From November 18 to 19, the 2025 AACSB Asia Pacific Elevate Summit, hosted by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), was held in Hong Kong. Professor Che Ada, Dean of the School of Management, Associate Professor Shao Jing, Director of the International Accreditation Office, and Ma Xiaoke, International Accreditation Specialist, attended the summit on behalf of the school.

Centered on the core themes of "Digital Transformation, Global Collaboration, and Curriculum Innovation", the summit focused on the systemic changes brought by artificial intelligence to business education. It covered topics including Asia-Pacific regional collaboration, AI-driven transformation of business education, practice of AACSB accreditation standards, and the social impact of business schools. The agenda was closely aligned with the reconstruction of education in the AI era, featuring thematic workshops on the interpretation of accreditation standards and continuous improvement strategies. Over 300 delegates and exhibitors from 22 countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific and beyond gathered at the event, which served as a robust platform for knowledge sharing and strategic planning among business schools in the Asia-Pacific region.

During the summit, Dean Che Ada and Associate Professor Shao Jing shared insights drawn from their teaching experience and accreditation practice. They conducted in-depth discussions on curriculum design, talent development, and research initiatives with representatives from business and management schools of Tongji University, Hohai University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Shandong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, and other institutions. The participants also fully exchanged experiences regarding on-site visit preparations under the AACSB accreditation standards.

Throughout the event, the delegation engaged in in-depth dialogues with global leaders in business education, including Lily Bi, Chair of AACSB, and Dr. Geoff Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer. They exchanged views extensively on the new framework for higher education quality assurance in the next five years. By attending the summit, the delegation from the School of Management gained profound insights into the cutting-edge trends of business education in the AI era. They also acquired fresh perspectives and approaches from peers in the Asia-Pacific region on AI industry applications, regional development trends, enhancing research impact, and transforming business education through VR and AI-powered immersive learning models.

Taking the AACSB accreditation as a catalyst, the School of Management will continue to deepen the integration of AI into education and teaching, advance the internationalization of the school, and upgrade smart education scenarios. It will further align its strategies with the nine AACSB standards, innovate educational models, strengthen international collaboration and digital transformation, and continuously improve the quality of education and global influence.