About
CEEMAN’s signature event brings together deans and
directors of its member and partner organizations from all over the world,
focusing on topics of key importance for management development. Featuring
outstanding keynotes, presentations and interactive roundtables from
academia and business, the Conference also includes side events such as
company visits, poster session for faculty and researchers, accreditation
sessions, and the CEEMAN Annual Meeting.
The 31st CEEMAN Annual conference took place on 20-22 September 2023 at
Almaty Management University (AlmaU).
Address: 227 Rozybakiyev Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
About Almaty
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of about 2
million with about 9% of the countries population located in one city, it is
certainly a hustling and bustling place to be. It also used to be the former
capital of the country, until 1997 when it moved to Astana. It is the
largest commercial and financial centre of Kazakhstan, where about a third
of Kazakh businesses are registered.
Almaty is a vibrant metropolis nestled against the backdrop of majestic
mountains. Known for its cultural diversity, historical landmarks, and
thriving economy, Almaty offers a captivating blend of tradition and
modernity. From exploring the picturesque landscapes of the nearby Tian Shan
mountains to indulging in the city's vibrant food scene and shopping
districts, visitors to Almaty can immerse themselves in a truly unique
experience.
About the host Almaty Management University (established in 1988, AlmaU, Almaty,
Kazakhstan) is an entrepreneurial, socially responsible university that
strives to become a globally recognized university with a broad development
profile (comprehensive) for people striving for sustainable development
society. The university cooperates with more than 150 universities and
associations around the world. AlmaU is committed to the principles of the
third mission, the UN SDGs, promotes the Principles of Responsible
Management Education (PRME) and the UN Academic Impact.
AlmaU is accredited by IQA CEEMAN (2010-2022), Graduate School of Business
and School of Hospitality and Tourism of AlmaU are accredited by
international accreditation BGA (2021-2026). The university is in the top 3
business schools in Central Asia in the Eduniversal ranking, ranks 1001+ in
the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022. AlmaU is the only higher
education institution in Central Asia whose MBA programs are accredited by
AMBA (2013-2026). GSB AlmaU is in the top 250 best business schools in the
world and in the top 40 in Asia according to the QS World University
Rankings: Global MBA Rankings 2023, the AlmaU EMBA program takes 23rd place
in the QS Executive MBA 2022: Joint programs (and 2 ranks in the world in
terms of alumni profile).
Since the beginning of 2021, AlmaU has been a member of the Cintana
Education Alliance, a global network of universities, and a partner of
Arizona State University, jointly implementing a long-term strategic
partnership. The academic partnership is aimed at creating and scaling
high-quality educational programs in the region.
http://www.almau.edu.kz/
Registration
Fees
- EUR 790 for CEEMAN and Alliance partner members
- EUR 1100 for non-members
*Poster session presenters are entitled to a 10% discount on the
participation fee.
The fee includes attendance of the sessions, conference materials,
coffee breaks, welcome drink, lunches and dinners (on Thursday and
Friday), for 1 person as specified in the conference program, as well as
transportation between the conference venues (e.g. dinners). The fee
does NOT cover travel, airport shuttle, accommodation, participation of
accompanying persons, or sightseeing tour. Payment of participation fee
should be settled by September 5 at the latest by bank transfer upon receipt of the pro-forma invoice from
CEEMAN.
Cancellation of participation (in writing) must be
received before 4 September 2023 if fees are
to be refunded. After that date no refunds will be made. If you are
unable to attend, you are welcome to send a replacement; however, prior
notification is required. If you register for the event
and never send the cancellation of
participation in writing, you are obliged to pay the full fee, even if you do not attend the event.
Visa
Depending on your citizenship, you may enter the Republic of Kazakhstan with visa or without visa, but subject to immigration registration (the latter is usually done by the hotel). Check if you need visa to Kazakhstan here: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/6764?lang=en.
Contact for visa related matters: Ms. Aigul Kospanova, a.kospanova@almau.edu.kz, T.+7727 313 30 83, ext. 158.
Please note that the last day to obtain a visa for Kazakhstan is August 26.