Virtual International Programme 2021: The business of sustainability
- Date: Monday 26 July 2021
- Location: Online
- Cost: Free of charge
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. |