📣 1 Day to Go! AABS Tour Day is almost here! On May 24, we kick off the AABS experience with an unforgettable journey through Cairo! 🇪🇬 From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to ancient mummies and lunch with a view — it’s the perfect start to the celebration.

Behind us: 4,500 years of history. Ahead of us: a future we’re shaping together. Celebrating 20 years of AABS with purpose, pride and a view that reminds us how powerful foundations stand the test of time.

We’re thrilled to kick off a sunny start to the AABS 2025 Connect Conference at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business! ✨ Stay tuned for inspiring sessions, meaningful connections, and a special celebration of 20 years of AABS!

Opening remarks from Dr. Samer Atallah, Associate Dean of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, to officially kickstart the AABS 2025 Connect Conference!

An inspiring official welcome from Jon Foster-Pedley, AABS Board Chairman and Dean of Henley Africa, as he opens the AABS 2025 Connect Conference & 20th Anniversary Celebration!

A warm welcome from Dr. Sherif Kamel, Dean of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, to his campus and the city of Cairo. 🇪🇬

The AABS 2025 Connect Conference Keynote speaker Mohamed El Damaty, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board at Domty, delivers an inspiring talk on the vital role of African business education in shaping ethical, innovative, and resilient leaders ready to thrive on the global stage.

Exploring bold ideas in Collaboration, Innovation & Impact—leaders from academia and industry discuss Africa’s role in shaping global business and forging powerful partnerships.

Today, on Africa Day, we proudly celebrate the spirit, strength, and innovation of our continent. 🌍 This year also marks 20 years of AABS—two decades of advancing African business education and empowering leaders who are shaping a brighter future for Africa and the world.

A powerful moment captured: the incredible community of leaders, educators, and changemakers gathered for this year’s conference. As we celebrate 20 years of the AABS, we’re reminded that it’s our members and our network that make this organization truly great.

A forward-looking discussion on Digital Transformation in African Business Education, exploring how technology, AI, and data are reshaping learning and access across the continent. Featuring insights from Ahmed Salama, CTO at Microsoft Egypt and Steve Briggs, CEO of VulaCoin.

A dynamic session on Empowering the Next Generation of African Women Leaders, highlighting the role of business schools in advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership.

An energizing session on Wellness and Mindfulness: Finding Your Groove, exploring how leaders can enhance performance and wellbeing through heart, breath, and mindfulness. Featuring insights from Barry van Zyl, Global Educator, Author of GROOVE, and Faculty at Henley Africa

Exploring how Africa’s top business schools are launching and scaling startups across the continent! 🌍✨ Featuring stories from Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa, moderated by Ayman Ismail from AUC Venture Lab.

We’re excited to kick off Day 2 with an inspiring Keynote Address by Tumi Dlamini, a leading voice in corporate governance, public policy, and responsible business across Africa.

A powerful session on African Insights Driving Transformation through Research, highlighting the pivotal role of African business schools in shaping evidence-based solutions for local and global challenges.

Reimagining the future of business education through the lens of sustainability, this session—Curriculum for Change: Advancing Sustainability in African Business Education—focused on how institutions are embedding sustainability into their teaching, strategies, and assessments.

As we wrap up the formal programme, AABS Board Chair, and Dean of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, share a heartfelt farewell with our attendees. We now we get ready for AABS Day tomorrow at The Grand Egyptian Museum. It’s a celebration of our network and our legacy.

Happening Tomorrow — May 27, 2025: AABS DAY! We’re excited to welcome all our attendees and African business school leaders to The Grand Egyptian Museum for a day of connection, culture, and celebration.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at AABS! May this special occasion bring you happiness, harmony, and lasting connections. 🌙✨