Author: Info Kibur

An insightful sponsor session led by Christophe B., COO of Noèse, explored how business schools can better equip students for a rapidly evolving labour market shaped by technological advancement, AI, and changing workforce expectations. The discussion reflected on the importance of self-awareness, decision-making informed by cognitive sciences, and the development of verified competency portfolios that…

An engaging session on “Beyond Access” explored how African business schools can prepare graduates to become digitally competent, globally competitive, and innovation-ready in an increasingly interconnected world. Cosme Almeida, Abroad Programmes Director at Católica Porto Business School, Yabebal Fantaye, Co-Founder of 10 Academy, and Philasande Sokhela, Head of the Center for African Business and Internationalization…

An insightful session on “From Research to Impact” explored how African business schools can strengthen research ecosystems to drive meaningful real-world impact across the continent. Konjit Hailu Gudeta, Assistant Professor at the School of Commerce, Addis Ababa University, and Ethiopia S., Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Addis Ababa University, reflected on the…

An engaging session on “Quality as Strategy” explored how accreditation and quality assurance can serve as strategic tools for institutional credibility, competitiveness, and trust-building across African business schools. Helmi H. Hammami, Dean of @ESLSCA Business School (Egypt), Yasmine Aboubacar Sedikhe SY, Deputy CEO & Dean of Groupe SupDeco Dakar and AABS Board Member, and @Habtamu…

An insightful keynote panel on “Structural Transformation and the Future of Work in Africa” explored how Africa’s economic transformation is reshaping labour markets, industries, and the future of work across the continent. Giuseppe Tesoriere, Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Kebour Ghenna, Executive Director of the The Pan African…

An engaging session on “The Future of Work and its Implications for Business Education” explored the evolving nature of work in the twenty-first century and the structural shifts reshaping workplaces around the world. Ian O. Williamson, Dean of the University of California, Irvine – The Paul Merage School of Business, shared reflections on key trends…

As part of the AABS 2026 Connect Conference, the AABS Academy Workshop explored how benchmarking can serve as a strategic tool for institutional development beyond traditional compliance and accreditation requirements. Led by Mathias Falkenstein, Director of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) at Luiss Business School, LUISS University, the session examined how…

A dynamic session on “Youth, Innovation, and the New African Economy” explored how business schools and institutions can better support entrepreneurship, innovation, and cross-border collaboration across Africa. Dan LeClair, CEO of GBSN, Meried Bekele, CEO of IE Network Solutions,and Amadou አማዱ Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Gebeya Inc., shared reflections on strengthening incubation systems, professionalizing…

An engaging session on “Powering Africa’s Youth” explored how African business schools can equip young people with the skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and adaptive capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Desalegn Mekuria, President of Kibur College, Miriam Mugwati, Executive Dean of Business Sciences at Midlands State University, and Prof. Alistair Mokoena, Executive…

Kenenissa Lemie, Secretary General of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, joined delegates at the AABS 2026 Connect Conference to share insights on the role of institutions, partnerships, and leadership in supporting Africa’s economic transformation. “A strong university linkage with industry is the way forward for business schools, especially for vocational students.”