GBSN and its members offer a wide range of exciting opportunities to students, faculty, and leaders. These include scholarships, fellowships, internships, calls for papers, consulting opportunities, and more. Some opportunities are only available to representatives of GBSN members (“GBSN Member Exclusives”).
Opportunities
AUB | OSB Fifth Case Conference Call 2027
Call for CasesThe Case Hub at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut is hosting its fifth case conference on March 18-19, 2027, on the beautiful campus of the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. The AUB-OSB Fifth Case Conference offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network and engage with case writers, academics and professionals in the region. A rich program includes keynote speakers, professional development workshops, panels, and case development sessions led by seasoned case writers, educators and business professionals. Case submissions are due November 10.
The Global Exchange: A Conversation with Blair Sheppard
Event GBSN Member ExclusiveClimate change, demographic shifts, geopolitical fragmentation, and technological acceleration call for more than incremental change. Together, these disruptive forces challenge the fundamental assumptions on which we have built our institutions and communities. On November 10 on The Global Exchange, Dan LeClair speaks with Blair Sheppard about his new book, Reinventing the World: The Guide for Confronting Global Disruption and Creating Hope for Tomorrow, which draws on his decades of experience in academia and global consulting. The conversation will include big-picture takeaways about the future of business education, as well as practical guidance to help individuals and organizations know what to focus on, where to begin, and how to build toward a better future in a transformed world. Faculty and leaders from GBSN member institutions are invited to join the virtual conversation.
Governing AI for Climate Finance
Call for PapersCambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance explores how actions to address climate change by the corporate sector can contribute to a sustainable future and the decision-making processes, and legal, regulatory and financial frameworks required to facilitate this. The journal invites submissions for the upcoming themed issue: Governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Finance, guest edited by Isabela Ribeiro Damaso Maia (Central Bank of Brazil, Brazil), Viviane Helena Torinelli (Central Bank of Brazil, FDC and FIA Business School, Brazil), Michel Alexandre (Central Bank of Brazil and IDP, Brazil) and Runhuan Feng (Tsinghua University, China). The deadline for submissions is 5 January 2027.
Navigating Today’s Publishing Landscape
EventThis webinar on October 21 brings together journal editors and publishing experts to help business school faculty make informed decisions about where to publish and where to seek relevant emerging insights, as the scholarly publishing landscape evolves. We’ll discuss journal fit, research visibility, predatory publishing, open access, AI, and strategies for increasing both academic and societal impact.
GBSN for Business and Human Rights Impact Community 10th Annual Meeting
EventMembers of the GBSN for Business and Human Rights Impact Community as well as individuals who are affiliated with a business school or teach business students are invited to attend the GBSN for BHR 10th Annual Meeting, taking place on Monday, November 23 in Geneva, Switzerland and online. At this year’s meeting, key topics include the role of human rights in AI development, building locally relevant teaching resources with partners in Africa and Latin America, and bridging the gap between academic research and real-world practice.
GBSN Beyond 2026
EventGBSN Beyond is the Global Business School Network’s flagship annual event for business school administrators, faculty, and leaders in industry and policy. The program is designed to get below the surface of the most pressing topics in our community and forge new connections across disciplines, institutions, and sectors. GBSN Beyond 2026, From Potential to Progress: The Transformative Role of Business Schools, will take place October 26–28, 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, hosted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE).
Global Governance Summit 2026
EventNow in its fourth year, the Global Governance Summit will take place virtually on 15 October 2026 from 14:00-16:30 SAST. This year’s theme is Legitimacy, Leadership and the Future of Governance: Trust Is the New Currency of Leadership. The program will focus on institutional trust, governance, leadership legitimacy, responsible business education and the role of business schools in strengthening credible institutions. The event is hosted by the South African Business Schools Association in partnership with the Good Governance Academy, AACSB, and GBSN.
Global Business Student Changemaker Program
Program Opportunities GBSN Member ExclusiveThe Global Business Student Changemaker program is a partnership between GBSN and How to Change the World that offers GBSN member students the opportunity to catalyze international collaboration, contribute to sustainable development and community engagement, and advance academic excellence and real-world problem-solving. Participants receive a “Changemaker” badge (a recognition they can add to their CVs and LinkedIn), and gain access to an intensive, multi-university and interdisciplinary Global Sustainability Project Bootcamp run by How to Change the World, as well as a series of curated, highly interactive global virtual events led by GBSN. GBSN member institutions can inquire about participating in the program at any time throughout the year.