Asia Pacific Accreditation Conference | AACSB

Conference Overview

Join peers from across the Asia Pacific region at the Asia Pacific Accreditation Conference in
Chiang Mai, Thailand, hosted with Chiang Mai University Business School.
Collaborate with leaders and practitioners in business education to explore practical approaches to accreditation, continuous improvement, and emerging challenges shaping the region.

The conference will provide in-depth insights into the AACSB Accreditation Standards, showcasing how these standards
support innovation, quality assurance, and meaningful outcomes for institutions globally. Gain perspectives on
regional trends and engage in sessions designed to drive impact for learners, institutions, and communities.

• Interpreting standards expectations and aligning evidence across key processes
• Designing effective continuous improvement systems and documentation practices
• Preparing for initial accreditation or continuous improvement review engagements
• Learning from peer institutions on implementation, change management, and governance
• Exploring regional trends and emerging topics impacting accreditation strategy

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represent a significant evolution in how quality, impact, and accountability are defined across business and accounting
education.

This conference provides a timely forum for institutions to explore the implications of the proposed standards for
accreditation planning and continuous improvement. Discussions will consider how emerging expectations may
influence strategy, processes, evidence planning, stakeholder engagement, and how institutions demonstrate impact.

As these standards are expected to be brought forward for a vote at AACSB’s

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this conference offers an opportunity for early reflection and shared understanding ahead of formal adoption.

Deans & Associate Deans
Assistant & Vice Deans
Accreditation Managers
Quality Assurance Coordinators
Department Chairs
Faculty Leaders

Hosted in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and convened with Chiang Mai University Business School,
the conference brings together the region’s accreditation community in a setting designed for focused peer learning
and practical exchange.

A Regional Lens on the Proposed Global Standards™

Thailand’s dynamic higher education and business ecosystem offers a practical backdrop for exploring how global accreditation expectations translate into strategy, governance, and evidence—across diverse institutional contexts.

Better Benchmarking Through Diverse Peer Contexts

Connect with institutions navigating different missions, resources, and stakeholder demands—so you leave with approaches you can adapt, not just examples that work “somewhere else.”

A Convening Point for Asia Pacific Peer Learning

High-quality peer exchange with institutions facing similar accreditation timelines, resourcing realities, and governance models.