AMBA & BGA Global Deans and Directors Conference 2026
The AMBA & BGA Global Deans and Directors Conference is the premier annual meeting place for leaders of business schools worldwide. In 2026, we will gather in Madrid, a vibrant hub of business, culture and innovation, to address the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of management education.
- 10–13 May 2026
- Madrid, Spain
Why Attend?
- Engage with peers: Join Deans, Directors and senior executives in strategic dialogue.
- Gain insights: Hear from global thought leaders on innovation, technology, sustainability and leadership.
- Shape the agenda: Contribute to discussions that will define the role of business schools in a changing world.
- Strengthen networks: Build partnerships that support your institution’s growth and global reach.
- Experience Madrid: Take part in a dedicated cultural networking tour, designed to connect delegates while exploring the city’s heritage and energy.
Programme Themes
This year’s programme builds on previous themes, with a renewed focus on:
- The future of business schools: innovation, hybrid learning and AI
- Responsible management, ESG and sustainability in education
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and the student experience
- Faculty development, leadership and institutional transformation
- Building global partnerships and collaborative advantage
Book Your Place
Bookings are now open. Secure your place before our early bird offer ends on Friday 9th January 2026.
- –Pre-conference networking tour
How much does this event cost?
- 1650 + VAT for AMBA BGA Schools Network
- 2100 + VAT for non-AMBA & BGA Schools
Meet the speakers
Andrew Main Wilson
CEO, AMBA & BGA
Zhongming Wang
International Advisor for China, AMBA & BGA, Zhejiang University, China
George Iliev
Director of Strategic Projects & Innovation; Accreditation & China Director
Wendy Loretto
Professor of Organisational Behaviour and former Dean, University of Edinburgh Business School, AMBA & BGA Chair
NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding
The NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, in the heart of Madrid’s financial district, will host the AMBA & BGA Global Deans and Directors Conference 2026. Known for one of Europe’s most advanced convention centres, it offers state-of-the-art meeting spaces ideal for plenaries, workshops and high-level networking.
Delegates will benefit from comfortable accommodation, exceptional service and inspiring spaces designed to foster both formal discussions and informal connections. On-site Michelin-starred and contemporary dining options, together with excellent transport links to central Madrid, make the venue both practical and memorable for international business school leaders.
Due to high demand, we encourage delegates to secure their stay at the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding promptly to avoid disappointment. AMBA & BGA has negotiated preferential room rates for all conference delegates for the duration of the event. For more information or to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.
