2017 CONFERENCE AT
Saint Joseph's University
October 11 - 13, 2017 | Philadelphia, pennsylvania

concurrent & plenary sessions

UN Sustainable Development Goals and Business School Assessment: Insights from the PRME SDG Dashboard Initiative
  • Jonas Haertle, Head, PRME, United Nations
  • David Steingard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management and Associate Director, Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Center for Business Ethics, Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph's University
Schuylkill Yards: Where Ideas Converge
  • ​Keith Orris, Senior Vice President for Corporate Relations and Economic Development, Drexel University
AACSB International Update 
  • Robert Reid, Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer at AACSB International
Joseph DiAngelo, Ed.D.
2017 Conference Host, MAACBA Dean, Haub School of Business Saint Joseph’s University​

A WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE 2017 CAMPUS HOST, Joseph A. DiAngelo 

Dear 67th MAACBA Conference Attendees, Sponsors, Speakers, members, and Friends of SJU,
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On behalf of Saint Joseph’s University, we are pleased to welcome you to The City of Brotherly Love for the 67th Annual MAACBA Conference. This year’s program focuses on innovation, collaboration, and partnerships in business education; with the opportunities for networking, exchanging ideas, and business education practices while spending a few days here in Philadelphia. The schedule features a fantastic lineup of sessions covering emerging technologies as well as expert panels discussing ideas to engage business partners and alumni.

This year’s conference features Plenary Sessions and Concurrent Sessions covering topics such as UN Sustainable Development Goals, Challenges in the Digital Age, Effective Practices for Surviving and Thriving, Leveraging Corporate Relationships, and Alumni Relations. William McNabb III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard, will be the keynote speaker. 

Saint Joseph’s University is hosting the Annual MAACBA Conference with great pride and pleasure at our city campus. In accordance to MAACBA’s mission, we have produced a conference of exceptional panels, keynote speakers, and various other sessions in content areas that are current and relevant as they are forward-thinking and innovative. We hope you enjoy our city that is rich with history, art and culture, and a haven for foodies and chefs alike. 

​Thank you for your participation in the conference and your dedication to MAACBA. Enjoy the conference and your stay in Philadelphia!

special thanks to our 2017 sponsors

The annual MAACBA conference presents a wonderful opportunity for your organization to gain visibility with an audience that will benefit from and value your participation.