GNAM Leaders Explore the Future of Global Business Education at SDA Bocconi

Hitotsubashi University Business School, School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi ICS) participated in Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) the 29th Deans and Directors Meeting, hosted by SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy, from May 13 to 15, 2026.

Representing Hitotsubashi ICS were Dean Emi Osono, MBA Program Director Professor Satoko Suzuki, and Faculty in Charge of External Affairs Professor Jesper Edman. The meeting brought together leaders from business schools across the GNAM network to discuss the future of global management education and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Throughout the three-day meeting, participants engaged in discussions on several strategic themes shaping business education worldwide. Topics included the integration of artificial intelligence into management curricula, the growing importance of geopolitical literacy for business leaders, faculty collaboration across institutions, alumni engagement, and innovative approaches to lifelong learning.

A key focus of the meeting was how GNAM can continue to create value as a global network by developing initiatives that extend beyond individual member schools. Participants explored opportunities for shared educational offerings, enhanced communication among stakeholders, and new ways to strengthen the network’s impact on students, faculty, alumni, and future learners.

The meeting also featured discussions on the role of business schools in preparing students and executives for an increasingly complex global environment. Participants emphasized the need to help future leaders understand the business implications of geopolitical developments, including trade policies, international relations, and regulatory changes.

During the Directors’ session, participants exchanged ideas on increasing GNAM’s visibility on campus and strengthening engagement among students, faculty, and alumni. The meeting concluded with reflections on the importance of maintaining close collaboration among member schools and continuing to develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing global management education.

Hitotsubashi ICS is proud to contribute to GNAM’s ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration, advance management education, and prepare globally minded leaders for an increasingly interconnected world.

The next in-person GNAM Deans and Directors Meeting will be hosted by Fudan University in Shanghai, China, in April 2027.