Join us for our official Kick-Off event for the Africa Business Concept Challenge 2023!
We are so excited to welcome Student Teams, Investor Experts, Judges, and more to our opening event for ABCC 2023! GBSN CEO, Dan LeClair, Peaqs Co-Founder and Director, Peter Martin Holst, and ABCC’s Head Mentor and Academic Advisor, Rickie Moore, will be welcoming competing teams for this year’s competition. Afterwards, the platform will officially launch into Phase 1 and the development begins.
This is also a great opportunity to meet other teams and ask any last minute questions.
AUC School of Business is hosting the first Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) Chapter Africa at the AUC New Cairo Campus. The meeting will consist of two sessions as well as a campus tour.
The event will be live streamed on the School’s Facebook page.
Date
Wednesday, January 11
Session Details
Session One (9:30 – 11 am Cairo) will feature Mette Morsing, head, PRME Secretariat, Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim, professor at AUC School of Business and chair, PRME Chapter Africa, Mumbi Wachira, professor at Strathmore University Business School and vice-chair, PRME Chapter Africa, Cobus Oosthuizen, professor at Milpark Business School, CSC, PRME Chapter Africa, Hadia FakhrEldin, professor at British University in Cairo (BUE) Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Political Science, CSC, PRME Chapter Africa, and Ahmed Abdel Meguid, professor at AUC School of Business and PRME i5 Expert Pedagogy Group.
Session Two (11:15 am – 12:45 pm Cairo) will be moderated by Ralph Hamann, professor at the UCT Graduate School of Business, and will feature Moses Acquaah, professor and department head of management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Laura Spence, professor of business ethics, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and international research fellow, Centre for Corporate Reputation, Saїd Business School, University of Oxford, UK, Joseph Lekunze, research associate professor at the North-West University (NWU) Business School of South Africa, Noha El-Bassiouny, vice dean for academic affairs, professor and chair of marketing at the Faculty of Management Technology, the German University in Cairo (GUC), Dan LeClair, CEO, Global Business School Network (GBSN), Helmi Hammami, full professor of accounting and auditing, senior advisor for knowledge transfer and academic outreach, Rennes School of Business, and Mark Smith, professor and director, Stellenbosch Business School. This session will discuss the implications of COP27 on responsible management education in Africa.
Business Forward, the knowledge portal of The American University in Cairo School of Business, is hosting the fifth edition of its annual event! The event will also be live-streamed virtually.
The fifth edition of the anticipated Business Forward Annual Event takes stock of the past year’s economic performance and provides expert perspectives on the future outlook and suggested remedies through in depth analysis of local and global trends. It brings in academic, professional and industry perspectives on current economic challenges manifested in a weakening local currency, rising inflation and foreign debt, and a shrinking private sector.
The end goal of the event would be a white paper that provides actionable suggestions for policymakers and other stakeholders to address the current complex economic challenges; an exercise that will reflect on the discussions of the event and will be led by the AUC School of Business Department of Economics, which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the day of the event.
In recognition of the critical role Business Schools in Africa are expected to play in addressing Climate Change goals, AUC School of Business is hosting a roundtable for African business school deans on November 7 on campus.
The event is held in preparation for the upcoming 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which will be held from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This event is a collaboration between AUC School of Business, the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Chapter Africa, and the Business Schools for Climate Leadership in Africa (BS4CLA) initiative.
The roundtable aims to develop an Africa tailored framework of action for African business schools to collaboratively work together (in coordination with the private sector and civil society) that matches their needs and adapts to the realities of the continent.
Yearly the Eduniversal World Convention takes place in a new geographical zone to highlight the richness and diversity of higher education in the world. After 2 virtual editions, Eduniversal brings back to its initial mission to gather education leaders across borders with a new 4 days in person event.
Africa is not only significant in terms of economy growth, innovations, culture, leadership, politics, ethics, diversity… Africa appears also in HE industry as the most promising and dynamic continent of the XXI century. As the second biggest continent in the world, Africa has more than 30 countries represented in the Eduniversal Official Selection with 75 academic institutions in the Best 1000 Business Schools ranking (www.eduniversal-ranking.com). As such, Egypt is appointed as hosting country for the upcoming COP 27 to be held in November 2022.
Gateway to the Nile delta, where the lower Nile separates into the Rosetta and Damietta branches, Cairo is the Africa’s largest city with nearly 9 million inhabitants located in the northeast of the country.
Thus, it appeared obvious to restart our global tour for the second time in Africa and to celebrate the 15th Eduniversal World Convention in the beautiful and so enriching city of Cairo, known as the “mother world” or “city of victory”.
At the 2022 Eduniversal Awards and Trophies of Excellence ceremonies, institutions achievements and results will be celebrated and rewarded.
Expand your academic network meeting in person during the event with your colleagues coming from all over the world.
AUC School of Business will be hosting for the first time the 32nd CEMS Annual Events and 2022 Graduation Ceremony at the Pyramids of Giza. CEMS is the global alliance of leading business schools, multinational companies and NGOs that together offer the CEMS Master in International Management.
Attended both physically and virtually by over 7,000 members of the CEMS community, the event represents an exceptional opportunity to bring together the entire community for discussions, decision-making, networking, and the graduation of CEMS MIM students.
The Annual Events are the highlight of the CEMS year, and consist of a series of academic and corporate meetings and culminate with a special graduation of the CEMS MIM cohort of 1,348 graduates from 78 nationalities.As an education pioneer and regional leader, AUC School of Business officially ratified and joined the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education in November 2017. The School is the first business school from the Arab region and the African continent to join the CEMS network. In 2019, the School welcomed its first CEMS MIM cohort, and today, 16 students have graduated from the first two cohorts, with the third cohort graduating this year.
WELCOME
Dear CEMS friends, colleagues, and graduates,
On behalf of the AUC School of Business, I welcome you to the 32nd CEMS Annual Events in Egypt from November 30 to December 2, 2022. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to organize the annual CEMS conference with its range of social and networking events and its long-anticipated graduation ceremony for the upcoming 2021-2022 CEMS graduates at the iconic Pyramids of Giza.
As an education pioneer and regional leader, AUC School of Business officially ratified and joined the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education in November 2017. We are proud to be the first business school from the Arab region and the African continent to join the CEMS network. In 2019, the school welcomed its first CEMS MIM cohort, and today, 16 students have graduated from the first two cohorts, with the third cohort graduating this year.
The CEMS program, with its unique mix of global exposure, rigorous syllabus, and powerful combination of theoretical knowledge and experiential learning, is a perfect fit with the school’s goals and aspirations in developing truly global responsible citizens.
I am sure your CEMS journey has been both enriching and informative. Your graduation is the occasion to celebrate this achievement while charting a path to a bright and fulfilling future. We are excited to partake in your celebration of the next chapter in your life here in Egypt, the land where majestic history and rich civilization converge with modern life.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus and our vibrant country with its bustling life, sound, beauty, and excitement!
Sincerely,
Sherif Kamel
Dean, School of Business
Egypt – an enigmatic land with a glorious past and vibrant present.
Home to half of the world’s colossal antiquities, the cradle of civilization has contributed significantly to the present-day transformation of humanity; rekindling the world’s appreciation for writing, astronomy, art, and architecture.
From Talaat Harb’s legendary Studio Misr founded in the 30’s to rival Hollywood’s studios, to the inspirational literature of Noble Artis Naguib Mahfouz, Egypt’s contemporary history continues to follow in the footsteps of its ancestors, acting as a strong regional force, as well as an active brain on the world stage to impact everything from art and culture to education and development.
Boasting an unrivaled reputation as the top private business school in Egypt and one of the best in Africa and the Arab world, the AUC School of Business is dedicated to realizing a positive human impact that is scalable and sustainable. The School is committed to shaping the business leaders, entrepreneurs and change agents of tomorrow by harnessing leadership, integrity, ambition and excellence.
Alongside its academic and professional programs, the School encompasses six research centers, a startup incubator and a business and economy digital publication that collectively enrich knowledge in the School’s focus areas of entrepreneurship, family business, responsible business and economic development.
Alumni and visitors will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative antigen test on the same day of the visit to access campus. Antigen testing is available either at the drive-thru at Gate 2, walk through outside Gate 4 (both units operate seven days a week from 10 am till 10 pm), or at the antigen testing station at Pepsi entrance (Saturday till Thursday from 8:30 am till 9 pm – cash only). Hours are subject to change by Speed Lab. Learn More
Your Trip
An unforgettable graduation by the Great Pyramids of Giza
The sprawling capital of Egypt, Cairo is one of the largest cities in Africa. Thriving on the banks of the Nile River, the city offers a variety of elegant Nile-View stays. Start planning your trip– from getting your paper work done to booking everything.
The 15th Eduniversal World Convention (EWC), the global educational, networking and multi-concept event, will be hosted by AUC School of Business in Cairo for the first time from October 30 to November 2, 2022.
Eduniversal is an annual ranking of business schools and universities in over 150 countries based in France. Building skills and learning and reconnecting with peers before, during and after the Convention with the Networking Matching Tool. The event will also announce the following awards and recognitions. Participants will be able to showcase their institutions, expand their academic network and boost their partnerships and alliances.
The event will be held both in person and virtually, and will include the following key elements:
Plenaries
Breakout sessions
Group discussions with academic experts
Professionals sharing knowledge
Yearly the Eduniversal World Convention takes place in a new geographical zone to highlight the richness and diversity of higher education in the world. After 2 virtual editions, Eduniversal brings back to its initial mission to gather education leaders across borders with a new 4 days in person event.
Africa is not only significant in terms of economy growth, innovations, culture, leadership, politics, ethics, diversity… Africa appears also in HE industry as the most promising and dynamic continent of the XXI century. As the second biggest continent in the world, Africa has more than 30 countries represented in the Eduniversal Official Selection with 75 academic institutions in the Best 1000 Business Schools ranking (www.eduniversal-ranking.com). As such, Egypt is appointed as hosting country for the upcoming COP 27 to be held in November 2022.
Gateway to the Nile delta, where the lower Nile separates into the Rosetta and Damietta branches, Cairo is the Africa’s largest city with nearly 9 million inhabitants located in the northeast of the country.
Thus, it appeared obvious to restart our global tour for the second time in Africa and to celebrate the 15th Eduniversal World Convention in the beautiful and so enriching city of Cairo, known as the “mother world” or “city of victory”.
At the 2022 Eduniversal Awards and Trophies of Excellence ceremonies, institutions achievements and results will be celebrated and rewarded.
Expand your academic network meeting in person during the event with your colleagues coming from all over the world.
The Shared Value Africa Initiative and Shift Impact Africa proudly present the 6th annual Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda on 25-26 October 2022.
The Summit brings together forward-thinking African business leaders, as well as political and non-governmental stakeholders, to inspire African solutions for Africa’s challenges. This year’s programme centres on the use of the Shared Value business management model to create technological and business solutions to bridge digital inclusion gaps and drive economic growth across Africa.
The Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit has been Africa’s premier Shared Value business event since its inception in 2017. Every year, the Summit assembles business leaders and change makers to investigate how Shared Value thinking and strategic partnership can create people-centred sustainable business solutions. Through in-depth discussions, experience sharing and collaboration, the Summit enables businesses to interrogate how they operate through the ‘profit with purpose’ lens and become growth catalysts.
One Africa, One Voice
The unifying theme ‘One Africa, One Voice’ underscores the need for organisations to work together across borders and industries for the benefit of all. The 2022 Summit will approach this theme through the lens of connectivity, interrogating how business can close the gaps in Africa’s digital landscape to promote economic growth and move the continent forward.
The Shared Value Africa Initiative is a pan-African organisation and the regional partner of the global Shared Value Initiative. It assists and collaborates with organisations to profitably address social and environmental issues through the core business and build prosperous and sustainable economies and societies in Africa through a focus on profit with purpose.
Shift Impact Africa is a women-owned advisory and consulting firm that assists organisations to unlock the power of a Shared Value sustainability strategy centered on social and environmental impacts. We advocate strongly for profit with purpose, founded on the belief that business can create both economic value and value for society
Founded in 2005, eLearning Africa is the leading pan-African conference and exhibition on ICT for Education, Training & Skills Development. The three day event offers participants the opportunity to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, as well as to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Over 14 consecutive years, eLearning Africa has hosted more than 18,000 participants from 100+ different countries around the world, with over 80% coming from the African continent. More than 3,830 speakers have addressed the conference about every aspect of technology supported learning, training and skills development.
Join us from May 11 – 13, 2022 in Kigali and make connections with the key people shaping the future of education and training on the African continent. Network with top educational decision makers and professionals, investors, experts, policy makers and practitioners from governments and inter-governmental organisations, public and private education and corporate learning and development.
The Dunning Africa Centre (DAC) at Henley Business School Africa is launching a new webinar series in May for leaders in Africa, which will tap the continent into an international research agenda and aims to unlock more global opportunities for African business. Their inaugural virtual event will tackle the question of how Africa became marginalized and how we can begin to fix this. Join their monthly event, which will take place every month on the first Thursday.
African Marginalization: Mobilizing to Mainstream the African Continent
Despite the optimism felt at the turn of the new millennium, the 21st century has not (yet) turned out to be Africa’s major growth point.
The Facts
Most African economies remain dependent on exporting low-value added goods, mainly in mining and agriculture.
There has been an overall decline in manufacturing activities, with movement towards a knowledge economy limited and patchy across Africa.
Intra-African trade and investment remains low.
With a handful of significant exceptions, there are few African multinational firms that are globally competitive.
Debate Agenda
Are there reasons to remain optimistic?
What are the causes of the malaise?
Have we addressed the initial conditions necessary for sustained economic growth?
From a policy perspective: have we addressed the challenges for good governance and infrastructure, or is the expectation that we should have already achieved this?
What can the private sector do to build partnership and unification across sectors?
The DAC isn’t a place, it’s a continent-wide conversation for leaders. This series allows Africa’s top business minds and global experts to debate and discuss contemporary issues affecting African business. More than this, it allows you to join-in the conversation.
The Dunning Africa Centre, which is affiliated to the prestigious John H. Dunning Centre for International Business in the UK, will energise collaboration between top African scholars, business leaders and other experts. Together, this will drive enquiry into the impact of globalisation on international business from an African perspective. It will also seek to reposition African business as a significant and dynamic global player.
It is time for Africa to reclaim its identity and make authentic, assertive inroads into the global business market. Africans do business like no-one else. We have a unique outlook and hard-won experience in one of the most challenging and complex business environments on the planet.
Our topics have been sourced from African business people across the continent, and cover the pressing questions facing African businesses today:
● How should African businesses establish their identity in international markets? ● What are the challenges and opportunities we face when securing investments overseas? ● How should African businesses engage with large, inward investors?
An essential element of the DAC webinar is that business people from across Africa can offer their unique insights and perspectives. We have designed the platform so that the conversation can expand across industries and provide a unified path forward. Every voice counts.
