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Deans Conference

Business Schools at a Crossroads: Redefining Relevance
October 19​ – 21​
Toronto, ON, Canada
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  • Acuity Insights
    Acuity Insights solutions, Casper, One45 and Analytics help higher education institutions deliver on their mission holistically, considering the whole student, widening pathways into higher education, and ensuring both student and program success.
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  • AllCampus
    AllCampus has more than 30 years of experience as a digital marketing and creative agency, building lasting relationships with traditional universities by exceeding their expectations for program growth. Today, we represent over 130 programs and generate thousands of prospective students a month on behalf of our partners. We offer a range of services, including: marketing, student recruitment, market research, student support and a Workplace Network that connects our university partners with more than 20 million working adults worldwide. AllCampus currently partners with institutions such as UCLA, Columbia University, Northeastern University, the University of Southern California, University of Florida, University of Arizona and Vanderbilt University to grow their programs’ enrollments through proven marketing and conversion methods. 
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  • American University of the Middle East, College of Business Administration

    The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution in Kuwait, established in 2005. The College of Business Administration (CBA) at AUM is proudly accredited by AACSB and is a model of excellence in innovation, learning and engagement in Business Education. It offers a BS degree in Accounting and a BS degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Marketing, Management Information System and Human Resources Management; in addition to a Master's degree program in Business Administration (MBA).

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  • Bloomberg.com
    Bloomberg.com provides global perspective and market moving news, in all of the formats that today’s student craves. Foster career readiness for future professionals, bridge the gap between textbook and timely real-world discussion and allow students to confidently source and cite from unbiased, data-led news. Bloomberg’s 2,700 journalists cover more companies, industries and markets in more depth than anywhere else.
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  • Coursera for Campus
    Coursera empowers any university to offer job-relevant online education to students, faculty, and staff. With Coursera for Campus, you'll build on top of your curriculum with innovative, career-aligned courses and micro-credentials to strengthen employment outcomes that attract students and increase enrollments.
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  • EAB
    EAB’s mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We harness the collective power of more than 2,100 schools, colleges and universities to uncover proven practices and transformative insights. And since complex problems require multifaceted solutions, we work with each school differently to apply these insights through a customized blend of research, technology, and services. From kindergarten to college and beyond, EAB partners with education leaders, practitioners, and staff to accelerate progress and drive results across three key areas: enrollment management, student success and institutional operations and strategy.
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  • Eduvantis
    Eduvantis is a strategy consulting and marketing services firm helping higher education institutions increase enrollments, improve marketing effectiveness, and gain market share in a highly competitive environment.  We also have deep experience in management education, having served more than 80 business schools, from most of the global top ten institutions to large state institutions and outstanding private schools, large and small.
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  • Fairfield University, Charles F. Dolan School of Business
    Dolan is committed to the Jesuit Catholic tradition of educating the whole person (cura personalis) by fostering an engaging and diverse learning community of educational excellence and relevancy, with nationally recognized programs and innovative curricula, informed by the balanced teaching, research and service contributions of outstanding faculty and staff, and supported by local and global partnerships. We develop socially responsible, intellectually curious, ethical, compassionate global business leaders, who excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives.
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  • Florida International University, College of Business
    Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) plays a pivotal role in the development of global business leaders. With nearly 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, FIU Business is widely recognized for its expertise in international business, real estate, data analytics, entrepreneurship, healthcare management, and a broad range of financial services.  
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  • GMAC
    GMAC is a global nonprofit association of leading graduate business schools committed to connecting future business leaders with educational opportunities and advancing graduate management education worldwide. Through assessments, research, events, and recruitment solutions, we provide the tools and information necessary for schools and candidates to discover and evaluate each other. 
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  • Kean University, College of Business and Public Management
    Kean University’s College of Business and Public Management engages over 5,000 learners across eight undergraduate majors (Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, Global Business, Management, Marketing, and Public Administration) and four masters programs (MBA, MS-Accounting, MA-Criminal Justice, and MPA). Program delivery occurs at three campuses in New Jersey, USA, and one in Wenzhou, China.
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  • Kent State University, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
    The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship recently opened Crawford Hall, a state-of-the-art structure named for Ambassador Edward F. Crawford. The new building supports innovative instruction, leading research and student support services for thousands of business majors, minors and others taking business courses across the Kent State system.
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  • Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego
    The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego embraces a vision of business stewardship by applying values-driven, free-enterprise skills to improve businesses, industries, and the lives of people in our community and around the world.  We provide academically rigorous, relevant and values-based education and research.
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  • Marketplace Simulations
    Marketplace Simulations shapes future business leaders through immersive, competitive learning games. Our simulations are powered by real-world data, teaching students how to build businesses, direct supply chains, market brands, and even manage their societal impact. Over 1 million students have developed transformative business skills with Marketplace Simulations.
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  • Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami
    Miami Herbert Business School, a leader in global business education, drives innovation and impactful leadership through transformative programs, groundbreaking research, and experiential learning. Committed to preparing future leaders, Miami Herbert equips students with the skills and insights needed to excel and address complex challenges in a dynamic global economy.
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  • Pathify
    Trusted by over 240 institutions and led by a team of former higher ed executives, Pathify is a groundbreaking digital platform revolutionizing the higher education student experience. Pathify’s Engagement Hub consolidates essential technologies, services, resources, information and people into one modern interface. Rooted in an expansive and continually evolving integration library, Pathify elevates higher education’s digital presence and user experiences. With seamless integrations across SIS, LMS and other ed tech systems from Ellucian, Anthology, Instructure, Jenzabar, D2L, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and more, Pathify is the preferred student portal choice over homegrown or SIS-packaged platforms.
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  • Peregrine Global Services
    At Peregrine, we blend innovative technology and human connection, transforming assessment data into meaningful insights.Our commitment is to drive continuous quality improvement through assessments, engaging educational solutions, data analysis, practical training and development, and unmatched expert consultation . From higher education to business, we're forging a path toward excellence.
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  • Providence College School of Business

    At the Providence College School of Business, recognized by Poets&Quants as the 42nd best undergraduate business school in the nation, students are not just receiving an education; they are being prepared to shape the future of business with uncompromising integrity. With four undergraduate programs—accountancy, finance, management, and marketing—and three graduate programs—MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and an online MS in Sports Administration—PC Business is developing future business leaders equipped with the tools to meet any challenge.

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  • Risepoint
    Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships and Wiley University Services) provides trusted partnership and expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges in the U.S. and internationally. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as business, teaching, nursing, and public service. 

    Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. We offer an array of services to universities, including marketing and prospective student outreach, student support and retention services, technology implementations, performance monitoring, research around student ROI, and more. 

    Learn more at www.risepoint.com or contact us at hello@risepoint.com
     

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  • Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders College of Business
    Business and Technology Unlocked. AACSB accredited, Saunders College of Business is one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology and is home to over 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students across RIT Global Campuses in Rochester, New York, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China – with over 25,000 alumni worldwide.
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  • Suitable
    Suitable is a mobile-first student engagement platform that provides a virtual roadmap for the entire student journey. From the moment of enrollment, Suitable lets you begin scaffolding each step of the student experience while optimizing for career readiness, skill development, and student success. Our platform helps schools increase student participation outside the classroom, track and assess experiential learning, and prepare students for life after graduation. 
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  • Turnitin
    For over 25 years, Turnitin has led the way in promoting academic integrity and preserving the value of original writing. As education stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, Turnitin ensures that new technologies like AI can enhance learning without compromising integrity. Turnitin offers a flexible suite of integrity and assessment products that give educators the freedom to assess learning their way—with integrity and confidence.
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  • University of California Riverside School of Business
    Positioned as a center of excellence in business research and teaching in Southern California, the University of California, Riverside is ranked No. 1 for Social Mobility. The UCR Business MBA is ranked No. 49 among public universities, enrollment is rising, and we just moved into our new 63,400-sq.-ft building, part of a three-building business complex.
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  • University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
    The Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati empowers business problem solvers to tackle the world’s challenges. As the founder of cooperative education, UC consistently ranks Top 5 for co-op. As a leading co-op business school, Lindner is proud to further this powerful tradition by encouraging students to learn by doing and providing the skills, confidence, and connections to launch their business careers.
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  • University of North Carolina Greensboro, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
    The Bryan School of Business and Economics is one of the largest business schools in North Carolina, offering 20+ undergraduate majors, six master’s degrees, 19 graduate certificates, and four PhD programs. With dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting, the Bryan School develops principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who organizations and communities rely on.
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  • University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business
    The University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business has experienced significant growth over the past five years, becoming OU’s second-largest college with approximately 5,800 students. The college offers highly ranked undergraduate, master’s, executive and doctoral programs across six academic divisions.
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  • Villanova University, Villanova School of Business
    The Villanova School of Business develops business leaders for a better world® through the Augustinian values of truth, community, caring and leading through service. VSB provides a world-class business education with undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education. Renowned faculty blend formal business training with real-world application to deliver an innovative and rigorous curriculum. By bridging theory and practice, VSB helps students develop into creative problem solvers who become ethical, influential leaders who grow, analyze and protect business value.
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Friend-Level Sponsors

Contributor-Level Sponsorships

14 Opportunities

Welcome Reception
Reserved

Join us for the highly anticipated Welcome Reception on the evening of February 3rd, where you will enjoy unparalleled visibility at one of the conference's most popular and well-attended events.
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Logo recognition on signage throughout the reception space.
  • Logo recognition on cocktail napkins distributed during the reception.
  • Dedicated table provided during the reception for the distribution of pre-approved materials.
  • Opportunity to place materials on tables throughout the reception space.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor tables.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Networking Reception
Reserved

Sponsoring the Networking Reception on February 4th guarantees your brand a high level of visibility and the chance to engage directly with leading business school deans.
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Logo recognition on signage throughout the reception space.
  • Logo recognition on cocktail napkins distributed during the reception.
  • Dedicated table provided during the reception for the distribution of pre-approved materials.
  • Opportunity to place materials on tables throughout the reception space.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor tables.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Keynote I
35,000 USD

Align your brand with cutting-edge thought leadership by sponsoring Ethan Mollick's keynote session, a can't-miss event that promises significant exposure and engagement.
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Logo recognition on signage during the keynote.
  • Dedicated table provided prior to the keynote for the distribution of pre-approved materials or placement of pre-approved materials at attendee seats.
  • 30-second video to play prior to the keynote presentation.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Keynote II and AACSB Pulse Podcast
30,000 USD

Elevate your brand’s visibility through a powerful dual-channel presence: live on stage at the Deans Conference and across global podcast platforms. The second keynote session will be recorded and released as an episode of AACSB’s official podcast, AACSB
Pulse, providing you with continued visibility after the event..
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Logo recognition on signage during the keynote.
  • Dedicated table provided prior to the keynote for the distribution of pre-approved materials or placement of pre-approved
    materials at attendee seats.
  • 60-second video to play prior to the keynote presentation.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.

Your sponsorship continues after the conference through three episodes of AACSB Pulse: the keynote recording and two additional episodes released over a three-month span. AACSB Pulse is distributed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify and connects with a global audience of business school leaders. Podcast sponsorship includes verbal recognition at the start of each episode, a 30-second midroll ad (recorded by you or read by the host), and visibility in related promotional channels.

Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Monday Networking Luncheon
Reserved

Take advantage of a prime sponsorship opportunity at the Monday or Tuesday Networking Luncheon, ensuring your brand is front and center while you network with leading business school deans.
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Logo recognition on signage during the luncheon.
  • Dedicated table provided prior to the luncheon for the distribution of pre-approved materials or placement of pre-approved materials at attendee seats.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Session: Why Universities Matter in a Fractured World
25,000 USD

Make an immediate impression with sponsorship of the first main-stage session focused on global business education impact. 
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Logo recognition on signage during the session.
  • Dedicated table provided prior to the session for the distribution of pre-approved materials or placement of pre-approved
    materials at attendee seats.
  • 60-second video to play prior to the session.
  • Additional table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Hotel Room Keys
Reserved
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom design featured on the front of all attendee hotel room keys.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Headshot Station
12,500 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor logo included on signage placed near the headshot station.
  • Dedicated table placed directly adjacent to the headshot station for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Sponsor recognition in a post-conference communication that mentions the availability of headshots.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Welcome Gift
12,500 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor may provide a pre-approved welcome gift given at conference check-in.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
     
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
First Time Attendee Gift
10,000 USD

Welcome first-time attendees with a memorable introduction to the conference by sponsoring both the First-Time Attendee Session and an exclusive gift: includes branded signage at check-in, the First-Time Attendee Session, and dedicated traffic as attendees collect their gifts from your table in the Sponsor Showcase.

  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's logo featured on signage at check-in and the New Deans and First-Time Attendee session.
  • Sponsor may provide a pre-approved gift to first-time attendees.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of the gift and other materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Care Station
10,000 USD

Be the reason attendees feel taken care of. From dry lips to sniffles, the Care Station meets small needs in big ways.

  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's logo featured on signage near the Care Station space.
  • Sponsor may place a pull-up banner and materials within the space.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Networking Community Meetings
10,000 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor’s logo on signage during all networking community meetings taking place during the conference.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Refreshment Break (Two Available)
10,000 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor’s logo on signage during the sponsored refreshment break.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
General Conference Support
10,000 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the “Know Before You Go” email sent to conference attendees.
  • Logo recognition on social media, the AACSB event app, and on-site signage.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and logo displayed on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
  • Table in the Sponsor Showcase for the distribution of materials throughout the conference.
  • Two expo passes for staffing the sponsor table.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!

Friend-Level Sponsorships

2 Opportunities

Hydration Stations
8,000 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the AACSB event app.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and on pre-keynote screens.
  • Logo recognition on signage placed near the conference hydration stations.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
Digital Advertisement
5,000 USD
  • Logo recognition on the conference website and the AACSB event app.
  • Sponsor recognition during opening remarks and on pre-keynote screens.
  • Sponsor's custom digital advertisement to display on rotating screens throughout the conference.
Interested in reserving this sponsorship? Let us know!
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