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Save the Date! Qatar CSR Summit 2024, May 1, 2024, College of Business & Economics at Qatar University

The Changing Landscape of Labour Rights and Responsibilities in Business: Implications for Business Schools in the Middle East Facilitated by MEBAS in collaboration with ILO & GBSN Moderators: Prof. Dan LeClair, Chief Executive Officer, Global Business School Network (GBSN) Alix Nasri, Technical Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO) Panelists: Charles Autheman, Lecturer on Business and Human Rights, HEC Paris Maria Gallotti, Migration Policy Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)From 13:30 to 15:30 (Doha Local Time)The Zoom link for this live-streamed session will be shared with you three days before the event (i.e., on April 27, 2024)

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Qatar CSR Summit

Hosted by Qatar University as part of the Qatar CSR National Program, the 2nd edition of Qatar CSR Summit will take placefrom the 30 April to 2 May 2024 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) – Hall 1. CSR Summit is a significant event that focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Qatar. It addresses how organizations can align their economic, social, and environmental objectives with their operational strategies.

The Summit serves as a prime platform, bringing together professionals, industry leaders, academics, and stakeholders from around the globe to discuss, deliberate, and foster the growth of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices. They will collaborate to identify and address the major challenges in integrating CSR into core business operations, foster partnerships with key stakeholders in the private and public sectors and enhance the visibility and impact of their brands and initiatives.

Main Topics

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) trends are reshaping the way businesses operate and interact with society, impacting a range of areas from environmental sustainability to ethical supply chains. As companies increasingly prioritize minimizing their environmental footprint, they are also focusing on transparency and responsibility across their entire supply chain, upholding human rights and environmental standards.

  • Circular economy
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Ethical supply chains
  • Workplace Diversity Management and inclusion:
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Cloud Computing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Employee engagement and well-being
  • Ethical marketing and consumer awareness
  • Impact Investing
  • Climate change action
  • Human rights and fair labor practices
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ZIBS Global Dean’s Forum

ZIBS Third Global Deans’ Forum is going to take place on January 13, 4p.m. (Beijing time) on the International Campus. The forum assembles the highest echelons of leadership from premier global business schools to delve into the pivotal theme of “The Future of Education for Sustainability.” Our aim is to explore cutting-edge perspectives and best practices in the realms of social responsibility and global sustainable development within business schools.

The forum boasts the honor of featuring distinguished deans and top leaders from nine of the world’s top business schools and organisations. They will share their unique insights during a panel discussion, dissecting the mission of business schools in cultivating future business leaders. Discussions will center around innovative educational models, expanding international collaborations, and deeply embedding global social responsibility into the core of our academic pursuits. Anticipating dynamic conversations, we look forward to jointly exploring how an excellent educational system can foster business leaders with a global perspective and a strong sense of social responsibility. Leveraging the successful experiences and forward-thinking insights of our esteemed deans, we aim to delve into the best practices of business schools in the realm of sustainable development education, providing valuable guidance for the future direction of business education.

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2023 CUHK Conference on Financial Technology

Generative AI and Digital Assets – Governance and Risk Management Perspectives

2023 CUHK Conference on Financial Technology is part of the satellite event of the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023, Asia’s most anticipated international financial technology event, looking to bring together more than 1.2 million viewers who are executives, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and academics from 130+ economies. This is an opportunity to bring together the academia and industry participants, providing a platform to carry out fruitful and productive discussions, encourage the exchange of ideas and promote future collaboration opportunities.

General Information

Date: Wednesday, 1 November, 2023

Time: 9:00 – 18:00 Hong Kong

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Location: Lau Chor Tak Lecture Theatre (LT1), Yatsumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conference Theme: Generative AI and Digital Assets – Governance and Risk Management Perspectives

Language: English

Dress Code: Business Casual

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3rd Pritam Singh Memorial (PRISM) Conference

The annual conference PRISM 2023, is a flagship initiative of the foundation. Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) is the host for the PRISM Conference 2023 on the theme “Reimagining the Future of Business: The Challenges of Leadership, Digitalization, and Sustainability”. The various stakeholders from academia, business, regulators, policymakers, and multilateral agencies are invited to present insights on the future of business in a sustainable, technology-driven environment. The 3rd edition of the PRISM Conference will, therefore, delve on the dimensions of Leadership, Digitalization, and Sustainability in the context of the challenges for the future business.

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Important Dates & Submissions

  • Submission of extended abstract – 20 August, 2023
  • Decision on the acceptance of abstract – 30 August, 2023
  • Registration starting date – Open Now
  • Submission of Manuscripts – 20 October, 2023
  • Manuscript for Edited Book Publishing – 30 October, 2023
  • Conference Presentations – 17th-19th November, 2023
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About the Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation

Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation is a registered trust, dedicated to groom and mentoring leaders in academia and industry. It has been founded to take forward the legacy and life lessons of Dr. Pritam Singh. The trustees include Mr. P Dwarakanath (Former Chairman, GSK), Mr. S Y Siddiqui (Executive Advisor, Maruti Suzuki), Dr. H Chaturvedi (Director, BIMTECH), Dr. Asha Bhandarker (Distinguished Prof, IMI-Delhi) and Dr. B A Metri (Director, IIM Nagpur). Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation proposes to build a body of knowledge and facilitate management practices in the corporate sector, based on the integration of Indian ethos with Global wisdom.

The flagship initiative of the foundation has been the annual conference first conducted 17-19th November 2021, in partnership with the Jindal Global University. The second annual conference was organized at Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur in 2022. The foundation also conducts the annual competitions for Young Leaders, for Faculty and for Management students. The unique initiative of Foundation to Coach young leaders of the industry to rise to the business leadership of the country and the globe is brining prestige from community.

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3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Processing – AIKP’23

About AIKP ’23

Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Processing is playing a vital role in changing most of the sectors’ processes and landscape. AI has an enormous impact on various automation industries and their functioning converting traditional industries to AI-based factories. New algorithms are changing the way business processes and results are analyzed and predicted. Knowledge processing is the act of comprehending and then representing human knowledge in data structures; semantic models, which are conceptual diagrams of data as they relate to the real world; and heuristics, which are principles that lead to answers to every AI challenge. The way how a human think, knowledge processing transforms the data into knowledge and makes the machine think like a human and makes better decisions. This makes the humans work simple, but it has some ethical concerns that need to be sorted out. This AI and knowledge processing conference addresses the drawbacks and challenges in current practices in various sectors. The research area includes Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Knowledge representation, semantics, Bigdata analytics, Intelligent systems, fuzzy-based neural networks and other fields.

Publication

Minimum of three independent reviewers will be reviewing the paper and they will provide scientific comments on those papers. Based on their review chair will approve the paper. After a careful reviewing process, accepted papers will be submitted to publish in the proceedings with Springer in their Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series.

Best Paper Award

HCIS Best Paper Award will be awarded to the best paper published on HCIS. The best paper will be selected based on the technical quality and the review process of the initial full paper. The Award consists of a Certificate and one prize of 300 euros to the author of the Best paper.

Call for Papers

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

Theme – I: Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Processing

Theme – II: Machine Learning

Theme – III: Deep Learning

Theme – IV: Intelligent Control

Theme – V: Artificial Vision

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Building Labour Rights into Business Education: Side Session | 6 June 11:00-12:30 ICT

Background

In June 2021, different stakeholders gathered during the RBHR forum for a side session on Reimagining Business School Education with Responsible Management and Human Rights. At the time, they called for greater integration of BHR in business school curricula, sharing examples of promising practices such as the creation of dedicated BHR centers in two higher education institutions: NYU Stern School of Business (2013) and the University of Geneva/Geneva School of Economics and Management (2019).

Two years later, it is timely to take stock of the progress made and listen to business school educators and stakeholders from within and outside the region on innovative practices. These include the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the International Labour Organization, the Global Business School Network and the University of Geneva to increase the inclusion of labour rights in business school education. Within this MoU, lecturers from different countries – including Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia – gathered in Geneva in December 2022 on the occasion of the 11th UN forum on Business and Human Rights to co-design teaching material and therefore support other lecturers who wish to teach these issues with their students.

About the Session

Lecturers from different countries have co-designed one of the first teaching resources on labour rights for business school audiences, focusing on the topic of decent work in fishing. Lecturers who have participated in this global initiative and pilot tested this course in Indonesia, Switzerland and France will present this resource and share their experience engaging with students on such issues.

​Building on this experience, the panel will discuss current efforts to integrate labour rights in business school curricula and possible next steps.

Objectives

The main objectives of this session are to:

  • Inform the audience on how future business leaders are being equipped with the knowledge and skills to deal with contemporary business and human rights challenges
  • Present the newly developed “Promoting decent work and the elimination of forced labour in the fishing industry” teaching resource
  • Discuss possible strategies to accelerate the integration of labour rights issues in Asia-Pacific business education

Key Questions

Panelists will reflect on the following questions:

  • How are business school students being educated on business and human rights challenges?
  • What are the key concepts and skills students can learn in business schools to tackle decent work deficits they will meet once in the labour market?
  • How can business school lecturers from different universities cooperate to develop material for collective use?
  • What bridges exist between business school education, United Nations specialized agencies, and other relevant stakeholders?
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Woxsen University in Collaboration With Coursera is Organizing an Unconference on theFuture of Online Education

The School of Business & School of Law, Woxsen University in collaboration with Coursera are hosting an online “Unconference” on May 29th, 2023, to discuss the next immediate concerns, solutions, and initiatives institutions have with liquid learning.

The online education industry has been rapidly evolving over the years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this transformation. As institutions continue to shift towards online learning, it has become imperative to explore and implement innovative solutions to ensure a seamless transition to this new learning environment.

The event will take place on May 29th, 2023, at 6:30/7 PM (IST), and will be conducted entirely online.

The theme of this year’s unconference is “Beyond Reality: Uniting Communities through the Metaverse, AR, and VR in Online Education.” The unconference aims to explore the potential of the metaverse, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) in revolutionizing the online education industry. The event will feature seven panelists, including one from Woxsen University and one from Coursera.

The unconference will provide a platform for deans, directors, rectors, VCs, VPs, and senior industry professionals to discuss the latest trends, success stories, and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of online learning. The event will explore how the metaverse, AR, and VR can be used to create interactive and collaborative learning spaces that transcend physical boundaries. The unconference will also delve into the potential of leveraging these technologies to create more engaging and personalized learning experiences for students.

The unconference promises to be an exciting event for educators, students, and anyone interested in the future of online education. Participants can expect a highly interactive and collaborative learning environment, where they can connect and engage with industry experts and peers from around the world.

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Global Executive Summit 2023 | Presented by Woxsen University

Woxsen University is delighted to share with you an excellent opportunity to network with the prime goal to learn, connect, aspire and innovate.

We would like to invite you to the Global Executive Summit 2023, which will be held in person at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India, from 14-15 September 2023.

The Global Executive Summit is an exclusive event that brings together the world’s most influential academic leaders, business leaders, thought leaders, and industry experts for a two-day conference aimed at sharing insights and strategies for success in today’s rapidly changing academic and business landscape.

At the Global Executive Summit, attendees have the opportunity to participate in high-level discussions on topics ranging from higher education, global economics and emerging markets to disruptive technologies and innovation. Through a combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees gain valuable insights on the latest trends and best practices in their industries, and learn how to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

In addition to the informative sessions, the Global Executive Summit also provides ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. Attendees have the chance to connect with peers from around the world, build valuable relationships, and explore potential business partnerships.

The Global Executive Summit is the ultimate event for executives and business leaders looking to stay at the forefront of their industries, connect with other industry experts, and gain valuable insights that can help them take their organizations to the next level. 

Theme: Re-imagining Higher Education #FutureYou

Location: Woxsen University, Hyderabad

Objective: In continuation of GIS and ECF 2022, we invite you to join us at GES 2023. The objective is – Revise the Future Steps and Activities in Higher Education ensuring a Sustainable and Innovative Growth for all Learners

Expected Outcomes: The renewal of the joint call to action in the form of a Manifesto ensuring a set of outcome-driven guidelines that centralize the ground activities. A Manifesto 2023 edition will be signed.

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Woxsen University – 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Processing | AIKP’23

Conference Details:

School of Business and AI Research Centre, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas, MN, USA is organizing the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Processing – AIKP’23 (Scopus Indexed Conference) from 6th to 8th October 2023.

Aim & Scope of the Conference:

Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Processing is playing a vital role in changing most of the sectors’ processes and landscape. AI has an enormous impact on various automation industries and their functioning converting traditional industries to AI-based factories. New algorithms are changing the way business processes and results are analyzed and predicted. Knowledge processing is the act of comprehending and then representing human knowledge in data structures; semantic models, which are conceptual diagrams of data as they relate to the real world; and heuristics, which are principles that lead to answers to every AI challenge. The way how a human think, knowledge processing transforms the data into knowledge and makes the machine think like a human and makes better decisions. This makes the humans work simple, but it has some ethical concerns that need to be sorted out. This AI and knowledge processing conference addresses the drawbacks and challenges in current practices in various sectors. The research area includes Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Knowledge representation, semantics, Bigdata analytics, Intelligent systems, fuzzy-based neural networks, and other fields. 

Publications:

All accepted papers will be published in the proceedings with Springer in their Communications in Computer and Information Science Series (Scopus).

Paper Submission
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Important Dates:

Last date to submit the full paper: 5th  July 2023
Intimation of the acceptance of paper: 20th  July 2023

Last date to submit the revised paper: 20th  August 2023

Mode of Conduct:

Hybrid

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Woxsen University – India’s Academic Support Partner at the Tech4Democracy Venture Day Delhi 2023

Tech4Democracy Venture Day Delhi

Woxsen University is pleased to announce that it will be the Indian Support Partner at the upcoming Tech4Democracy Venture Day Delhi 2023, organised by IE University, and ORF. The event will take place on March 2nd, 2023, in New Delhi, India, and will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, and academics to discuss the intersection of technology and democracy and its impact on the future.

“We are delighted to be a support partner at the Tech4Democracy Venture Day Delhi 2023”, said Dr. Raul V. Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University. “Our focus on entrepreneurship and innovation aligns perfectly with the goals of the event, and we believe that our participation will also be a relevant factor for the event.”

The Initiative

Tech4Democracy consists of two interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars:

  • A Global Entrepreneurship Challenge to identify entrepreneurs developing innovative digital technologies that contribute to the advancement of democracy around the globe. The Challenge is composed of five Venture Day competitions in five continents: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and South America. Entrepreneurs will be evaluated based on their contribution to democratic values, technological innovation, viability/scalability and interest for potential investors, and the experience, knowledge, skills, and diversity of their teams.
  • A long-term line of applied research that will map the state of the art of the field of democracy-affirming technologies and guide policymakers, industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs who wish to advance technological progress in a manner that promotes freedom, equality, solidarity and inclusion.

Areas of Innovation

We seek startups/scaleups that develop usable democracy-affirming technologies such as the following:

Data for Policymaking

  • Technologies that allow for better data collection, processing, and visualization, in order to inform policy-making and decision-making processes in a way that is respectful of privacy and individual rights.

Responsible AI and Machine Learning

  • Automated decision-making systems that provide equal opportunity, do not discriminate, and are fair, explainable, auditable, ethical, and accurate.

Tools to Fight Disinformation

  • Technologies that support fact-checking efforts, identify bot activity or work on social data to promote accurate information on key matters, including electoral processes.

Digital Identity and Trust

  • Transparency technologies and identity recognition or protection technologies that ensure inclusive access to digital public services and protection of sensible data.

Transparent and Inclusive Government Data

  • Technologies that promote accountability and inclusive services and foster economic growth through the provision of data, services, and resources that startups, scaleups, and SMEs can leverage to generate business.

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