Symposium Leading Sustainability Transitions: An International Business Perspective

The only way to make impact is by making significant and well-informed changes. The HAN International School of Business takes the lead by installing Prof. Anna Sabidussi and officially opening the Center of International Business Research, a research center dedicated to sustainability transitions.
Thursday, June 22, 2023 marks the day in which companies, alumni, academic partners, students, researchers and lecturers together explore solutions to shift towards a more sustainable future.
Sustainability transitions from different perspectives
The morning focuses on discussing the trends in sustainability transitions via the inaugural speech of Prof. Anna Sabidussi and a panel discussion with business leaders. These frontrunners in sustainability transitions will share their experience and insights.
In the afternoon these trends will be actively translated into practical guidelines via a World Café for business partners, academic partners, alumni, students, and researchers.

During the symposium, we will address sustainability transitions at various levels:
These are directly related to the research lines defined by the chair:
- Intercultural Dynamics & Entrepreneurial Mindsets,
- Behavioral Change in Global Organizations,
- Transformations Across Business Ecosystems,
- and Paradigm Shifts in Finance & Economics.
Overall these lines guide international businesses in the necessary transitions towards sustainability. They integrate the individual, the organizational, the ecosystem and the economic system level: building on the synergies among these levels is essential for promoting sustainability and ensuring a more equitable and prosperous future for all.
Read more about the research lines on the CIBR site.
Program
9:00
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Registration & coffee
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9.30
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Opening Dr. Nicole Osentoski, Academy Manager HAN International School of Business, Master of Ceremonies
Welcome speech by Arjan Keunen, Dean HAN International School of Business
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9.45
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The HAN sustainability vision including inauguration ceremony by Bridget Kievits, member of the HAN Executive Board
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10:00
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Inauguration speech Prof. Anna Sabidussi, HAN Center of International Business Research (CIBR).
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10:30
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Panel discussion with business leaders and Prof. Anna Sabidussi hosted by Dr. Nicole Osentoski, including interaction with the audience
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Jan-Joost Bosman - CEO Royal Auping |
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Roger van Hoesel – General Manager of FoodX & Co-founder of Ecosystem Navigators
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Jenny Wassenaar – CSO & SVP Global R&D Trivium Packaging |
11.30
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Inauguration celebration and lunch
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12:45 |
Kick-off dynamic afternoon program by Professor Anna Sabidussi & Dr. Nicole Osentoski Initiation World Café by Rick Koster, professional moderator |
13:30
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World Café round table discussions |
15.45
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Short break, including reveal artistic representation of the day |
16:00
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Plenary session: Key findings & insights World Café |
17.00-18:00
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Networking drinks and snacks
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Symposium Leading Sustainability Transitions: An International Business Perspective: Sign up
- Arnhem - Ruitenberglaan 26Date: 22 juni at 09:00
