B Academics Global Engagement Event 2021

The 2021 B Academics Global Community of Practice Conversations was focused on collaborative experiences in research, teaching and practice. The event showcases how academics and organizations can collaborate and create value, contributing to the transition to a new economy. Therefore, this event is not just for academics. It is also for potential partners interested in learning how to collaborate with academics. In this event, you will be able to learn how to make real this kind of collaborations, from first hand experiences in different regions of the world, all connected with the same purpose: systemic change.

Date: December 2, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm (America/Mexico_City)

B Academics Global Engagement Event 2021

Agenda

Welcome

09:00-09:05 (EST) Welcome Jessica Yinka Thomas, President of B Academics Board and & Veronica Devenin, Chair of Global Outreach and Engagement

Collaborative Research Experiences

09:05-09:25 (EST)
The case of collaborative research with local B Lab Australia. Alice Klettner, Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney Business School

Collaborative Teaching Experiences

09:25-10:05 (EST)

Co-designing a new course. The case of Academia B and Tec de Monterrey. Ramsés Gómez, Academia B Director
The case of Esade’s Bachelor in transformational business and social impact: a multi actor collaboration success. Mónica Casabayó, Academic Director, Esade Business School

Collaborative Practice-Oriented Experiences

10:05-10:55 (EST)

Accelerating the change in the banking industry in Kenya. A partnership between B-Lab East Africa, the Academia and the Bank association (ABSA). Mumbi Wachira, Associate Director, Strathmore University
Collaborating with the Cities can B Movement. The case of Edinburgh can B. Miles Weaver, Associated Professor Edinburgh Napier University Business School and Trustee Edinburgh+B and Hock Tan, Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University Business School