Forum
AABS 2024 African Deans and Directors Forum
Overview
The AABS African Deans and Directors Forum is a prestigious event designed to bring together decision-makers from business schools and related entities across Africa and globally. The primary objective of this forum is to foster collaboration and innovation among leaders in the academic and business sectors. Attendees participate in a masterclass where they engage in meaningful discussions about future impactful initiatives and effective problem-solving strategies. This forum not only provides a platform for insightful dialogue but also facilitates the creation of a robust network among participants. As part of the AABS membership, this event offers invaluable opportunities for professional growth and the development of new ventures in the African market.
Host
ESSEC Business School | Africa Campus
Logistics
Venues
Forum Venue: ESSEC Business School Africa Campus, Rabat, Morocco
Welcome Cocktail Venue: Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Sale
Gala Dinner Venue: Dar Chrifa
Flights and Transportation
From the Airport:
Participants need to book their flights to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. AABS will arrange a recommended transport company to provide transportation from Casablanca to Rabat; however, this service will be at the participants' expense. The distance from the airport to the ESSEC Africa Campus in Rabat is approximately 2 hours (150 km) on average. Detailed information and booking options will be shared closer to the event date.
Accommodation
Each delegate is responsible for making their own hotel reservation. Please note that special room blocks are based on availability at discounted rates.
The recommended AABS 2024 African Deans & Directors Forum hotels are :
ONOMO Hotel Rabat Terminus
- Single Standard Room: 1150 MAD ($120) per night
- Twin Standard Room: 1300 MAD ($135) per night
- Please follow these instructions to complete your booking:
- Handwrite and sign the attached form.
- Include your credit card details (CVC details are not required).
- Under the room type section, select:
- Single
- Twin
- In the comment section, add:
- ESSEC AABS Guest
- Payment upon arrival
- Visa Confirmation Letter Required (if applicable)
- Send the completed form to reservation.terminus@onomohotel.com with the subject line: Booking – ESSEC AABS Guest – November 2024.
- If a visa confirmation letter is needed, please attach a scanned copy of your passport.
Please note that rooms at the preferential rate are subject to availability.
Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé
- Standard Room: 2300 MAD ($250) per night
- More information will be available soon.
Visa Information
AABS' policy mandates that attendees must be registered and have fully paid to receive a visa letter.
For more information, to check eligibility, and to apply for an e-visa if applicable, please visit this official website: https://www.acces-maroc.ma/
Speakers
Jonathan Foster-Pedley
Jon is Dean and Director of Henley Business School in Africa, part of the Henley Business School UK, a leading global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia and Africa. With Henley Africa being the first school to be accredited by The Association of Africa Business schools (AABS), Henley now holds international quadruple accreditation, AABS, AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Henley’s purpose is ‘We build the people who build the businesses that build Africa.’
Jon’s career includes roles as educator, dean, corporate executive, airline pilot, aerobatic competitor, writer and speaker. He has 45 years of international working experience. He has been a professor of innovation, MBA director, director of executive education, designer and director of numerous executive education programmes and lecturer in strategy, innovation and executive learning. His interests are economic and educational transformation, sustainability and business evolution.
Henley Africa has been an entrepreneurial success, with a strong reputation for progressive learning design and care for students and clients.
Jon is chairman of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa, chairman of the Association of Africa Business Schools, board member of the Alliance of Management Development Associations in Rising Economies, and former vice-chair of the South African Business Schools Association. He is chair and founder of MBAid, an NPO that seeks to turn the energies of business schools to social good, which has worked with over 350 NGOs. Jon is also a Distinguished Professor at Woxsen University, India and a life Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
Agenda
Tuesday
November
12
14h00
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to ESSEC Campus
15h00 - 19h00
Pre-Forum Workshop at ESSEC Campus*
*Price and information will be available soon. Please note that the forum ticket does not include access to the workshop.
19h15
Transfer from ESSEC Campus to ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
Wednesday
November
13
08h00
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to Tour
08h00 - 14h30
Tour and Lunch
14h30
Transfer from Tour to ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
17h30
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel to Fairmont Hotel
18h00 - 19h30
Welcome Cocktail | The Fairmont Hotel
19h30
Transfer from Fairmont Hotel to ONOMO Hotel
20h00
Free Evening for Participants
Thursday
November
14
09h00
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to ESSEC Campus
09h00 - 09h30
Registration, Networking and Refreshments
09h30 - 10h00
Welcome Note
10h00 - 10h15
Keynote Speech
10h15 - 11h15
Keynote Panel
11h15 - 11h45
Coffee Break
11h45 - 12h30
Session 1
12h30 - 13h15
Introduction to Workshop
13h15 - 13h30
Group Picture
13h30 - 14h15
Networking Lunch at ESSEC
14h30 - 16h30
Workshop
16h30 - 16h45
Wrap up of the day
17h00
Transfer from ESSEC Campus to ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
19h00
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to Gala Dinner
19h00 - 22h00
Gala Dinner | Dar Chrifa
22h00
Transfer from Dar Chrifa to ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
Friday
November
15
09h00
Transfer from ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to ESSEC Campus
09h30 - 10h00
Registration, Networking and Refreshments
10h00 - 11h00
Session 2
11h00 - 12h00
Session 3
12h00 - 12h30
Break
12h30 - 13h30
Session 4
13h30 - 13h45
Summary of Conference and Key Takeaways
13h45 - 14h45
Farewell Lunch
15h00
Transfer from ESSEC Campus to ONOMO Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
Registration Prices
Early Bird prices* registration until Sunday, October 13, 2024:
*All Prices Excluding PayPal fees
Normal prices* registration from Sunday, October 13, 2024:
*All Prices Excluding PayPal fees
Sponsors
At AABS, we offer flexible sponsorship options designed to meet various goals and budgets. Sponsors can choose from three tiers, each providing a range of benefits to maximize visibility and engagement with our network. Additionally, we offer over 20+ add-ons to further tailor your sponsorship experience, allowing for customized branding opportunities, speaking slots, and enhanced networking access to ensure your brand stands out and achieves its objectives.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us at communication@aabschools.com