About the Conference
Explore how business schools navigate rapid change and prepare leaders to drive progress with purpose and resilience
Our 7th annual conference has welcomed higher education's business schools and organizations for talks, actionable insights and stories from some of the brightest minds in the Inclusion and Engagement space.
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We will equip attendees with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to navigate the evolving challenges in higher education and advance positive change in the areas of inclusive excellence and societal impact.
Conference Highlights
Featured Speakers
Dr. Damon A. Williams, Friday Keynote
National expert in inclusive leadership, organizational change, and social impact
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Joe Lalley, Saturday Keynote
Innovation strategist, writer, and facilitator helping teams think differently and act boldly
Conference Highlights
Friday & Saturday sessions include:
• Deans Panel Discussion
• AACSB Societal Impact Update
• Bridging the Gap: AI, Academia, and the Workforce of Tomorrow
Additional speakers and session details coming soon
Why Attend?
• Engage with national thought leaders
• Participate in high-impact workshops
• Explore cutting-edge research and insights
• Build community with peers from across the country
• Gain actionable tools to strengthen belonging and student success
Conference Registration
Exclusive Membership Benefit
Current BSEC member institutions receive one complimentary conference registration as part of their annual membership package.
To take advantage of this high-value benefit, please ensure your institution has renewed its membership for the 2025–2026 fiscal year before registering. This guarantees that at least one faculty or staff member can attend at no cost.​
Institutional Member
Non-Member
Early Bird
Before 2/24/26
$575
$725
Regular
After 2/24/26
$625
$775
Hotel Accomodations
Hyatt Regency
Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 729-1234
The Hyatt Regency Newport beach is five miles from Orange County/John Wayne Airport or one and a half hours north of San Diego, and one hour south of Los Angeles.