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Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2024

The yearly gathering of Deans and leaders of UK business schools

The Chartered ABS Annual Conference brings together over 350 business school Deans and senior leadership teams; and senior representatives of government, the wider higher education sector, and business.

This year’s conference takes place against the backdrop of a new government and some signs of optimism, but with considerable prevailing challenges. It will provide attendees with a valuable opportunity to discuss the future direction of business schools and their role in shaping our economy and society.

Speakers include

Vivienne Stern

Chief Executive, Universities UK

Professor Nic Beech

Vice-Chancellor, University of Salford

Professor Soumitra Dutta

Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Professor Julia Balogun

Dean and Brett Chair in Management, University of Liverpool Management School

Professor Cathy Cassell

Former Executive Dean, Durham University Business School

Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin

Vice President (International, Engagement & Service), King's College London

Professor Brian Bell

Chair, UK Government Migration Advisory Committee

Professor Eileen McAuliffe

Chief Thought Leadership Officer and Managing Director for EMEA, AACSB

Sir Anthony Seldon

Founding Director, Wellington College Education

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Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2023

Watch highlights from last year's Annual Conference, featuring high-level dialogue with eminent figures from government, business and academia; and candid, bilateral discussions between business school leaders.

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Supporting the Chartered ABS Annual Conference is an excellent way of engaging with Deans and directors of UK business schools.

If you are interested in supporting this year's event, please contact Oliver Lowe.