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Academic Events

Elevate Your Knowledge at an Ahlers Event

The Ahlers Center for International Business develops global competitiveness in students and faculty at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, as well as in our community partners. We leverage economic research, business analytics and supply chain management to pursue global opportunities that build a more socially responsible and prosperous region. At the Ahlers Center, invent your future and guarantee your impact. Grab hold of one of the dozens of opportunities we offer in global leadership, business growth and education.

Flagship Conference

The Reversing the Arrow initiative asks how entrepreneurship affects society as a starting point for a transatlantic, transpacific and interdisciplinary academic debate. Our annual conference is an opportunity to review and exchange new perspectives on how our society is changing in the face of one of the most important social phenomena of our time — entrepreneurship.

Ahlers Center’s Organizations and Organizing Seminar Series

Ahlers Center’s Organizations and Organizing Seminar Series brings domestic and international experts in global business to connect and collaborate with USD faculty and expose students to leaders in the industry through presenting innovative and exciting research topics.

Conference Travel Support

The Ahlers Center will consider supplementary funding for travel to the annual Academy of International Business (AIB) Conference for presentation in the competitive sessions

Faculty Development Retreat

Knauss School of Business Faculty Development Retreat, where innovation meets education in a beautiful collaborative setting. Our retreat is designed to empower faculty members with the latest in techniques, research methodologies, and industry trends, ensuring they remain at the forefront of business education.

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