Grow Symposium and Award Reception

At Georgia State University’s Institute of International Business (IIB), talented faculty nurture a global-ready and ‘career-ready’ student body that impresses employers with a global mindset, analytical skills, and social consciousness. The IIB aspires to deepen study of “Globally Responsible Organizations and Work” (GROW). The IIB seeks to promote global business innovation where all participants act conscientiously to environmental, societal, and governance imperatives.

The (GROW) Alumni Award recognizes individual leaders for their contributions to sustainable business models and for exemplifying world-class responsible, and inclusive practices. The GROW Alumni Award highlights the commitment to cross-border accountability and inclusive practices for a sustainable future and showcases outstanding examples, best practices, and proactive management for economic, environmental, and social impacts. Join to celebrate the inaugural GROW Award with a panel discussion and lunch reception with Ph.D. student posters.

Speakers:

Alaina Percival, Woman Who Code

Joanna Price, The Coca-Cola Company

Melanie Larkin, Accenture

Chris Boyle, Cox Automotive and Southface Institute

Lumkile Mondi, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Moderated by:

Sebastian Van Der Vegt

Event Timeline: 

10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. REFRESHMENTS & REGISTRATION

10:30 A.M. – 10:35 A.M. WELCOME REMARKS

by LEIGH ANNE LIU, Director, GSU Institute of International Business

10:35 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. EXPERT PANEL COMMENTARIES AND DISCUSSIONS

12:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. LUNCH RECEPTION & PhD STUDENTS POSTER

Remarks by: S. TAMER CAVUSGIL, Executive Director, GSU-CIBER

2:00 P.M. EVENT ADJOURN