Thinking Beyond 2026: Shaping the Next Era of Executive Education

EMBAC USA/Canada Northeast Regional Meeting

Join professional colleagues from across the northeast for “Thinking Beyond 2026: Shaping the Next Era of Executive Education,” a three-day gathering designed to explore the forces reshaping our field—and the innovations that will define what comes next.

Hosted by Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business in Philadelphia’s vibrant University City, this year’s conference brings together recruiters, program managers, executive directors, faculty, and marketing leaders for meaningful conversations, practical insights, and new ideas ready to be put into action.

About the Theme: “Thinking Beyond”

Executive education is transforming rapidly. Learner expectations, employer priorities, and industry realities are shifting—and programs must evolve just as quickly.

Throughout the conference, sessions will address current challenges facing executive education and offer forward-looking solutions that help programs thrive. Expect substantive dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and inspiration for building the next era of impactful learning. Agenda highlights include:

• Keynote Address: “Adaptive Business Leadership: Meeting the Challenges of a Rapidly Evolving Business Landscape”—Carlos Moreira, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, examines the forces shaping local and global markets and demonstrates how real-world experiential learning is critical to developing adaptive leaders. He argues for actionable strategies for workforce transformation, responsible AI adoption and evidence-based decision-making to redesign business models and achieve sustained competitive advantage.
• Insightful Talks—Engaging presentations featuring leaders discussing market trends and challenges, future-ready leadership skills, building a leadership talent pipeline, alumni career outcomes, the expanding role of global immersion courses, recruitment strategies and more.
• Roundtable Peer Discussions—Interactive conversations that encourage peer exchange, shared challenges and practical takeaways you can implement immediately. Topics include planning for the future of executive education and emerging courses and methodologies.
• EMBAC Foundations—Designed for those individuals with fewer than three years of experience in the executive/working professional master’s degree space and/or those who are new to EMBAC, EMBAC Foundations will be held on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. on Drexel’s campus. You must register for EMBAC Foundations separately through the EMBAC site.
• Cultural Networking Events—Come together on Tuesday evening with meeting attendees for a welcome reception at Drexel’s Frank Furness-designed Paul Peck Alumni Center, where you’ll explore Extending Beyond: A Century of Drexel Legacies. Then, on Wednesday, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a tour of the Museum of the American Revolution, followed by a “taste of Philadelphia.”

Full Meeting Agenda

Registration

Secure your place early and join a community shaping the future of executive education:

• Conference Fee: $350 per person
• Early-Bird Discount: $275 per person extended through Jan. 31, 2026

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved from March 23-27, 2026, at a discounted rate of $249 per night at The Study at University City, an upscale hotel located on Drexel’s campus and just steps from the meeting space. Use the link below to make your reservation before March 1, 2026, subject to room availability.

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Please note that lodging costs are in addition to the conference fee. Rates do not include tax, gratuities, incidentals, room charges and upgrades.

Why Attend?

• Explore forward-thinking approaches to executive education
• Learn from experts tackling today’s most pressing challenges
• Build meaningful connections with fellow program leaders
• Take home actionable ideas to strengthen your programs
• Experience Philadelphia during its milestone 250th year

Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available exclusively to our EMBAC partners. These opportunities offer brand positioning, relationship development, and insight into trends affecting executive education in the region. See the attached list of sponsorship opportunities or contact Jeff Spence, director of Engagement and Alumni Relations, at jbs23@drexel.edu to learn more.