Shaping What’s Next in Business Education: IACBE Regional Conference at ABC Paris
American Business College, Paris (ABC Paris) hosted the Regional Conference of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) on Leadership and Institutional Partnerships for Accreditation Success on 9-10 October 2025, welcoming 25 participants from across Europe and the United States. The two-day gathering brought together institutional leaders and practitioners to exchange approaches that strengthen accreditation outcomes and broaden the impact of quality assurance in business education. The conference also featured guest speakers from the OECD and Academica Dual Diploma, adding wider perspectives on evolving educational and skills priorities.
IACBE President :
Emmett TRACY
Participants were joined by IACBE President Dr. Emmett P. Tracy and engaged in forward-looking discussions on key challenges and opportunities for the sector. Topics included expanding IACBE membership and recognition beyond the United States and embedding creativity and critical thinking more intentionally into curricula. Furthermore, some of ABC Paris’ best teaching and learning practices were highlighted through dedicated moments in which Dr. Sara Pax, a faculty member, and Ms. Marie Therese Dagher, a senior undergraduate student, shared direct insights into the use of AI in student assessment and experiential learning, respectively. Led by IACBE Director of Accreditation Dr. Laurie Yates conference participants also explored potential micro-accreditation opportunities as a means to diversify program offerings and strengthen institutional attractiveness.
A career and partnership-oriented Conference
The conference extended beyond accreditation strategy to include career-focused engagement through a special event featuring representatives from Page Group and Fabrique de l’Exportation. Their presentations offered practical insights for both conference participants and ABC Paris students, reinforcing the shared conference theme of partnership and linking academic standards, institutional development, and student outcomes through professional collaboration with external stakeholders.
ABC Paris’ steady progress
This conference marked an important stepping stone into ABC Paris’ 2025-2026 re-accreditation year, strengthening institutional alignment around quality assurance, innovation, and student outcomes. The insights and partnerships developed over the two days will directly inform ABC Paris’ next phase of continuous improvement and accreditation readiness.
by Sangwon Park
