, Massey Business School Massey University, New Zealand
Luis Torras Arruga
Senior Adjunct Professor, EADA Business School
Professor Sarah Kelly OAM
Head of School, QUT Graduate School of Business
Kyoko Nakamura
Managing Director, CELM-ASIA
George Iliev
Director of Strategic Projects & Innovation; Accreditation & China Director
Jun Qi
Associate Dean, School of Management, Jinan University, China
Navaneetha Krishnan
Dean & Associate Professor, T. A Pai Management Institute
Eddy S. Fang
Dean, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Eva Khong
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Finance at City University of Macau
Victor Hedenberg
Membership Director
Debbie Kemp
Director of Business School Engagement, AMBA & BGA
Grand Hyatt Bali
Grand Hyatt Bali is ideally located in the prestigious Nusa Dua resort area, just minutes from a world-class convention centre and steps from the Bali Collection shopping centre. With its blend of Balinese culture, warm hospitality, tropical scenery, and modern conveniences, the resort offers an exceptional setting for both business and leisure.
Due to high demand, we encourage delegates to secure their stay at the Grand Hyatt Bali as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. AMBA & BGA has negotiated preferential room rates for all conference delegates at the venue for the duration of the event. For more information and to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.
Pre-Conference tour and networking opportunity
Start your conference experience with an afternoon of cultural discovery and informal networking.
This pre-conference tour offers a relaxed setting to connect with fellow delegates while exploring two of Bali’s most iconic landmarks.
12:45: Depart from Grand Hyatt Bali
Meet in the hotel lobby and travel together to our first destination.
13:45: Uluwatu Temple Visit
Enjoy a scenic walk around this stunning cliffside temple, with panoramic views and photo opportunities.
14:45: Depart for Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park
Continue the journey through Bali’s cultural landscape.
15:45: Explore GWK Cultural Park
Experience live performances and explore the grounds of this impressive cultural park, home to the towering Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue.
17:45: Return to Grand Hyatt Bali
Relax and reconnect on the return journey.
18:30: Arrival at Grand Hyatt Bali
Return refreshed and ready for the conference to begin.
Cuca Restaurant
Experience the award-winning Cuca Restaurant in Jimbaran - where Michelin-trained Chef Kevin Cherkas serves globally inspired dishes using 100% Indonesian ingredients. A relaxed yet refined setting, perfect for networking, creativity, and celebrating local excellence as part of your AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Deans and Directors Conference 2025 experience.
CANNA Bali
Experience CANNA – Beyond Dawn to Dusk, a premier beachfront destination in Nusa Dua where contemporary elegance meets the natural beauty of Bali. Begin the evening with networking drinks in the stylish Lodge 2, before dining in the striking Sky area, with its elevated ocean views and sophisticated ambience. A refined setting, ideal for conversation, connection, and celebrating the spirit of innovation as part of your AMBA & BGA Asia Pacific Deans and Directors Conference 2025 experience.
Networking dinner sponsored by Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia.