The AACSB Elevate: Asia Pacific conference was held in Hong Kong from November 18th to 19th. A delegation from the School of Management, Shandong University attended the conference.
AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi engaged deeply with participants onsite, sharing forward-looking educational concepts with business schools across the Asia-Pacific region. Ding Ronggui, Dean of the School of Management of Shandong University, along with Vice Dean Tang Guiyao and Wang Jing, Director of the International Cooperation and Accreditation Center, exchanged insights and participated in discussions with hundreds of business education leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The conversations centered on core topics such as innovation in business education, quality assurance, and sustainable development.
The conference featured multiple high-level keynote speeches and interactive learning sessions. During the conference, the delegation from the School of Management actively participated in discussions, sharing the School’s practical experience in business education reform, quality assurance system development, and industry–academia integration. They also gained valuable insights into the latest global trends and accreditation developments in business education. Their participation not only broadened the School’s international collaboration horizons but also laid a solid foundation for further connecting with high-quality global educational resources and enhancing its educational quality and international influence.
As AACSB’s first globally upgraded regional flagship conference, Elevate: Asia Pacific holds milestone significance. It integrates and enhances AACSB’s previous Annual Conferences and Accreditation Conferences, structuring the agenda around a “problem–solution–application” logic. The event provides participants with both forward-looking and practical industry insights, serving as an important platform for connecting global business education resources.
