Societal Impact: How Business Schools Can Make A Difference
Overview
Washika Haak-Saheem is a professor in management and the Dean at Dubai Business School, University of Dubai. Prior to joining University of Dubai, Washika worked as Associate Professor in the International Business and Strategy Department at Henley Business School, University of Reading in the UK. Before joining the academia in 2009, Washika worked in the airline industry in diverse roles and geographic locations for more than 10 years.
Host
AACSB
Agenda Passes
The FULL Experience Pass
Woxsen Experience, AABS Academy Workshop, and Deans and Directors Forum
Sunday, 9 November (Woxsen University Campus)
8h00 – 18h00: Arrivals and transport to Woxsen University Campus
20h00 – 22h00: Welcome Dinner to Woxsen
Monday, 10 November (Woxsen University Campus Hyderabad)
11h00 – 17h00: AABS Academy Workshop: “AI For Strategic Academic
Leadership: Transform from AI-Curious to AI-Confident” in Collaboration
with Woxsen University"
18h30 – 20h30: Welcome Cocktail
Wednesday, 12 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 17h00: Day 1: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors Forum
Thursday, 13 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 15h00: Day 2: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors Forum
19h00 – 21h30: Gala Dinner
Friday, 14 November (Hyderabad)
9h00 – 18h00: Official AABS Tour of Hyderabad
(Disclaimer: The tour itinerary, including routes and sites to be visited, is
subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather
conditions, local regulations, or operational requirements)
Saturday, 15 November (Hyderabad)
8h00 – 12h00: Check-out from hotel
Includes:
- Woxsen Experience on 10 November, featuring a full day of activities such as a campus tour, AI Research Center simulation, sports event, and social events.
- Full workshop participation, including the workshop networking dinner.
- Full attendance at the Forum.
- Accommodation from 9 November to 15 November (1 night at Woxsen University Campus + 5 nights at the Forum hotel, bed and breakfast).
- All meals during the stay at Woxsen University.
- Transportation from the airport to Woxsen University on 9 November.
- Transportation from Woxsen University to the Forum hotel on 10 November.
- All meals, local transportation, and networking/social activities included in the Forum program.
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Excludes:
- Cost of flights (delegates are responsible for booking and covering their own flights).
- Additional nights before 9 November or after 15 November, including early check in and late check out.
- Transportation from the Forum hotel to the airport upon departure.
- Visa application fees, travel insurance, and any related costs.
- Personal expenses, including but not limited to laundry, room service, or minibar charges and any meals or alcoholic beverages not included in the official program.
- Transfers outside official program dates.
- Optional tours, excursions, or activities not part of the official program.
The PLUS Experience Pass
AABS Academy Workshop and Deans and Directors Forum
Monday, 10 November (Hyderabad)
14h00 – 23h00: Arrival and check in
Tuesday, 11 November (Hyderabad)
11h00 – 17h00: AABS Academy Workshop: “AI For Strategic
Academic Leadership: Transform from AI-Curious to AI-Confident” in
Collaboration with Woxsen University
18h30 – 20h30: Welcome Cocktail
Wednesday, 12 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 17h00: Day 1: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors
Forum
Thursday, 13 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 15h00: Day 2: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors
Forum
19h00 – 21h30: Gala Dinner
Friday, 14 November (Hyderabad)
9h00 – 18h00: Official AABS Tour of Hyderabad
(Disclaimer: The tour itinerary, including routes and sites to be
visited, is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such
as weather conditions, local regulations, or operational
requirements)
Saturday, 15 November (Hyderabad)
8h00 – 12h00: Check-out from hotel
Includes:
- Full workshop participation, including the workshop networking dinner.
- Full attendance at the Forum.
- Accommodation from 10 November to 15 November (5 nights at the Forum hotel, bed and breakfast).
- All meals, local transportation, and networking/social activities included in the Forum program.
Excludes:
- Cost of flights (delegates are responsible for booking and covering their own flights).
- Additional nights before 10 November or after 15 November, including early check in and late check out.
- Transportation to and from the airport.
- Visa application fees, travel insurance, and any related costs.
- Personal expenses, including but not limited to laundry, room service, or minibar charges and any meals or alcoholic beverages not included in the official program.
- Transfers outside official program dates.
- Optional tours, excursions, or activities not part of the official program.
The CORE Experience Pass
Deans and Directors Forum
Tuesday, 11 November (Hyderabad)
14h00 – 23h00: Arrival and check in
Wednesday, 12 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 17h00: Day 1: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors
Forum
Thursday, 13 November (Hyderabad)
8h30 – 15h00: Day 2: AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors
Forum
19h00 – 21h30: Gala Dinner
Friday, 14 November (Hyderabad)
9h00 – 18h00: Official AABS Tour of Hyderabad
(Disclaimer: The tour itinerary, including routes and sites to be
visited, is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such
as weather conditions, local regulations, or operational
requirements)
Saturday, 15 November (Hyderabad)
8h00 – 12h00: Check-out from hotel
Includes:
- Full attendance at the Forum.
- Accommodation from 11 November to 15 November (4 nights at the Forum hotel, bed and breakfast).
- All meals, local transportation, and networking/social activities included in the Forum program.
Excludes:
- Cost of flights (delegates are responsible for booking and covering their own flights).
- Additional nights before 11 November or after 15 November, including early check in and late check out.
- Transportation to and from the airport.
- Visa application fees, travel insurance, and any related costs.
- Personal expenses, including but not limited to laundry, room service, or minibar charges and any meals or alcoholic beverages not included in the official program.
- Transfers outside official program dates.
- Optional tours, excursions, or activities not part of the official program.
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