Join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community in the next installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south.
In Part IV: Skills and Development in Business Education, experts from academia and industry will explore the critical talent needs of a sustainable and low carbon energy economy, as well as the role of business schools in supporting a transitioning workforce. We’ll explore questions such as:
What new roles are emerging and where are the greatest gaps in availability of talent to fill these new roles?
What specific knowledge and skills enable individuals trained in traditional disciplines like finance, marketing, and strategy, to be better prepared for careers in this sector?
What is the current state of the leadership pipeline for the energy sector, at both local and multinational levels?
How can business schools best support the workforce development, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and organizational strategy insights needed to power the energy transition and sustain economic growth and development?
Join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community in Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Part III: Technology as we convene a multi-part series to explore key elements of the energy transition journey, through the lens of the global north and global south. During this discussion, hear from topic experts from academia and industry as we explore how technology plays a role within the global energy transition. Join us as we dive deeper into how the technology advancements on energy efficiency can achieve a sustainable and low carbon future.
Technology plays a crucial role in spearheading the green energy transition, revolutionizing our approach to energy generation, distribution, and consumption. It presents innovative solutions that combat climate change and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Notably, significant progress has been made in renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power, making them more efficient and cost-effective, resulting in their widespread adoption. Smart grid systems leverage technology to optimize the integration of renewable sources into the energy grid, ensuring efficient energy distribution. Additionally, energy storage technologies, such as advanced batteries, play a pivotal role in seamlessly incorporating intermittent renewable sources by storing surplus energy for future use. While technology contributes to mitigating the environmental impact of traditional energy sources, it also creates fresh economic opportunities and fosters sustainable development.
Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge the challenges and limitations associated with technological advancements. Integration of new technologies necessitates the concurrent evolution of policies, markets, human interactions, and adoption. To delve further into the opportunities and challenges concerning technology in the energy transition, please join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community in their six part series, “Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Part III: Technology.”
The world is undergoing a transition to an energy future that involves reducing the environmental impact of energy use while ensuring modern energy access for a growing global population. This will require reducing the emissions of existing hydrocarbon fuels, developing renewable energy sources, and deploying new energy use and efficiency technologies.
Join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community as we convene a multi-part virtual series to explore key elements of the energy transition journey, through the lens of the global north and global south. The second session in our series is Repurposing Legacy Assets. During this discussion, hear from topic experts from academia and industry as we explore the challenges and benefits of repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructures for a low carbon energy future. Join us as we dive deeper into how the actions of various stakeholders, specifically financial institutions, companies and governments, can find a path to a more orderly transition.
Many African business schools have been adopting research models that are popular in the United States and Europe. Demonstrating success with such models has many benefits, including increasing legitimacy (e.g., international accreditation) and reputation/rankings. But is it a good fit? Are there trade offs, especially when it comes to relevance and impact? This session will explore this question and offer insights to scholars and leaders of business schools for navigating the complex and changing research environment in Africa.
The mission of Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is “to foster the general advancement of knowledge and scholarship in the theory and practice of management among African scholars and/or academics interested in management and organization issues in Africa”. This exciting organization brings together people with an interest in management in Africa. Membership in AFAM provides a platform for building collaborative and supportive relationships for and with African and other scholars in the Diaspora who engage in, or who have an interest in research on management and organizations in Africa.
As the Fintech industry continues to rapidly evolve, the role of Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly important. As such, it is vital to consider how Fintech education needs to adapt to ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in an AI-driven world.
What should we teach and learn in an AI world? As part of the UK Fintech Week (April 17-21), the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) and GBSN is convening a topic focused, intimate conversation bringing together top academics and leading practitioners to discuss the intersection of education and the impact of AI, and explore the future of Fintech education.
When
Thursday, 20 April I 8:00 – 10:30 am
Location
London, England
* Light breakfast will be served at 8:00am
Participation
Please note, this roundtable is closed and by invitation only. Any inquiries regarding participation can be sent to Nicole Zefran at nzefran@gbsn.org.
Some of the world’s biggest investors have been linked to deforestation of crucial habitats like the Amazon Rainforest. Efforts to tackle deforestation that supports sustainable and economic development and the global transition towards sustainable production are just a few ways financial institutions can focus on sustained engagement.Hosted by the GBSN for Sustainable Finance & ESG Investing Impact Community.
Join the GBSN for Sustainable Finance & ESG Investing Impact Community as we convene dueling perspectives on the financial implications associated with nature and the preservation of biodiversity focusing on the Amazon biome and other ecosystems. Hear from leading academic perspectives as we dive deeper into the risk associated with nature and the preservation of biodiversity.
Ex-President, Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG) and Co-Facilitator at the Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forest and Agriculture Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG) Brazil
The global energy transition will involve the accelerated deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. For the most, part big tech companies have committed to achieving zero emissions from their own activities. But it is their work in digitalization, artificial intelligence and information systems that could be potential game-changers in creating the smarter, more flexible energy systems needed to get to net-zero emissions.
The GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community is pleased to convene a five-part virtual series, Powering the Energy Transition: A Take of Two Hemispheres. The series will explore key elements of the energy transition journey through the global north and global south lens. Sessions will bridge attention to common goals with deep dives into critical nuances that differentiate the energy transition stories unfolding in different parts of the globe.
Join us for Part I: Setting the Stage, on Tuesday, 2 May at 10:00am EDT/19:00 CEST, co-hosted by University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Wits Business School, and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Leaders from academia and industry will help to set the stage for our series looking at the energy transition journeys in the global north and south. We will explore the different energy transition paths through a north/south lens, and deep dive into areas in which those stories intertwine with common purpose and opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across a global network of business schools and their industry partners.
Director African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC), the Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa
Registration
This virtual series welcomes all individuals interested in the topic. To secure your seat for the Part 1: Setting the Stage, please complete the registration form below.
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.
CIPE and GBSN have been collaborating on a year-long project to fund research investigating the impact of anti-corruption compliance training in emerging markets with the goal of providing new empirical data on the impact of these trainings. The panel will focus on the findings from studies conducted by two of CIPE’s partners / GBSN Members: Lagos Business School (LBS) and Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
The panel will be hosted on Zoom on Thursday the 2nd of March at 8am EST/ 2pm WAT/ 8pm WIB. The session will be co-hosted by Dan Le Clair (CEO, GBSN), Rob Vember (Director of Programs & Partnerships, GBSN), Michele Crymes (Program Director, ACGC) and Niki Linganur (Associate Program Officer, ACGC).
GBSN Members are Invited to January’s Cross-Border Collab: Navigating the Nexus of Business Education and Global Development
We are excited to kick off the year with a dynamic and thought-provoking Collab with Professor Carlos Lopes. Lopes is Chair of the African Climate Foundation’s Advisory Council, an Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, London and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The conversation will delve into the intersection of academia and global development. Professor Lopes, will share his perspective on how educational institutions can play a more active role in advancing sustainable development goals and fostering positive change.
Professor Carlos Lopes, with his wealth of experience in international affairs, will provide the group with a deep understanding of the global dynamics shaping economies and societies. He will share his views on the pivotal role that education, particularly business education, can play in preparing leaders who are not only skilled in management but also socially responsible and attuned to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. The upcoming Collab is expected to transcend the traditional boundaries of academia and policy, as we explore innovative ways to bridge the gap between education and real-world impact.
This Collab will help GBSN members navigate through the challenges and opportunities that arise at the nexus of business education and global development. We will examine our network’s shared passion for creating a more sustainable and equitable future, underscoring the importance of cross-sector collaboration and a holistic approach to education. The Collab will serve as an inspiring exploration of the potential synergies between academia and international development, providing valuable insights for GBSN Members.
We hope you will join us to explore a variety of questions like:
How can educational institutions actively contribute to advancing sustainable development goals?
In what ways can business education prepare leaders to not only excel in management but also be socially responsible and adaptable to the complexities of a rapidly changing world?
How might the GBSN Network support innovative approaches in bridging the gap between education and real-world impact, particularly at the intersection of academia and global development?
Cross-Border Collabs are exclusive gatherings for GBSN members, focused on engaging our community to tackle some of the greatest challenges of our time. Facilitated by topic experts, these session will provide a place for our members be active participants in our mission of improving management and entrepreneurship education for the developing world. Collabs are held monthly on every first Thursday of the month. Collabs are an exclusive opportunity for member school ambassadors, deans and leading faculty members.
