More than 250 delegates from around the globe are poised to convene in Jamaica this week for the Academy of International Business Schools — Latin America and the Caribbean (AIB-LAC) Annual Conference.
Hosted by the esteemed Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies, the event is slated to take place from March 20 to 22.
Notably, this marks the first time the conference will be held in the Caribbean, signaling a significant milestone for the region’s academic and business communities.
Fostering collaboration on sustainable business practices
Under the theme ‘Rethinking and Reshaping the Role of Business in Creating a more Sustainable and Resilient Latin America and the Caribbean,’ the conference aims to provide a pivotal platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to converge and collaborate on pressing issues facing businesses in the region.
Organizers emphasize that the event serves as a paramount opportunity to exchange ideas, explore international best practices, and identify opportunities for advancing sustainable and resilient business models in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities
As the region grapples with multifaceted challenges spanning economic, ecological, socio-cultural, and geopolitical realms, the conference theme assumes particular significance.
Delegates can expect a program featuring engaging panel discussions, keynote addresses, and networking sessions tailored to facilitate knowledge sharing and foster meaningful discourse.
Diverse themes and insights
The conference agenda encompasses a diverse array of themes critical to international business, including:
- Internationalization strategies and processes
- Environmental, social, and governance in international business;
- Innovation, technology, and supply chains;
- International entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and family business;
- International marketing and consumer analytics;
- International HRM, global leadership, and diversity;
- Digital globalisation; and
- International travel and tourism.
