PUEB International Conference "Women in Business Education 2026

On 9 March 2026, the Women in Business Education Conference 2026 took place at Poznań University of Economics and Business, bringing together representatives of academia, accreditation organizations, and business to discuss the role of women in shaping the future of business education.

The conference included a keynote and several panel discussions and workshops featuring contributions from:

Professor Eileen McAuliffe, PhD, EVP, Chief Thought Leadership Officer & EMEA, AACSB International
Debra Leighton, BSIS Senior Advisor, EFMD Global
Prof. Barbara Jankowska, Rector of Poznań University of Economics and Business
Prof. Magdalena Barwiołek, Vice-Rector for International Relations, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
Professor Monika Foster, NTF PFHEA, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for International and Educational Partnerships, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Prof. Maciej Żukowski, Poznań University of Economics and Business
Prof. Krzysztof Walczak, Moderator, Workshop: STEM & Women: Breaking the Barriers
Prof. Joanna Kałkowska-Przygoda, Poznań University of Technology
Prof. Elżbieta Rychłowska-Musiał, Poznań University of Economics and Business
Dr Alicja Hadryś, PhD, DSc, Prof. UEP, Moderator, Workshop: Women in Leadership: From Academia to Executive Boards
Katarzyna Michalak, Entrepreneur & Business Leader
Maja Rutkowska, Entrepreneur & Business Leader
Prof. Dawid Szutowski, Poznań University of Economics and Business
Rita Żuchowska, Entrepreneur & Manager
Ewa Mińska-Struzik, Moderator, Workshop: Global Mobility & Visibility of Women in Academia
Łukasz Puślecki, PhD, DSc, Prof. UEP, Academic Researcher
Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek, PhD, Academic Researcher
Beata Woźniak-Jęchorek, PhD, DSc, Academic Researcher
Shima Jowzi, President, PUEB Doctoral Students’ Council

A memorable message from keynote speaker Professor Eileen McAuliffe, PhD was:
“When you climb higher, do not forget to leave the ladder down so that others can climb higher as well.”

The PUEB Doctoral Students’ Council was represented by Shima Jowzi, who participated in the panel “Global Mobility & Visibility of Women in Academia.”

The event created an inspiring space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking to support women in academia, business, and technology.

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