Sustainable Global Business Initiative (SGBI) at UT Dallas

The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business are pleased to announce that a biennial conference of Ann and Jack Graves Foundation Conference Series:?“Sustainability as a?Solution to Global Business Challenges: A Focus of Africa” will be held January 12-14, 2025, at Kumasi, Ghana.? ? The conference will cover the fields of sustainability related to geopolitics, corporate social responsibility, international business, strategic management, cross-cultural management, technology strategy, and global entrepreneurship from around the world. The Call for Papers/Abstracts is open, and you can find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eABAwbM The deadline for submitting papers/abstracts is 15th July’24. The Author Notification of Acceptance deadline 1st August’24. UT Dallas Center for Global Business

Highlights from the Third Biennial Ann and Jack Graves Conference in Kumasi - Sustainability as a Solution to Global Business Challenges: A Focus on Africa ( January 12-14, 2025) The Third Biennial Ann and Jack Graves Conference was an extraordinary success! This prestigious conference was held outside the U.S., in the heart of Africa, at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. Under the auspices of the Ann and Jack Graves Charitable Foundation and the Africa Academy of Management, the Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas at The University of Texas at Dallas and KNUST School of Business (KSB) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology successfully held a joint conference from January 12-14, 2025, in Kumasi, Ghana. This milestone event brought together brilliant scholars, academia, and business leaders from across the globe, including the U.S. and Africa. Over three remarkable days, the conference became a vibrant hub for enthusiastic discussions, collaborative insights, and actionable ideas, all aimed at tackling critical sustainability challenges. We extend our deepest gratitude to KNUST for co-hosting this event, and to the visionary leaders including esteemed professors and doctorates, the conference co-chairs, and organizing teams whose contributions paved the way for a brighter, sustainable future - Habte Woldu, Hubert Zydorek, Mike Peng, Baniyelme D. Zoogah, Agnieszka Skuza, Nathaniel Boso, Ahmed Agyapong, Henry Kofi Mensah, PhD, Moses Acquaah, Evans Amoah, Rosemary Boateng Coffie, Megan Harisson, Elizabeth Gonzalez Acknowledging the incredible dedication and unwavering hard work of Siri Chandana Nidadavolu and Tanya Haden, whose efforts ensured the seamless execution of this conference from its very inception. Their tireless commitment has truly made this event a resounding success. Kudos to the exceptional conference organizing team at KNUST for their remarkable contributions and steadfast commitment to excellence. Your efforts have been invaluable. A heartfelt thank you to the keynote speakers, panelists, and participants for their wonderful insights and presentations. We also extend our sincerest gratitude to Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) and our sponsors: the Ann & Jack Graves Charitable Foundation, Kosmos Energy, and Reindorf Chambers (DLA Piper), for their unwavering support and belief in our mission. This conference was more than just an event—it marked the beginning of a movement filled with enthusiasm, hope, and a commitment to sustaining this collaborative effort in the years to come. Here's to continued partnerships, impactful innovation, and a shared vision for a sustainable future. ???? Here are a few moments captured: #Sustainability #Leadership #Collaboration #GlobalBusiness #Africa #SustainableGlobalBusinessInitiative

Join us tomorrow, October 2nd, at 6pm on MS Teams for the 2nd workshop of the 2024 GSE. We will hear from Lax Gopisetty of the Infosys about how to build a business plan and translate your ideas into presentable models. We hope to see you there!

Join us this Friday, September 27th, at 2:30pm on MS Teams for the 1st workshop of the 2024 GSE. We will hear from Christopher Okamoto of Infosys to learn about strategic thinking and design in the sustainability space. We hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow, September 19th, at 7pm on MS Teams for the kickoff webinar of the 2024 GSE. We will hear from Omar Hernandez of the UN about the SDGs and the UN’s approach to these issues. We hope to see you there!

Quick reminder that registration for the GSE closes this Sunday (Sep. 15th). Be sure to sign up for a great competition that will allow you to grow your network, build your skillset, and win cash prizes!

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