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FOI Dean participated in EFMD Deans conference 2025 in Lisbon

The 2025 EFMD Deans conference brought together over 400 deans and leaders in management education from around the world in Lisbon, Portugal. This prestigious annual gathering, hosted by the Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, served as a platform for discussions on the evolving landscape of business schools, leadership in transformative times, and the challenges shaping the future of management education.

Among the participants was the dean of the Faculty of Organization and Informatics Full Prof. Marina Klačmer Čalopa, PhD, who took part in insightful discussions on key topics such as digital transformation, faculty engagement, and institutional resilience. The conference featured plenary sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities, providing an avenue for global leaders to exchange ideas and best practices.

Key highlights included a session on EFMD Quality Services, focusing on accreditation developments, as well as a keynote address that explored the role of business schools in adapting to regenerative economies and shifting curricula. Additionally, expert panels tackled critical issues such as crisis management and the impact of artificial intelligence in executive education.

The event also fostered collaboration among academic leaders, emphasizing the importance of innovation, adaptability, and global engagement in shaping the future of higher education. As the conference concluded, participants reflected on the valuable insights gained and looked ahead to continued dialogue and cooperation in the coming years.

The next EFMD Deans conference is set to take place in Vienna, where management education leaders will once again convene to drive impactful change and further the development of business schools worldwide.