GBSN Events

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part IV: Skills & Development in Business Education


DATE & TIME

Tuesday 29 August

10:00 – 11:30 EDT/ 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Home Page


General Information

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?

Date & Time

Tuesday, 29 August at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/16:00 CEST – 17:30 CEST

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Speakers

  • Kelly Collins

    Senior Director of Graduate & Alumni Career Services
    C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
    USA
  • Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim

    Associate Professor of Operations Management & Chair at UN PRME Chapter Africa
    American University in Cairo
    Egypt
  • Mpho Mookapele

    Chief Executive Officer
    Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA)
    South Africa
  • Diana E. Páez

    Senior Director, Energy & Mobility
    William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan
    USA

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part III: Technology


DATE & TIME

Tuesday 25 July

10:00 – 11:30 EDT/ 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Home Page


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.”

Date & Time

Tuesday, 25 July at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT / 16:00 CEST – 17:30 CEST

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Speakers

  • Dr. Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal

    Associate Professor – Department of Technology and Operations Management
    Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) Erasmus University
    Netherlands
  • Thembakazi Mali

    Senior Vice President for Research and Technology
    Sasol
    South Africa
  • Thabo Molekoa

    Chairman
    MD Siemens Energy
    South Africa
  • Jos Röling

    Senior Architect
    IBM Global Business Services, Center of Competence for Energy and Utilities
    Netherlands

More information coming soon.

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part II: Repurposing Legacy Assets


DATE & TIME

Tuesday, 27 June

10:00 – 11:30 EDT/ 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Home Page


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.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 27 June

  • Singapore: 10:00PM
  • Beijing: 10:00PM
  • Sao Paolo: 11:00AM
  • Washington D.C. 10:00AM
  • Lagos: 3:00PM
  • Cape Town: 5:00PM
  • Dubai: 7:00PM
  • Mumbai: 8:30PM

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Speakers

  • Thulani Sikhulu Gcabashe

    Founder and Executive Chairman
    BuiltAfrica Holdings
    South Africa
  • Wouter Jacobs

    Academic Director of the Leadership in Commodity Trade and Supply Networks
    Erasmus University
    Netherlands
  • Eveline Otten

    Energy Transition Advisor
    Shell Netherlands
    Netherlands
  • Dr. Stanley Semelane

    Head of Stakeholder Relations, ESG & Sustainability
    Sasol Limited
    South Africa

Business Research for Africa by Africans

DATE & TIME

Tuesday 2 May

9:00 – 10:00 EST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

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. 

Speakers

When?

Thursday, 2 May, 2023

  • 9:00am Washington D.C.
  • 3:00pm Paris
  • 2:00pm Lagos
  • 6:30pm Mumbai
  • 9:00pm Singapore

Partners

African Academy of Management

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.

AI and the Future of Fintech Education: Leadership Roundtable

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 20 April

8:00 am EDT

LOCATION

In-person; London

CONTACT

Nicole Zefran, nzefran@gbsn.org

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.

Biodiversity – Assessing the Financial Links to Natural Capital | Virtual Debate


DATE & TIME

Wednesday, April 6

7:00-8:30 EDT/ 13:00-14:30 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@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.

Date & Time

Thursday, 6 April

  • Singapore: 7:00PM
  • Beijing: 7:00PM
  • Sao Paolo: 8:00AM
  • Washington DC: 7:00AM
  • Lagos: 12:00PM
  • Cape Town: 1:00PM
  • Dubai: 3:00PM
  • Mumbai: 4:30PM

Moderator

  • Viviane Torinelli

    Co-Founder Brazilian Alliance of Sustainable Finance and Investments (BRASFI)
    Guest Professor FDC for Sustainable Finance and Investment
    Brazil

Speakers

  • Marcello Brito

    Ex-President, Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG) and Co-Facilitator at the Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forest and Agriculture
    Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG)
    Brazil
  • Danielle Carreira

    Head of Finance Sector Engagement
    Tropical Forest Alliance at World Economic Forum
    United Kingdom
  • Dr. Vian Sharif

    Group Head of Sustainability
    FNZ Group
    United Kingdom

Register

Secure your seat by registering using the button below.

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part 1: Setting the Stage


DATE & TIME

Tuesday 2 May

10:00 – 12:00 EDT/ 16:00 – 18:00 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

QUICK LINKS

Series Home Page

GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community


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.

Date & Time

Tuesday 2 May

  • Singapore: 10:00PM
  • Beijing: 10:00PM
  • Sao Paolo: 11:00AM
  • Washington DC: 10:00AM
  • Lagos: 3:00PM
  • Cape Town: 5:00PM
  • Dubai: 7:00PM
  • Mumbai: 8:30PM

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand
  • NJ Ayuk

    Executive Chairman
    African Energy Chamber
    Cameroon
  • Burhan Koç

    Executive Director of Business Development
    ENGIE North America
    USA
  • Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti

    Chief Energy Officer
    University of Houston
    USA
  • Lwazi Ngubevana

    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.

ABCC 2023 Kick-Off Welcome Event

Date: Tuesday, March 14th

Time: 9:00AM EDT/ 2:00PM CET and WAT/ 3:00PM SAST/ 4:00PM EAT

Location: Zoom

Contact: Maddie Handler at mhandler@gbsn.org

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.

We look forward to this year’s set of ideas!

Speakers

  • Dan LeClair

    Dan LeClair, Ph.D

    CEO
    Global Business School Network
    USA
  • Dr. Rickie A. Moore

    Professor of Entrepreneurship Director, MSc in Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    emlyon business school
    France

The Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Training: Panel Discussion

DATE

Thursday, 2 March I 8AM EST

LOCATION

Online, Zoom

CONTACT

CIPE’s Anti- Corruption and Governance Center (ACGC) and the Global Business School Network (GBSN) will be co-hosting a panel discussion focusing on the effectiveness of anti-corruption trainings in the Nigerian and Indonesian private sectors.

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).

Moderators

  • Michele Crymes

    Senior Program Officer, Anti-Corruption and Governance Center
    Center for Private Enterprise
    USA
  • Niki Linganur

    Associate Program Officer, Anti-Corruption and Governance Center
    Center for Private Enterprise
    USA

Register

Please register using the Eventbrite link by the 28th of February 2022. We look forward to seeing you there!    

January Cross-Border Collab


DATE & TIME

Thursday, 11 January, 2024

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org


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?

Guest Speaker

  • Carlos Lopes

    Chair
    African Climate Foundation Advisory Council
    South Africa

When?

Thursday, 11 January, 2024

  • 8:00am Washington D.C.
  • 2:00pm Paris
  • 1:00pm Lagos
  • 5:30pm Mumbai
  • 8:00pm Singapore

Register

Cross-Border Collabs are not open to the public and are only open to GBSN Members. 

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

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.

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