AMBA & BGA Business School Professionals Conference 2024
20-21 June 2024 | Prague, Czechia
The AMBA & BGA Business School Professional Conference, will take place from Thursday 20 to Friday 21 June 2024, in the cultural city of Prague, Czechia.
Over two days, business school professionals will come together to take advantage of extensive professional development and networking opportunities.
The conference addresses the pivotal challenges confronting programme management professionals in higher education amidst the digital revolution. You will learn how business schools can lead digital transformation efforts, integrate experiential learning opportunities, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Join us to delve into the strategic integration of AI in programme management, uncovering its potential to revolutionise curriculum design, student engagement, and sustainability goals while navigating ethical considerations. Gain invaluable insights into future-proofing business education through innovative lifelong learning development strategies, industry partnerships, and student engagement initiatives.
Who is the conference for?
The conference is primarily aimed at programme management and design professionals and business education technology aficionados.
The conference is designed for anyone who has responsibility for programme management and design at a business school, as well as anyone who has responsibility for or an interest in the technology behind it. It will also be of interest to anyone looking for updates on the latest technological advances in the sector.
A sample of relevant job titles includes (but is not limited to):
- Chief Technology Officer
- Head of IT
- Head of Innovation
- Operations & IT specialist
- Information Systems Manager
- Programme Director
- Programme Manager
- Digital Programme Manager
- Library Manager
- Head of Technology
- Technology Manager
- Head of Programme
- Head of Digital Innovation
- Digital Project Manager
Learning outcomes
For programme management professionals:
- Develop lifelong learning ecosystems leveraging technology, emphasising stackability and personalisation in a digital context.
- Learn more about utilising data effectively to discern labour market trends, facilitating the creation of programmes that address skills gaps.
- Cultivate programmes that nurture graduates into business-savvy, creative, and adept professionals from the outset.
- Integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into programmes to garner stakeholder buy-in effectively.
- Prepare students for managerial roles in a world demanding resilience, awareness, and empathy.
For technology professionals:
- Explore current technological innovations within the business school realm, including AI-powered platforms, gamified learning, and interactive tutoring.
- Analyse the future impact of AI through innovation life cycles in management education.
- Employ various technologies in the classroom to foster the development of successful entrepreneurs.
- Future-proof your business school by leveraging cutting-edge technology.
Conference format and programme
This year’s conference will be uniquely split into two streams – Technology and Programme Design. There will be a series of keynote speaker sessions as well as a number of interactive workshops and forums for discussion which will be tailored to specific roles within business schools. There will also be plenty of opportunity to network and discuss ideas with colleagues and peers.
We have now published this year’s conference programme which includes, session descriptions, speakers and timings. Please note, that the programme is subject to change before the event starts on Thursday 20 June 2024.
09.00 – 09.30 (30 mins) | Registration | |
09.30 – 09.45 (15 mins) | Welcome Speaker: Andrew Main Wilson, CEO, AMBA & BGA | |
09.45 – 10.25 (40 mins) | Keynote 1: TBC | |
10.25 – 11.05 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Breakout 2: Leading the Charge: Universities as Catalysts for Digital Transformation in Continuous Education Speaker: Laura Sivula, Business Area Director, Lifewide Learning, Aalto University |
11.05 – 11.35 (30 mins) | Networking and refreshment break | |
11.40 – 12.20 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, Speaker: Adrian Johnson, Co-Founder Qinect, Qinect SAS/ Adjunct Professor, Programme Director, and Mentor at INSEAD | Programme Management, Breakout 4: Reserved for sponsor |
12.25 – 13.05 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Breakout 6: X‑tream management with Newton University |
13.05 – 14.05 (60 mins) | Networking lunch | |
14.10 – 14.50 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Breakout 8: Labour market data and programme management Speaker: Elena Magrini, Head of Global Research – Education & Government, Lightcast |
14.55 – 15.35 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Breakout 10: AMBA & BGA Membership Presentation |
15.35 – 16.05 (30 mins) | Networking and refreshment break | |
16.05 – 16.45 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, Speakers:
| Programme Management, Breakout 12: Putting Theory into Practice: teaching business through challenge learning Speakers:
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16.45 – 17.25 (40 mins) | Keynote 2: Lessons from the field: How Ready Education is impacting outcomes for Students at Business Schools This session aims to explore the headwinds facing Business Schools in delivering world-class digital experiences for their students. The speakers will combine real-life experiences with the latest data on how institutions are delivering ambitious digital transformations in an increasingly competitive, economically challenging, and uncertain market. As well as exploring the key challenges, we will share Ready Education’s latest offerings in response to the market conditions and how we are partnering with institutions to allow them to achieve more with less. Speakers:
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18.30 – 22.00 (including travel time) | Networking dinner at the Municipal House Restaurant | |
09.45 – 10.25 (40 mins) | AMBA Business School market update Speaker: Andrew Main Wilson, CEO, AMBA | |
10.25 – 11.05 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Speaker: Christine Baldy Ngayo, Associate Dean for Executive Education, Emlyon Business School |
11.05 – 11.35 (30 mins) | Networking and refreshment break | |
11.35 – 12.15 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, Breakout 15: The Leaders of Tomorrow – Technology & Entrepreneurship in the Classrooms Speaker: Prof. Dr. Peter Konhäusner, Vice President (Partnerships & Collaborations), Professor of Digital Entrepreneurship, Gisma University of Applied Sciences | Programme Management, |
12.20 – 13.00 (40 mins) | Digital Transformation, | Programme Management, Speaker: Daniel Tůma, Founder – Strategy and Product Development, Made in Czechoslovakia |
13.05 – 13.45 (40 mins) | Keynote 3: The end of the business school Speaker: Victor Hedenberg, Membership Director, AMBA & BGA | |
13.45 – 14.45 (60 mins) | Networking lunch | |
Conference speakers
Conference venue: Grandior Hotel Prague
Our conference venue, the Grandior Hotel Prague, is ideally situated in Prague’s city centre. Attendees will enjoy its proximity to the major attractions of the historic Prague Old Town and public transport links. AMBA & BGA has negotiated preferential room rates for delegates looking to stay at the Grandior Hotel Prague.
In addition, we have also arranged preferential room rates at our venue’s sister hotel, the Grand Majestic Hotel, which is a 5-minute walk away from the Grandior Hotel Prague. (For the Grand Majestic Hotel, single occupancy rooms are 175 Euros per night including breakfast.)
Please note the preferential room rate at both the Grandior and Grand Majestic Hotel is valid until 20 May 2024, which is subject to availability.
For more information about either accommodation and to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.
Networking opportunities
There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss the learnings of the conference with the attendees. Our online conference system uses AI to help matchmake you with other likeminded delegates and facilitates meetings with attendees with similar objectives and goals you may have. The AMBA & BGA teams will also always be on hand to make any introductions you may want.
As part of your conference experience, you will also be invited to our networking dinner on Thursday 20 June. We’re delighted to confirm that this will be held at the Municipal House Restaurant.
Widely regarded as the most beautiful Art Nouveau restaurant in Europe, the venue blends 20th century architecture and the best in modern Czech cuisine in Prague. The setting should provide a perfect backdrop for both dining and discussing the topics and themes from the conference.
Host school: Newton University
Newton University, located in Prague, the vibrant heart of Europe, embodies a modern approach to business education, grounded in the values of Inspiration, Community, Practicality, Innovation, Professionalism, and Quality. Since its inception, NEWTON has been dedicated to developing programmes that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the global business environment. Our curriculum blends academic rigour with practical expertise, guided by a faculty of distinguished business professionals and scholars.
Newton University offers state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit. Our students benefit from a wide network of industry connections and internship opportunities that prepare them for successful careers.
Sponsors and partners
Multi-event discount
Bookings are now open for the Business School Professionals Conference and Accreditation Forum 2024. To celebrate the launch of both events, we are offering you the chance to attend or send representatives from your school to both events, you will be entitled to a £100 discount off the combined ticket price. If you would like to redeem the multiple event discount, please contact Felipe Dellinger, before making a booking and we will facilitate this.
Register your place(s) here
Contact our events team
If you are in need of help or have a question about the conference, please don’t hesitate to contact our events team.
