2024 MAACBA
Conference
october 6-8, 2024
Niagara University
Holzschuh College of Business
Our conference theme this year is
“Managing Modern International Supply Chains”
Register Here
Holzschuh College of Business
Our conference theme this year is
“Managing Modern International Supply Chains”
Register Here
Conference at a glance
Sunday |
October 6, 2024 |
3:30 - 5pm |
MAACBA Board of Directors Meeting Niagara University Campus Joyce Russell, 2024 MAACBA President, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Management, Villanova School of Business 4:00-6:30pm Conference Check-In @ Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino 4:30-5:00pm Niagara University Campus Tour |
5 - 7pm |
Cocktail Reception Niagara University Campus |
6pm |
Welcome Address Mark Frascatore, Ph.D., Dean, Niagara University, Holzschuh College of Business Dr. Tim Ireland, Provost, Niagara University Joyce Russell, 2024 MAACBA President, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Management, Villanova School of Business |
7 - 9pm |
"A Taste of Buffalo" Dinner Hosted by Mr. Drew Cerza, "Wing King" Niagara University Campus |
Monday |
October 7, 2024 |
8am - 1pm |
Conference Check-In Seneca Hotel and Casino, Niagara Falls |
8 - 8:45am |
Continental Breakfast |
8:45 - 9am |
Welcome to MAACBA Joyce Russell, 2024 MAACBA President, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Management, Villanova School of Business Mark Frascatore, Ph.D., Dean, Niagara University, Holzschuh College of Business |
9 - 10am |
Keynote Session "Transforming Global Supply Chains in the Digital Era" A discussion on integrating sustainability into global supply chain management, including best practices, challenges, and the role of technology. |
10 - 10:15am |
Morning Break with Refreshments |
10:15 - 11:30am |
Plenary Session: Sustainable Supply Chain Practices |
11:30am - 12:15pm |
Lunch |
12:15 - 1:15pm |
Keynote Session |
1:15 - 1:30pm |
Afternoon Break with Refreshments |
1:30 - 2:30pm |
Concurrent Sponsor Sessions |
2:30 - 2:45pm |
Afternoon Break with Refreshments |
2:45 - 4pm |
Plenary Session: Talent Development and the Role of Business Schools An exploration of strategies for developing talent in business, including the skills gap, workforce diversity, the impact of technology on talent requirements, and the role of business schools in addressing these challenges. |
4 - 6pm |
Break |
6 - 8pm |
Dinner at the Western Door Steakhouse Seneca Hotel and Casino, Niagara Falls
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Tuesday |
October 8, 2024 |
8am - 12pm |
Conference Check-In Seneca Hotel and Casino, Niagara Falls |
8 - 8:45am |
Continental Breakfast |
8:45 - 10am |
Plenary Session: Leveraging Technology in Global Supply Chain Management A discussion on the role of emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, and blockchain, in transforming global supply chain management practices and enabling new business models. |
10 - 10:30am |
Morning Break with Refreshments |
10:30 - 11:30am |
Plenary Session: Navigating Trade Policies and Regulations A conversation on the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and regulations on global supply chain management, including strategies for compliance and risk mitigation. |
11:30am - 12:30pm |
Lunch and Teaching Innovation Award Finalists |
12:30 - 1:45pm |
Plenary Session: Challenges for the Future: A Conversation with MAACBA Deans A panel discussion with previous MAACBA presidents who are/were deans, exploring the challenges facing business schools and strategies for the future. |
1:45 - 2:45pm |
MAACBA Annual Meeting
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special thanks to our sponsors
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