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SUMMARY:Thinking Beyond 2026: Shaping the Next Era of Executive Education
DESCRIPTION: \n\nEMBAC USA/CANADA NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEETING\n\nJoin profes
 sional colleagues from across the northeast for “Thinking\nBeyond 2026: 
 Shaping the Next Era of Executive Education\,” a\nthree-day gathering de
 signed to explore the forces reshaping our\nfield—and the innovations th
 at will define what comes next.\n\nHosted by Drexel University’s LeBow C
 ollege of Business in\nPhiladelphia’s vibrant University City\, this yea
 r’s conference\nbrings together recruiters\, program managers\, executiv
 e directors\,\nfaculty\, and marketing leaders for meaningful conversation
 s\, practical\ninsights\, and new ideas ready to be put into action.\n\nAB
 OUT THE THEME: “THINKING BEYOND”\n\nExecutive education is transformin
 g rapidly. Learner expectations\,\nemployer priorities\, and industry real
 ities are shifting—and\nprograms must evolve just as quickly.\n\nThrough
 out the conference\, sessions will address current challenges\nfacing exec
 utive education and offer forward-looking solutions that\nhelp programs th
 rive. Expect substantive dialogue\, collaborative\nproblem-solving\, and i
 nspiration for building the next era of\nimpactful learning. Agenda highli
 ghts include:\n\n * KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “ADAPTIVE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: MEET
 ING THE\nCHALLENGES OF A RAPIDLY EVOLVING BUSINESS LANDSCAPE”—Carlos\n
 Moreira [/affiliate-bios/carlos-moreira]\, a partner at\nPricewaterhouseCo
 opers\, examines the forces shaping local and global\nmarkets and demonstr
 ates how real-world experiential learning is\ncritical to developing adapt
 ive leaders. He argues for actionable\nstrategies for workforce transforma
 tion\, responsible AI adoption and\nevidence-based decision-making to rede
 sign business models and achieve\nsustained competitive advantage.\n * INS
 IGHTFUL TALKS—Engaging presentations featuring leaders\ndiscussing marke
 t trends and challenges\, future-ready leadership\nskills\, building a lea
 dership talent pipeline\, alumni career outcomes\,\nthe expanding role of 
 global immersion courses\, recruitment strategies\nand more.\n * ROUNDTABL
 E PEER DISCUSSIONS—Interactive conversations that\nencourage peer exchan
 ge\, shared challenges and practical takeaways you\ncan implement immediat
 ely. Topics include planning for the future of\nexecutive education and em
 erging courses and methodologies.\n * EMBAC FOUNDATIONS—Designed for tho
 se individuals with fewer than\nthree years of experience in the executive
 /working professional\nmaster’s degree space and/or those who are new to
  EMBAC\, EMBAC\nFoundations will be held on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. on Drexe
 l’s\ncampus. You must register for EMBAC Foundations separately through 
 the\nEMBAC site\n[https://embac.connectedcommunity.org/login?ReturnUrl=htt
 ps%3a%2f%2fembac.connectedcommunity.org%2fevents%2fevent-description%3fCal
 endarEventKey%3d4b66b177-b183-4083-933b-019b23405ac4%26Home%3d%252fevents%
 252fcalendar].\n * CULTURAL NETWORKING EVENTS—Come together on Tuesday e
 vening with\nmeeting attendees for a welcome reception at Drexel’s Frank
 \nFurness-designed Paul Peck Alumni Center\, where you’ll explore\n_Exte
 nding Beyond: A Century of Drexel Legacies\n[https://drexel.edu/drexel-fou
 nding-collection/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/details/?eid=45617&iid=119
 482]_.\nThen\, on Wednesday\, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signi
 ng of\nthe Declaration of Independence with a tour of the Museum of the\nA
 merican Revolution [https://www.amrevmuseum.org/]\, followed by a\n“tast
 e of Philadelphia.”\n\n Full Meeting Agenda _ _\n[/sites/default/files/2
 026-03/thinking-beyond-2026-embac-regional-meeting-agenda-rev0319262.pdf]\
 n\n-------------------------\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nSecure your place early an
 d join a community shaping the future of\nexecutive education:\n\n * Confe
 rence Fee: $350 per person\n * Early-Bird Discount: $275 per person extend
 ed through JAN. 31\,\n2026\n\nACCOMMODATIONS\n\nA limited number of rooms 
 have been reserved from March 23-27\, 2026\,\nat a discounted rate of $249
  per night at The Study at University City\n[https://www.thestudyatunivers
 itycity.com/]\, an upscale hotel located\non Drexel’s campus and just st
 eps from the meeting space. Use the\nlink below to make your reservation b
 efore MARCH 1\, 2026\, subject to\nroom availability.\n\n Book Now _ _\n[h
 ttps://reservations.travelclick.com/99716?groupID=5052729]\n\n_Please note
  that lodging costs are in addition to the conference fee.\nRates do not i
 nclude tax\, gratuities\, incidentals\, room charges and\nupgrades._\n\n--
 -----------------------\n\nWHY ATTEND?\n\n * Explore forward-thinking appr
 oaches to executive education\n * Learn from experts tackling today’s mo
 st pressing challenges\n * Build meaningful connections with fellow progra
 m leaders\n * Take home actionable ideas to strengthen your programs\n * E
 xperience Philadelphia during its milestone 250th year\n\n----------------
 ---------\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n\nA limited number of sponsorship 
 opportunities are available\nexclusively to our EMBAC partners. These oppo
 rtunities offer brand\npositioning\, relationship development\, and insigh
 t into trends\naffecting executive education in the region. See the attach
 ed list of\nsponsorship opportunities\n[https://www.lebow.drexel.edu/sites
 /default/files/2025-12/embac_2026_sponsorships.pdf]\nor contact Jeff Spenc
 e\, director of Engagement and Alumni Relations\,\nat jbs23@drexel.edu to 
 learn more.\n 
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LOCATION:Gerri C. LeBow Hall\, 3220 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104
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