European Business Education & Future Skills Summit 2026

IACBE European Regional Assembly Conference

Thursday-Friday, October 15-16, 2026

General Information

The European Business Education & Future Skills Summit brings together academic leaders, faculty members, quality assurance professionals and industry representatives to explore how business schools can prepare graduates for a rapidly changing world.

Across two days, participants will examine how artificial intelligence, changing labor market expectations, global talent mobility and stronger collaboration with industry are reshaping business education.

The summit combines keynote presentations, employer perspectives, institutional best practices, collaborative working sessions and unique networking opportunities. Participants will leave with practical ideas, new connections and concrete recommendations for their institutions. 

Day 1:

Enjoy a full day of roundtable discussions, keynotes, and networking opportunities, followed by a surprise event in Old Town City Center. 

Day 2:

Participate in Future Lab co-creation sessions throughout the morning, followed by a tour of Cologne Cathedral, and a dinner at a traditional Cologne Brewery.

See the full conference agenda for additional details.

Register before August 15th to take advantage of early bird pricing of 295 Euros (337 USD). Registration after that date is 350 Euros (399 USD). Registration includes all conference sessions and group meals, with the exception of an informal self-pay dinner on Wednesday, October 14th.

Virtual participation for both days of conference programming is available at a cost of 50 Euros (57 USD).

Please join us to grow your network, gain fresh insights, and be part of expanding IACBE’s impact across Europe.

Fees

All fees listed in USD.

Conference Registration Options

Price

Early bird Registration (by August 15)

$337

Conference Registration (after August 15)

$399

Virtual Conference Registration

$57

• All Prices in USD, priced per person.
• Full Refunds will be available through September 30, 2026.
• No refunds will be made after September  30, 2026.
• Please note that registering for the conference does not include your hotel reservation. To reserve a room, navigate to the "Travel & Lodging" tab at the top of this page.

Sponsors

Contact

• For questions about the conference, please contact Silke Bochow at s.bochow@cbs.de
• For questions about the online registration process, please contact the IACBE