Virtual International Programme 2021: The business of sustainability

This event is open to Leeds University Business School students only.

  • Engage directly with expert academics, business representatives and alumni
  • Learn though seminars, lectures, virtual company visits, and networking events
  • Enjoy extra-curricular activities such as a virtual city tour of Frankfurt and an end of programme celebration
  • Receive a certificate of participation if you attend eight or more sessions

Monday 26 July

Time Links to register
9:00 – 10:30 Post Pandemic Luxury: Trends, Tendencies and Business Implications Open to students and alumni
11:30 – 13:00 Company Visit: The Backstage Story of VAULT Open to students and alumni
14:00 – 15:30 Innovation and Sustainability Open to students and alumni
16:00 – 17:00 Company Visit: Elephbio – From IT Consulting to Social Entrepreneurship in Cambodia Open to students and alumni

Tuesday 27 July

Time Links to register
9:00 – 10:45 Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Central Bank Digital Currencies Open to students and alumni
11:00 – 13:30 Blockchain in the Financial Sector and Blockchains, Finance and Sustainability Open to students and alumni
13:30 – 14:00 Frankfurt Virtual City Tour Student registration only
14:15 – 15:45 Virtual Company Visit: Nu-Credits and Greenb2e Open to students and alumni
16:30 – 17:15 Blockchain Roundtable with Frankfurt Academics Open to students and alumni

Wednesday 28 July

Time Links to register
8:45 – 10:30 Global Sustainability: Theory to Business Practice and Sustainable Business Open to students and alumni
11:30 – 13:00 What does the EU Commission do to Promote Sustainability in SME's? Student registration only
14:00 – 15:30 Sustainable Leadership and Belgian Approaches to Sustainability Open to students and alumni
16:00 – 17:00 Company Visit: Introduction to Tapio Open to students and alumni

Thursday 29 July

*Please note that time slots may vary. If you have registered we will let you know.

Time Links to register
10:00 – 12:00* Company Visit: Introduction to Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni Student registration only
13:00 – 15:00* Company Visit: Introduction to Campari Student registration only

Friday 30 July

Time Links to register
10:00 – 12:00 LUBS Connect Networking Session Open to students and alumni
13:30 – 15:00 End of Programme Celebration Student registration only.