Conferences

Call for Session Proposals

Business schools are ideally placed to be the nexus between government, business and civil society in shaping a collective response to our most critical challenges.

GBSN Beyond is about breaking the traditional boundaries of business education. It highlights and supports business school efforts to transform society—to build more inclusive and sustainable communities, especially in the developing world. 

We always put people first, enabling and empowering them to create, build, and sustain organizations to solve problems of people and planet. But we can’t ignore the growing power of technology to help people to create a better world, through business and education, and specifically to transform important sectors, such as health, agriculture, energy, and more. 

Similarly, we cannot ignore the challenges that technology brings and the tensions it can create between what’s good for people and the environment. There are new and important questions about human rights, privacy, and equality. And there are tensions between the Global North and the Global South, as well as the East and West, that have important implications for how we think about the future of business and business education.

This year’s GBSN Beyond theme is about opportunities and challenges at the intersection of talent and technology. We recognize advances are more often generated through collaboration across borders, sectors, and disciplines. So, we encourage proposals that are international, multi-sectoral, and interdisciplinary. And, GBSN Beyond is about action and impact, so we are looking for proposals that take learners and scholars into the field and put them to work in our communities.

Session Formats

Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues

This is an opportunity to deep dive into a particular sector/topic, to discuss the current status, share ongoing efforts and explore opportunities for a different future. Dialogues should focus on a conference theme but have liberty with regard to regional or topical focus. 

Sessions must include at least two different stakeholders from a sector, such as: Educator, Student/Recent Graduate, Community Leader, Government Official, Civil Society Representative, and/or Industry Professional. 

Set-up is a panel with no more than 3 speakers and a moderator. 

Duration: 60 minutes (45 mins discussion with 15 mins Q&A)

Lightning Talk

These short, practical showcases of  approaches to management education will be featured in a plenary session.  Presenters are asked to share relevant and transferable examples of how their business school is addressing some aspect of the conference theme. 

Each Talk should have no more than 2 presenters. Powerpoint presentations with 3-5 (no more) slides can be used.

Duration: Set of three Talks in one 60 mins plenary session. Presentations will be 12 minutes each, followed by a 20 mins moderated Q&A.

Breakout Session

Breakout Sessions include short presentations and facilitated discussions around the design, delivery, promotion, impact or administration of management education relevant to the conference theme. Examples could include working across disciplines in your institution, promoting executive education with an ethical stance, building a sector-specific program in collaboration with industry, etc. Proposals can be submitted as a full panel or as an individual speaker. Individual speakers with similar topics will be combined into one session as appropriate.

Up to 9 sessions will be chosen for inclusion on the conference agenda.

Duration: 60 mins

Key Dates.

May 16, 2023

Call for Proposals Opens

August 1, 2023

Call for Proposals Closes

August 23, 2023

Selected speakers are notified

September 7, 2023

Selected speakers to confirm acceptance 

How to submit a proposal?

Session proposals are required to be submitted through the online form. Submissions must include:


  1. Proposed Session Title
    (15-word limit)
  2. Preferred Session Format
    One of the listed formats (Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue, Lightning Talk, Breakout Session)
  3. Session content overview
    that includes the objectives and what participants will take away from the session (300-word limit)
  4. Additional Resources
    (if applicable – strongly encouraged, will be available for attendees to access on the Whova platform). Share links, sources, publications, etc. with participants.
  5. Audience Engagement Every session should include an interactive element that engages the audience (i.e polling, icebreakers, etc.)

General Information.


1. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.

In the case of multiple submissions, only one proposal can be selected for inclusion on the conference agenda. Every effort will be made to ensure diversity is represented on the agenda.

2. GBSN Membership is not required to submit a proposal.

However, priority consideration is given to proposals that include faculty or staff from a GBSN Member School.

3. Do speakers have to pay the registration fee?

Speakers whose proposals are chosen are asked to register and pay the discounted speaker rate of $350. GBSN does not pay speakers fees and does not cover travel expenses.

4. Will there be modifications made to session proposals that are accepted?

GBSN reserves the right to recommend changes to session submissions upon consultation with applicants and consideration of the overall program.

Conference organizers require one-time permission to publish the works on the conference platform and to share presentations online.

6. Can speakers participate virtually?

Session proposals must include speakers who are able to travel to attend the conference in-person.

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023


Questions?

Questions regarding the Call for Proposals and the submission process may be sent to beyond@gbsn.org.

Sponsorship & Partnership

Sponsors

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS


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IMPACT SPONSORS




COMMUNITY CIRCLE SPONSOR



INNOVATION CIRCLE SPONSOR


Partners

Get involved. Be noticed. Make a difference.

​We have many sponsorship and partnership opportunities at GBSN Beyond, with a variety of options for visibility, engagement and collaboration. Because it is both in-person and online, GBSN Beyond convenes over 1,500+ online participants and over 200+ in-person participants from all corners of the world.


Move the Needle on the Mission

By supporting GBSN Beyond, your organization directly contributes to the acceleration of the development of new programs and the improvement of current programs and initiatives that will deliver solutions to critical challenges as well as offering activities that facilitate learning and development that helps to close the skills gap.

Share your Impact Story

Reach new audiences and solidify existing relationships by exhibiting virtually and / or in-person at GBSN Beyond’s Virtual Innovation Marketplace. Showcase your impact initiatives and your organization’s message on a global platform from one location.

Institutional Benefactor

Support students, faculty, administrators and entrepreneurs from the developing world by offering them the opportunity to participate in GBSN Beyond by becoming an institutional benefactor.

Be a Change Maker

Support activities that enable the creation of new knowledge, provide meaningful experiences, and build relationships that can transform management education, as well as provide broad visibility to your organization as a champion and change maker for economic and social development.

Sponsorship & Partnership

Each Circle of Giving package offers the opportunity to actively engage and support activities that directly contribute to making an impact on communities across the globe in the areas of healthcare, sustainable energy, human rights, sustainable finance, financial technology, and humanitarian logistics. In addition, build your organization’s reputation with students, faculty and leaders in global higher education as well as professionals from business and civil society. 

Intersection of Business, Academia and Civil society

GBSN Beyond brings organizations to the center of business, academia, government, and civil society. Be at the table as GBSN Beyond participants collectively explore multi-sector collaboration in developing talent needed for society’s critical challenges.

Previous Sponsors


1,500+

Virtual participants

40+

organizations

50+

Countries represented

200+

In-Person participants

“For over a decade, MIT Sloan and GBSN have shared the same ambitions and goals to broaden our reach and understanding of global challenges, opportunities, and approaches.  GBSN’s relevant themed conferences, speakers, and interactive sessions, continue to challenge ourselves to understand, learn and research how higher education will positively impact our shared environment.”

–  David Capodilupo, Assistant Dean, Global Programs, MIT Sloan School of Management

Why should I Sponsor or Partner?

Support GBSN Beyond to affiliate your organization with a dynamic, innovative experience that draws the attention of students, faculty and leaders from academic institutions; professionals from government, civil society and private industry from all over the world. Your support also helps GBSN continue its important work, improving management and leadership talent with education and training.

  1. Enhance your network with influential educators, students, and leaders in the development, corporate and public sectors
  2. Build awareness and maximize exposure of your organization, activities, impact and services to a global and diverse audience
  3. Observe and discuss the latest data, market trends and research findings on the future of global talent development, employability and education, including the impact of COVID-19
  4. Directly participate in the development of actionable solutions

Circles of Giving.

Choose from a variety of packages that offer various benefits and opportunities and gain the biggest value with the largest impact for your organization.

Leadership Circle
USD
$
15,000
Impact Circle
USD
$
10,000
Community Circle
USD
$
8,000
Most Popular!
Mission Circle
USD
$
5,000
Innovation Circle
USD
$
3,500
Exhibitor
USD
$
2,500
Benefit CategoryLeadership CircleImpact CircleCommunity CircleMission CircleInnovation CircleExhibitor
Event Accessx4 in-person conference ticketsx3 in-person conference ticketsx3 in-person conference ticketsx3 in-person conference ticketsx2 in-person conference ticketsx1 in-person conference ticket

Unlimited virtual event access for students, faculty and staffUnlimited virtual event access for students, faculty and staffUnlimited virtual event access for students, faculty and staffUnlimited virtual event access for students, faculty and staffUnlimited virtual event access for students, faculty and staff
BenefactorOffer x1 institutional registration for school in the developing world Offer x1 institutional registration for school in the developing world
VisibilityBranded keynote session sponsorBranded plenary session sponsor
Speaking opportunity Speaking opportunity
full page AD in printed program½ page AD in printed programQuarter page AD in printed programQuarter page AD in printed program
Logo placement on website, event platform, and mobile appLogo placement on website, event platform, and mobile appLogo placement on website, event platform, and mobile appLogo placement on website, event platform, and mobile app.Logo placement on website, event platform, and mobile app
Exhibit SpacePrime Location, Virtual Booth with Live video chat, lead generation and data analyticsPrime Location, Virtual Booth with Live video chat, lead generation and data analytics Virtual Booth with
Live video chat, lead generation and data analytics
Virtual Booth with
Live video chat, lead generation and data analytics
Virtual Booth with
Live video chat, lead generation and data analytics
Prominent Location, Table at in-person exhibition spaceProminent Location, Table at in-person exhibition spaceTable at in-person exhibition spaceTable at in-person exhibition spaceTable at in-person exhibition spaceTable at in-person exhibition space
GBSN Members Meeting VisibilityAccess to GBSN members meetingAccess to GBSN members meeting
Logo on members meeting webpage & all marketing materialsLogo on members meeting webpage & all marketing materialsLogo on members meeting webpage & all marketing materials
Sponsor Lightning Reel60-sec Video Reel played during plenary session (virtual and in-person)60-sec Video Reel played during plenary session (virtual and in-person)60-sec Video Reel featured on event platform, Whova
Email CommunicationsLogo placement in all GBSN Beyond emails Logo placement in all GBSN Beyond emailsLogo placement in all GBSN Beyond emailsLogo placement in all GBSN Beyond emailsLogo placement in all GBSN Beyond emails
GBSN PodcastAD placement in GBSN Podcast x1 episode OR participate in an episode w/ a thought leader from your organizationAD placement in x1 GBSN Podcast episode
GBSN eNewsletterFeatured article in x1 eNewsletter issueAD placement in x1 eNewsletter issue
Promo Video VisibilityOpportunity to co- produce a Promo Video with GBSN Videographer Opportunity to co- produce a Promo Video with GBSN Videographer
Swag BagsInclude item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)Include item(s) in the Virtual Swag Bags (i.e vouchers, software trials, online courses, publications, gift cards, etc.)
Include item(s) in the swag bags for the in-person conferenceInclude item(s) in the swag bags for the in-person conferenceInclude item(s) in the swag bags for the in-person conferenceInclude item(s) in the swag bags for the in-person conference
Add-on for EngagementChoice of one Be Remembered add-on opportunityChoice of one Be Noticed add-on opportunityChoice of one Be Involved add-on opportunity

Add-On for Engagement

How it works: The following add-ons provide sponsors with additional visibility and engagement with conference participants and are available on a first come, first served basis. Sponsors must choose a base sponsorship circle before they are eligible to select an add-on. Leadership, Impact, and Community Circles of Giving each come with one free add-on as listed. Extra fees will be associated if multiple add-ons are selected.

Be Remembered

Included in Leadership Circle of Giving

Conference Bags (1)  – Be the brand that means business. Bags branded with your logo filled with conference materials for each participant to use and take home.  Portfolios provided by GBSN.

Cocktail Reception & Gala Dinner (2) – Be the brand behind GBSN Beyond’s signature networking event. The annual Gala Dinner is where attendees enjoy local cuisine, entertainment, and networking. GBSN coordinates promotion, catering, and logistics.

Be Noticed

Included in Impact Circle of Giving

Health & Well Being Activity (1) – Be part of participants’ health and well-being experience. Brand a morning bike ride, yoga session, meditation session, etc. Work with GBSN to incorporate other forms of visibility.

Post-Conference Site Visit (1) – Be part of participants’ Cairo experience. Brand the post-conference site visit on November 1 for up to 15 people (i.e. Networking Tour of Pyramids, or Cruise down the Nile sponsored by your company.)

Opening Welcome Reception (2) – Be the branded sponsor of the event that kicks off the conference. GBSN coordinates promotion, catering, and logistics.

Be Involved

Included in Community Circle of Giving

Networking Tea Break (4) – Be the break they’ve been waiting for. Branded signage featured throughout food service area. 

Networking Lunch (2) – Provide the mid-day meal they’ve been waiting for. Branded signage featured throughout food service area. Lunch will be delivered networking style.

Transportation (1) – Branded sponsor of the transportation between conference events. GBSN coordinates logistics for bus rentals and transfers.

Wifi (1) – Branded sponsor of the wifi available to participants within the venue.

PPE Supplies (1) – Branded sponsor of PPE supplies, i.e. masks and sanitizer provided to conference participants.


“The reason that we partner with GBSN is because we share a common worldview. Most notably, we have the common goal of developing leaders who can apply international best practice with local relevance. We do this as a business, but we also do it as a philanthropy.”

– Michael Bzdak, Corporate Contributions, Johnson & Johnson

Why should I sponsor or partner?

Support GBSN Beyond to affiliate your organization with a dynamic, innovative experience that draws the attention of students, faculty and leaders from academic institutions; professionals from civil society and industry from all over the world. Your support also helps GBSN continue its important work, improving management and leadership talent with education and training.

Supporting GBSN Beyond allows you to:

Enhance your network

with influential educators, students, and leaders in the development, corporate and public sectors.

Build awareness and maximize exposure

of your organization, activities, impact and services to a global and diverse audience.

Observe and discuss

the latest data, market trends and research findings on the future of global talent development, employability and education, including the impact of COVID-19.

Directly participate

in the development of actionable solutions through collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Visibility as a change maker

in sustainable economic and social development efforts.


Institutional Benefactor

By becoming an Institutional Benefactor, you not only award access to all students, faculty and administrators from your institution to participate in GBSN Beyond, but you also provide the opportunity to another institution’s students, faculty and administrators to participate in GBSN Beyond. In addition, Institutional Benefactors have the opportunity to develop and host a session or activity for both institution’s faculty, students or administrators including your own. GBSN will support the coordination and communication in addition to providing the platform.

Event Partner

Become a GBSN Beyond association or content partner and offer your community the opportunity to engage with global leaders in academia, government, and industry to collectively explore the critical role of business and entrepreneurship education in our global future. By becoming a partner, you commit to supporting GBSN Beyond through communication and promotion. In addition, event partners can offer their member base a 20% discount on registration.

This partnership is designed as a way for organizations to collaborate and exchange opportunities, resources and services with each other. GBSN Beyond can provide meaningful opportunities of engagement for your stakeholder base.

Contact Us

Interested in sponsoring or becoming a partner? Contact us.

Practical Information


GBSN Beyond was accessible both virtually on the Whova platform and in-person, in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Leading academic faculty, leaders and administrators, professionals from industry and civil society were invited to join us in-person in The Netherlands.

In-Person Participation


Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a major port city in the Dutch province of South Holland. The Maritime Museum’s vintage ships and exhibits trace the city’s seafaring history. The 17th-century Delfshaven neighborhood is home to canalside shopping and Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshiped before sailing to America. After being almost completely reconstructed following WWII, the city is now known for bold, modern architecture.

Locations

MEMBERS MEETING

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Kralingse Zoom 91, 3063 ND; Rotterdam, Netherlands

Monday, 7 November 13:00 – 17:00

WELCOME RECEPTION

Raderstoomboot De Majesteit

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Monday, 7 November 17:30 – 20:00

CONFERENCE PROGRAMMINg

Artis

Groote Museum Building, Koningszaal Room

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tuesday, 8 November

Gala Dinner

Het West-Indisch Huis

Herenmarkt 99, 1013 EC

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tuesday, 8 November 19:00 – 22:00

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Luiss Business School Amsterdam Hub

Nieuwe Herengracht 103, 1011 RZ

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Wednesday, 9 November 7:30 – 9:00

Impact walk & scavenger hunt

Oosterpark

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Monday, 7 November 8:30 – 10:00


Accommodations

GBSN recommends staying at one of the following hotels. Each hotel is within walking distance from the bus pick-up point, the Artis Zoo and the LUISS Business School Amsterdam campus.

Quentin Zoo Hotel

Plantage Middenlaan 33, 1018 DB Amsterdam

Price: Between EUR 94 – 129 / night

Proximity to
Luiss Amsterdam Hub: 5 minutes walking
Artis: 2 minutes walking

Wondering where to stay in Amsterdam close to everything? Our hotel is located right next Artis Zoo! The hotel is located in the area called ‘Plantage Buurt’ it is close to all Amsterdam attractions and has public transportation at the front door. Lots of restaurants, bars and shops around.

The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam

Plantage Middenlaan 48, 1018 DH Amsterdam

Price: Between EUR 140 – 180 / night

Proximity to
Luiss Amsterdam Hub: 7 minutes walking
Artis: 7 minutes walking

An impressive monumental building that is full of special details. The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam is located in the Plantage neighborhood. A green part of central Amsterdam, where the hotspots just keep popping up. The Amsterdam zoo Artis is located right across the street. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds that have a wonderful mattress and excellent quality pillows – everything you need to completely relax during a weekend break or night away.

Hotel Park Plantage

Plantage Middenlaan 26, 1018 DE Amsterdam

Price: EUR 110 – 150 / night

Proximity to
Luiss Amsterdam Hub: 7 minutes walking
Artis: 6 minutes walking

Park Plantage is located in one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful neighborhoods. The hotel is a blend of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of timeless elegance, with comfortable and stylish rooms. Hotel Park Plantage prides itself on giving each guest personal attention. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including air-conditioning, a TV, free high-speed wifi, an en-suite bathroom, and more.

Visa Information for The Netherlands

For traveling to the Netherlands, foreign nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland are exempt from the visa requirement. For some nationalities outside the EU there is no visa requirement either. 

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland

Outside EU/Schengen Area

If you want to stay in the Netherlands for less than 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. Whether you need a visa to visit the Netherlands depends on your nationality. If you are not a national of one of the countries listed above, then you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. This allows you to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.  You can use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Schengen Visa Advisor to see whether you need a visa or not. Even if you do not need a visa, you must still meet certain conditions in order to visit the Netherlands. These can be found on the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).

Please contact Emma Martens at emartens@gbsn.org if you need any conference documentation for a visa application.

Covid-19 Information and Requirements for The Netherlands

EU/Schengen Area

​​There are no coronavirus-related restrictions for entering the Netherlands for travelers who live in the EU/Schengen area or in a country participating in the EU travel rules scheme. The EU entry ban applies to other travelers who live outside the EU/Schengen area, but there are some exceptions.  The following countries are considered EU/Schenden area:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland

Outside EU/Schengen Area

An EU entry ban applies to residents of countries outside the EU/Schengen area. There are some exemptions, for example for people with proof of vaccination. This proof of vaccination must meet certain requirements.

Fully vaccinated means: the vaccination schedule consists of a single dose and this single dose has been administered (Janssen); OR the vaccination schedule consists of 2 doses and: Both doses have been administered, or 1 dose has been administered and it has been confirmed that the person vaccinated had previously been infected with the virus SARS-CoV-2.

Booster vaccination means: a booster vaccination is an additional dose you received after completing your primary vaccination. Validity begins immediately after booster vaccination – proof of vaccination is valid immediately after receiving a booster dose. No end date for validity after booster vaccination – proof of vaccination is valid indefinitely after you receive your booster vaccination.

Vaccination certificate means: If you do not live in the EU, you are subject to the EU entry ban and cannot travel to the Netherlands, unless:

  • You can show a valid, paper vaccination certificate, or
  • You can show a digital vaccination certificate issued by a country taking part in the EU Digital COVID Certificate system (ec.europa.eu).

*Note: Proof of vaccination is valid for 270 days after you received the final dose of your primary vaccination. After you receive your booster vaccination, your proof of vaccination is valid indefinitely.

Transportation

Travel By Air
The major airport in Amsterdam is Schiphol (AMS). The airport is approximately 30 minutes from the conference venue by taxi and approximately 40 minutes via public transport. 

Travel By Train 
If you are traveling by regional train, the main station in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Central. This station is approximately 10 minutes from the venue via public transport or 15 minutes via taxi.

Public Transport in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands, the public transport chip card (OV-chipkaart) is used for travel on trams, buses, metros and trains. You purchase a card that can be reused and recharged with credit at any time. Cards are available at GVB ticket vending machines, GVB Tickets & Info locations, and select newsstands and supermarkets.

Dress Code

The dress code for the conference is business casual. The dress code for the Gala Dinner is national dress.

Please note, residents in Amsterdam and Rotterdam typically get around by biking or walking. Packing comfortable shoes to be able to get around by walking and/or biking is recommended.

Weather in Amsterdam in November 

Temperatures in The Netherlands in November are mild-to-cold and you should expect some rain. The Dutch climate is quite cool and wet year-round but is unlikely to feel exceptionally cold to travelers from northern parts of similar climate countries. Average daytime temperatures in November are around 45°F (7°C) with highs around 50°F (10°C) and lows of 42°F (5°C). We recommend packing a warm jacket and an umbrella or raincoat.

Additional Logistics Questions

If you have any additional questions please reach out to the GBSN Beyond team at beyond@gbsn.org.

Registration

To emphasize our commitment to inclusivity and access, the base registration package includes one ticket to the in-person conference AND unlimited virtual access to both the pre-conference track experiences and the conference program for the institution’s community.

GBSN membership is not required to register for GBSN Beyond. Members receive exclusive access to the GBSN Members meeting and a reduced conference registration rate. Registration is open to all business school educators, students and administrators, professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil society, policy makers and representatives of foundations, aid agencies, NGOs and government officials.

Registration Rates

Base Registration Package

Member Registration Package
1,450
  • x1 In-person ticket
  • unlimited virtual access for institution
  • 3 Pre-conference Track Experiences
  • 3-day Conference Program
Non-Member Registration Package
1,700
  • x1 In-person ticket
  • unlimited virtual access for institution
  • 3 Pre-conference Track Experiences
  • 3-day Conference Program

Add-Ons

Additional In-Person Ticket
(Member Rate)
950
  • x1 In-person ticket
  • GBSN Members Only Meeting
  • Full Conference Access
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala Dinner
Additional In-Person Ticket
(Non-Member Rate)
950
  • x1 In-person ticket
  • Full Conference Access
  • Welcome Reception
  • Gala Dinner

My institution is registered, and I have a registration code.

Individuals from institutions that have already registered and purchased the base registration package still must submit an online registration form to gain access to the track activities and the virtual conference event platform. Please enter your institution’s unique code to ensure all fees are removed.

Click here to see if your institution is registered.

Online & Track Access for
Leaders, Administrators, Faculty
I have my institution’s code.
Online & Track Access for
Students from all disciplines
I have my institution’s code.

Registration Process

To Register an Institution:

This step only needs to be completed ONCE per institution. Once a school has registered, individuals from the school can register themselves to gain access to the virtual platform. To register an institution select one of the following options.

  • Member Institution Registration: If the institution is a GBSN Member (Check the member list)
  • Non-Member Institution Registration: If the institution is NOT a GBSN Member

**Once an institution is registered, Emma Martens will provide relevant marketing materials to share with your students, faculty and administrators to encourage participation**

To Register Yourself:

This step must be completed by any individual who wishes to participate in any portion of GBSN Beyond 2022. Your school must be registered to select one of the following options:

  • Additional In-Person Registration: If you are an Individual whose institution  IS registered looking to attend the in-person portion of the conference
  • Online Individual Access: If you are an Individual whose institution IS registered looking to access the online portion of the conference

* Additional Institution Sponsorship: If you would like to sponsor an additional institution you may also select this option.

Questions?

All queries related to registration should email beyond@gbsn.org or Emma Martens at emartens@gbsn.org.


Frequently Asked Questions

How does an organization pay for a registration fee and provide access to its staff, students, faculty, etc.?

The first person completing the registration will be prompted to pay during the registration process. Once registration and payment are complete, GBSN event staff will provide a unique code to share with individuals along with instructions on how to register with the institution’s unique code.

How many individuals can register per organization?

Once an organization is registered, they may have as many participants involved in each track as they would like as well as an unlimited number of individuals accessing the virtual conference.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes. As part of our commitment to access and inclusivity we are excited to offer a limited number of scholarships for schools in developing countries. Please click here to apply. The number of scholarships we are able to offer is dependent on event sponsorship.

Can I attend the virtual conference without participating in the pre-conference track experiences?

Yes, all registered participants can participate in the conference virtually regardless of track participation. Some sessions have capacity limits, so reserve your spot early.

Can I register as an individual to participate virtually?

Yes. If a registration package has already been purchased, individuals can register to participate in the track experiences and the conference virtually.

Can I register more than one individual to attend the in-person conference?

Yes. The base institutional registration package includes one in-person ticket as well as unlimited institutional access to the virtual platform. Additional in-person tickets can be purchased.

The Social Logistics Challenge

Student Team registration for the 2024 Social Logistics Challenge will open in August.

Quick Links

2023 Judges

2023 Top Teams

2022 Top Teams

2021 Top Teams

Contact

Daniella Hafner, Programs Assistant

dhafner@gbsn.org


GBSN welcomes learners from various fields to form teams and engage in an international virtual contest centered on devising solutions for social logistics issues. Upon finishing the competition, participants have the opportunity to earn an international micro-credential.

The Social Logistics Challenge is designed to immerse learners in a digital environment that promotes team-work, encourages collaboration, and stimulates innovation in addressing societal problems using logistics principles and technology. This year’s contest theme revolves around People, Technology, and Logistics.

Background

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, GBSN transitioned to the online GBSN Beyond Virtual Conference. Collaborating with the HUMLOG Institute at the Hanken School of Economics, GBSN introduced the HUMLOG Challenge – a virtual team contest focusing on practical solutions. The task given to students was to pinpoint a systematic supply chain problem in their local community and propose an innovative solution to mitigate medical and/or food supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.

In 2021, GBSN and the HUMLOG Institute once again presented the HUMLOG Challenge, this time focusing on community disaster resilience. Students were tasked to select a natural disaster relevant to their geographical location and address their community’s preparedness response and resilience levels.

Both 2020 and 2021 highlighted the potential of business students to devise captivating and inventive solutions concerning humanitarian logistics. The 2022 challenge reminded students about the essence of logistics: coordinating various activities into a unified movement of goods, services, and people. This challenge integrated this core logistics philosophy into the innovative study of social logistics, introducing a human aspect to the systems and applying logistics principles and methods to solve societal issues. This year, students are to explore the intersection of people and technology within their problem statements and/or solutions.

The transition from the HUMLOG Challenge to the Social Logistics Challenge signifies the competition’s evolution. Social Logistics presents both an unexplored territory and a unique chance for business students to collaborate with peers from different fields, integrating their expertise to create business solutions emphasizing social responsibility and awareness. The 2023 Social Logistics Challenge introduces a human factor into logistics’ systems and applies logistic principles and methods to tackle societal issues.

GBSN aims to utilize the strengths of Social Logistics, including conventional supply chain knowledge, humanitarian logistics, communication, programming, and technology. The Social Logistics Challenge will persist as a team-based virtual contest promoting interdisciplinary and multi-university cooperation.

Award Guidelines

Thanks to our Sponsors, a $5,000 scholarship prize will be awarded to the 1st place team, and $1,000 to the 2nd and 3rd place teams! The awards will be transferred via the students’ respective institution’s financial department and evenly distributed among the winning team members. The funds must be used towards educational expenses such as school materials, housing, tuitions, and programs. The management and disbursement of the funds fall under the responsibility of the university/college/faculty mentor. Teams are advised to consult with their universities about their disbursement policies.

Testimonials

As a Final Judge for the second consecutive year, this competition has been an enriching experience, and I wholeheartedly believe it deserves recognition and commendation. What sets this competition apart is its unwavering commitment to addressing real-life challenges that our society faces today. The students participating in this competition are not just presenting theoretical ideas but actively seeking solutions to pressing issues that impact our communities. Their dedication to creating positive change is truly commendable.

Pamela Steele

Supply Chain Transformation Director, Pamela Steele Associates, United Kingdom
This year’s challenge was a really interesting one and it helped us better understand the global dynamics and challenges. It was such an amazing journey to engage with global business leaders and pitch our dream ideas to them.”

2023 Top 5 Team

2023 Winning Teams Announcement

Recorded on Monday, November 13th 2023.

How does it work?

Register your team.

We encourage multi-disciplinary teams of 2-5 students from different schools, disciplines, and levels. Schools are welcome to have more than one team. GBSN will not accept individual registrations. Teams must be made of students who are currently enrolled in an institution.

Identify a local problem.

Use your logistical knowledge and training to improve a societal access problem. Be sure to identify the community of this problem, the multiple stakeholders involved, and most importantly, how this solution supports one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Develop your solution.

Develop a unique and implementable solution that can be used in a locally-relevant context. Demonstrate that solution in a creative format. This year, we are encouraging highlights of technology disruptions or solutions.

The Challenge.

Identify and define a social logistics problem in a community and propose an actionable business solution to address the problem. Social logistics involves applying logistics principles and methods to solve societal issues by considering human factors. The proposed solution should be relevant to the local community, outline the involved stakeholders, and demonstrate its alignment with one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, for the year 2023, teams are encouraged to identify any technological disruptions within the problem and/or illustrate the role of technology in their solution.

Deliverables

Each team will prepare a Solutions Package that will incorporate both written and visual elements. Teams will submit a written report and a visual creative illustration.

Solution Package

Written Report.

The written report must be no longer than 5 pages in length (double spaced) and must be in English or with English translations. It should be submitted as a PDF and should be organized into the following:

  • Problem Statement:
    • Social logistics related problem
    • Understanding the problem as it relates to its context
    • Proof of research
  • Solution development and implementation plan:
    • Business concept(s) applied in the solution
    • Proof of research
  • UN Sustainable Development Goal(s) addressed:
    • Define the UN SDG
    • Illustrate how the solution addresses the UN SDG
  • The role of technology:
    • Technological disruptions within the problem / the role of technology in the solution

GBSN does not require a specific template for submissions, MLA, APA, etc. is suitable. We are mainly concerned with the content.

Solution Package

Creative Illustration.

Creative Illustrations can include any format with visuals, such as videos, powerpoint presentations, interviews, infographics, posters, podcasts, etc. They can be submitted in PowerPoint, Google Slides, MOV, MP4, JPEG, and PNG files. Teams are encouraged to think out of the box, engage local participants in their field work, and capture local perspectives from key stakeholders.

The illustration must be in English or with an English translation. If videos are submitted, they must be limited to 3 minutes in length and include english subtitles, if relevant.

Creative illustrations should address the following:

  • Region represented
  • Social Logistics problem clearly identified
  • Business solution
  • Human factor
  • Related UN SDG(s)
  • Role of technology

Judging Criteria

Each solutions package should illustrate and consider the following:

  1. The solution must solve a problem related to access
  2. The solution must clearly demonstrate components of logistics principles, including, but not limited, to supply chain management
  3. The solution must benefit society whether on a local or global scale
  4. The solution must be locally relevant and multidisciplinary
  5. The solution must clearly incorporate one or more of the 17 SDGs
  6. The problem and/or solution must integrate a human aspect and digital element

Judging Process

Judging for this competition will happen in two phases. Phase 1 involves preliminary judging, that ultimately determines the Top Five teams to advance to the Finals Round. The Finals Round involves LIVE presentations to a panel of judges, that ultimately determines the 1st Place Winner.

Preliminary judges will review all submitted deliverables to ultimately determine the following:

  • How well your team describes the problem and its local relevance
  • Whether or not your team demonstrates creativity
  • Whether or not the solution your team develops is feasible
  • How your solution addresses one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • How does your solution address the intersection between people and technology?
Team MIT Sloan presentation in 2021 HUMLOG Challenge.

Finals Round: LIVE Presentations

The Top 5 teams will deliver a LIVE presentation to a panel of international judges

10-minute pitch presentation delivered LIVE to judges.

  • All team members must participate in the LIVE pitch for the team to be eligible to win the prize. Participation is defined as a minimum of 1 minute of speaking during the presentation. 
  • Teams can include supplemental materials to support their LIVE presentations in the finals round, including their creative illustration.

A 15-minute Q&A with the judges.

  • All team members must be present for the LIVE pitch presentation and virtual Q&A
  • Judge and team participation will be moderated by a GBSN staff member to keep time and ensure equal distribution of participation between judges and teams
  • The LIVE Pitch Presentations and Q&A portion will be recorded and broadcasted LIVE for the public to watch

Examples of Qualifying Solutions

The following are a few examples of previous qualifying social logistics solutions. Please make sure to integrate technology for this year. You can email the GBSN team if you would like us to check your problem/solution!


Example 1

As GBSN has learned from working with CIPE in Papua New Guinea, starting a business is challenging due to economic climate, government regulations, and local support. A student team from PNG could develop a solution surrounding logistically establishing a business incubation site in their local community.

Example 2

Ethiopia is a large producer of honey wine, known as Tej, however, local sellers are having difficulty storing and selling large quantities to wholesalers, especially in the current war-torn environment. Student teams could collaborate to configure a plan for mass production of Tej to assist their local economies, while keeping the businesses safe.

Example 3

Crane and Company has been providing paper for the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing since the late 17th century.  As the digital age becomes more apparent and less businesses take cash, there are several problems that can arise.  Several emerging economies, especially in the Caribbean and Latin America still rely on the US dollar for forms of payment. How can students find a solution to help the printers, distributors, and users of cash?

Example 4

Even in very economically developed countries, such as Australia, people become equal in the wake of climate change. Floods, droughts, and wildfires are among the largest forces to affect Australia’s natural habitat. How can students develop a safety preparedness logistics solution to protect the natural environment in the event of these wild occurrences and keep people safe?

Example 5

In the United States, school and mass shootings have unfortunately become widely prevalent. California has set itself apart with more shootings than any other state. A logistical solution could explore the supply chain of guns in specific cities within the state, including a look into which stores are selling weapons, and how they are abiding by the law. 

Example 6

As we all know, the invasion of Ukraine has affected nations across the globe, especially in neighboring European countries.  As countries, such as Germany, are sanctioning Russian oil, there is a massive effect on transportation within the country.  German students could look into alternative transportation logistics or even gas/oil supply chains within their communities that do not support the war.

Example 7

Education in several countries in Africa is a challenging feat, but especially in territories affected by militias and war, such as in Northeastern Nigeria, affected by Boko Haram. How can students come together to develop a solution that helps children in these areas achieve education safely?

Example 8

In the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, refugees depend on food assistance, usually in the form of vouchers.  Oftentimes, these are not always the most nutritious foods, rather they are inexpensive and easy to ship.  What solutions can be developed by teams to provide nutritionally sustainable foods to these camps?



Sponsors

GBSN would like to thank its sponsors for supporting the Social Logistics Competition! Sponsorship is used to fund the Challenge’s prizes, tools, resources, etc. that enables GBSN to build and execute a meaningful virtual learning experience for each cohort of student teams.

DHL Global Forwarding

Helping consumers connect goods to every corner of the world since 1815.  As a leading organization in logistics, DHL Global Forwarding inhibits global trade by promising to always offer reliable, flexible, and efficient deliveries to and from every country globally, in total compliance with local regulations. DHL Global Forwarding partners with businesses, listens to their needs and takes action by collecting and collaborating with their networks and partners across the whole journey.

The University of Edinburgh Business School

The University of Edinburgh Business School maintains a clear mission, focus and vision for the future including advancing their standing among business schools and being recognised as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the national and global stage. In essence this translates to “inspiring people to do business better”. Edinburgh Business School’s mission is to develop effective and responsible leaders by creating insightful knowledge and inspiring minds in dialogue with the world around them.  Their vision is to be recognised as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the international business stage.

The Kühne Foundation

The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976. Today it is renowned for its initiatives to support academic and further education as well as research in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. The Kühne Foundation is also strongly involved in medical, cultural and humanitarian projects. It is an operative foundation, which develops almost all of its projects itself. Through its extensive funding projects, the Kühne Foundation and its donor Klaus-Michael Kühne exercise their socio-political responsibility.The Kühne Foundation pursues the goal of supporting and developing logistics as an academic field. Logistics plays a cross-sectional function in the global economy and is currently facing major challenges – one clear example being the coronavirus crisis. Digitalisation, along with the call for climate and environment protection are leading to transformations that require innovative approaches.

GBSN Beyond 2022


Co-Hosted by


A vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion.

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to acknowledge a global need for cooperation as existing inequalities present multiple challenges. In order to create a space to tackle these critical challenges, GBSN Beyond was born in 2020. As GBSN enters the 20th year since its founding, we continue to learn, grow, and evolve through partnership with our members. GBSN Beyond –– an evolution of The Annual GBSN Conference –– is in its third year and served as a premier international forum that convened over 2,500+ registrants online and over 150 participants in-person from over 35+ countries. With an innovative approach to what a conference can be, GBSN Beyond provided a variety of engaging learning experiences, knowledge exchanges, and opportunities to network and connect with colleagues from across the globe.

GBSN Beyond featured three parallel track experiences delivered virtually during the month of October, leading up to a 3-day conference. This year, the parallel track experiences were held virtually and the 3-day conference November 7-9, 2022, was presented in-person and accessible online. These track experiences were designed to engage Learners, Educators, and Leaders. The conference offered a program of keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, networking activities, and more.

ACADEMIA

University leaders, including Rectors, Deans, Directors and Administrators from developed, emerging and frontier markets.

INDUSTRY

Professionals from industry dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges effectively and efficiently.

GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY

Professionals from industry, aid organizations, and civil society dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges effectively and efficiently.



Conference

November 7-9, 2022 I Amsterdam & Rotterdam, The Netherlands

GBSN Beyond delivered a variety of engaging learning experiences, knowledge exchanges, and opportunities to network and connect with colleagues from academia and industry from across the globe though an innovative hybrid environment. Historically, GBSN’s Annual Conference has been hosted at member institutions around the world. Our pivot to a virtual conference in 2020 allowed us to be more inclusive and engage a wider and diverse audience. As travel restrictions begin to ease around the world, we assembled everything we learned from our past virtual conferences and in-person conferences to deliver GBSN Beyond Together In-Person & Online.

The in-person conference was hosted in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, co-hosted by the Rotterdam School of Management and LUISS Business School. Leading academic faculty, leaders and administrators, professionals from industry and civil society were invited to join us in-person in The Netherlands.


Explore our Sessions


Core Experiences

MEMBERS MEETING

Members were invited for an exclusive meeting at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. This session included engaging ice breakers, group dialogue, and showcase presentations.

WELCOME RECEPTION

All aboard the Raderstoomboot De Majesteit! Great conversation, dinner and drinks were enjoyed at the GBSN Beyond Welcome Reception in Rotterdam.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMMINg

The conference offered a variety of program sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks and breakout rooms. Sessions were held at the ARTIS Koningszaal in Amsterdam and Luiss Business School Amsterdam Hub.

cocktail reception & Gala Dinner

Conference attendees gathered at the Het West-Indisch Huis in Amsterdam to celebrate a successful day of sessions and engaging conversation.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Colleagues convened for the final day of the GBSN Beyond at the LUISS Business School’s Amsterdam Hub with a delicious buffet breakfast and networking session.

Pre-Conference

Three Parallel Track Experiences

Educators Track

Featuring the Microsimulation Development Lab

for scholars, lecturers, trainers, and university faculty across disciplines who want to connect with like-minded colleagues on teaching innovations, research and pedagogy needed serve communities and develop talent the world needs now.

Learners Track

Featuring the Social Logistics Challenge

for graduate and undergraduate students from relevant disciplines, professionals and lifelong learners who are committed to reskill, innovate, upskill, collaborate and are interested in making an impact in their community.

Leaders Track

Featuring the GBSN-EFMD Going BEYOND Awards

for professionals who lead organizations  in academia, government, business and civil society who are interested in cultivating talent needed to tackle today’s problems and collaborative initiatives that deliver solutions.

Co-Hosts

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Leadership Circle Sponsors

Impact Circle Sponsors


Community Circle Sponsors

MIT Sloan logo

Mission Circle Sponsors


Resources: HUMLOG Competitors

Welcome to the 2021 HUMLOG Competitors Resource Page!


DATE & TIME

Conference: Nov 15-17

LOCATION

HUBB

CONTACT

beyond@gbsn.org

Quick Links

ABOUT
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SPEAKERS
RACE2IMAGINE
Educators Track
Learners Track
Leaders Track
Registration
Sponsors
FAQs
RESOURCES: HUMLOG COMPETITORS
going beyond awards
Q&A Video

Informational Kick-Off Meeting Recording
Q and A Session with Final Judges

Meet the Judges

Gyöngyi Kovács
Pete Gomez

Amédée Prouvost
Dr. Armand Bam
Courtney Davis Curtis

Student Team Intro Videos

Team AI.GRID Asian Institute of Management

Last Year’s Top 3 Team Presentations

Winning Team: Team Los Andes
2nd Place Team: Team WU (Wirtschaft Universitat Wien)
3rd Place Team: Team GIM (Goa Institute of Management)

Blogs

Strengthening Disaster Resilience: The 2021 HUMLOG Challenge

Click here to read GBSN’s CEO, Dan LeClair’s article.

National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the Importance of Paradigm Shifts for Today’s Natural Disaster Responsiveness

Click here to read GBSN’s Program Development Coordinator, Gianluca-Viorel Moldovan’s article.

Informational Webinars

SONJO: Minimizing the Adverse Health and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 through Social Capital in the Digital Era

Access the Student Handbook

2021 HUMLOG Student Handbook

Articles

  • Mechanics of Humanitarian Supply Chain Agility and Resilience and Its Empirical Validation 
    • Supply chain agility assisting with humanitarian resilience
    • The humanitarian supply chain is a complex network of NGOs, government, military, police, action aids, logistics service providers with zero tolerance attitude to provide relief to the victims of a catastrophic event or disaster in forms of providing eating materials, medicines, medical support and to ensure quick recovery or increase supply chain resilience
  • Building an Effective Disaster Management Plan
    • Quick read on business resilience with a ten-step process
    • Operational risk management
    • “Form of weather-related events, pandemics, fire, flood, labor actions, port closures and motor vehicle accidents, to name a few.”
  • Mitigation Processes
    • Supply chain resilience in correlation to practitioner based disaster management processes
    • Provides a generic integrated framework for supply chain resilience with demonstrations from Hurricane Katrina
  • FEMA’s Supply Chain Resilience Guide
    • “Quickly reestablishing flows of water, food, pharmaceuticals, medical goods, fuel, and other crucial commodities is almost always in the immediate interest of survivors and longer-term recovery.”
    • Emergency operations plans
    • Community lifelines

Guides

  • ARD-C Toolkit
    • The ARC-D toolkit is used to determine the level of a community’s disaster resilience, in two parts:
      • Part A assesses the general context of the community, capturing local population data, governance structures, built environment and ecosystem attributes, vulnerable groups, and major risk scenarios.
      • Part B assesses the community’s disaster resilience level to a chosen risk scenario through a consensus-based focus group discussion, guided by 30 key questions, each linked to a particular resilience component.
  • Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
    • The Framework was adopted at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015 and aims to achieve the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries over the next 15 years.

Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics

Race2Imagine

DATE & TIME

Conference: Nov 15-17

LOCATION

Zoom Events

CONTACT

beyond@gbsn.org

Quick Links

ABOUT
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SPEAKERS
RACE2IMAGINE
Educators Track
Learners Track
Leaders Track
Registration
Sponsors
FAQs
RESOURCES: HUMLOG COMPETITORS
going beyond awards

Existing inequalities have been exposed and exacerbated by COVID–19. Our world after the global pandemic is likely to see the proliferation of these inequalities unless we focus on the inclusive management of our multiple challenges. From access to healthcare and education to the all-encompassing disruptions of climate change, as leaders of management education we have to forge a response that recognizes and addresses with intent the disparate ways these issues affect various populations.

GBSN and Universidad de los Andes are partnering to engage university communities (students, faculty and leaders of organizations) across the globe during the month of October, leading up to GBSN Beyond. Race2Imagine is an opportunity for university communities across the globe to convene, exchange and celebrate community impact, while also offering an opportunity to directly participate in the development of proposals and actionable solutions that can be applied in different contexts.

Race2Imagine features three sessions focused on healthcare, climate change and human rights. Each session aims to facilitate the exchange of impact stories from different perspectives: students, faculty and leaders from different institutions to  share their story about an initiative they have undertaken within their local community that addresses a challenge related to one of the four GBSN Beyond themes: human rights, healthcare and climate change.  These convenings will also  share their vision about the strategies, actions and initiatives that need to be undertaken in the near future across different contexts. 



Session #1: Friday, 15 OCTOBER I 8:00 am – 10:00 am EDT

Race2Imagine aims to facilitate the exchange of impact stories from different perspectives: students, faculty and leaders from different institutions and government and civil society professionals to  share their experience within their local community that addresses challenges related to healthcare.  

This convening will share visions of the strategies, actions and initiatives that need to be undertaken in the near future across different contexts. Co-hosted with Miami Herbert Business School, guest speakers will explore and compare approaches to university-health system collaboration to achieve impact, using the example of informing the response to COVID-19.

Session #2: Friday, 22 OCT I 11:00 am – 13:00 pm EDT

This session provides a venue to discuss the role of forests in climate change. It features case studies on the enhancement of forest carbon stocks through both afforestation and reduced deforestation strategies -afforestation of otherwise degraded lands removes carbon from the atmosphere, while avoiding deforestation  reduces the influx of carbon into the atmosphere while preserving biodiversity. The ultimate goal of this session is to stimulate a reflection on how businesses may constructively engage in the use of nature-based solutions to help solve the climate crisis.

Session #3: Friday, 29 OCTOBER I 8:00 am – 10:00 am EDT

This seminar will invite participants to reflect on how  business research can have a positive effect on the promotion of human rights. To do this, the seminar will leverage the research experience of a group of professors who developed a study during the Colombian peace process with the FARC group. 

Co-hosted with Geneva School of Economics, the seminar will feature panel discussions exploring academic and industry insights on human rights in illegal mining; human trafficking; drug trafficking; refugee rights; etc.  

GBSN Beyond FAQs

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