A business school network focused on societal impact launched at the 11th International Business School Shanghai Conference, held from October 21 to 23, 2026. The alliance aims to support cross-border collaboration in education, research and social service.

Key Takeaways

  • Antai College of Economics and Management initiated the network with four other institutions.
  • The conference drew more than 200 participants from over 30 countries and regions.

Business school network brings five institutions together

The U21 Business School Network for Societal Impact builds on the framework of Universitas 21. Its initiators are Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the University of Zurich, the University of Auckland, Tecnológico de Monterrey and the University of Queensland.

The network spans Asia, Europe, Oceania and North America. The announcement did not specify individual projects, funding or a timetable for its planned collaboration.

Conference focused on changing business education

Hosted by Antai at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Xuhui campus, the conference examined how technology, geopolitical shifts and societal change are affecting business education. Keynote speakers included leaders from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Nanyang Business School, Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management, HKUST Business School and IMD.

A CEO forum featured LandSpace founder Changwu Zhang and Intellifusion founder Ning Chen, who discussed commercial spaceflight and artificial intelligence. Antai dean Fangruo Chen said business schools need openness and mutual learning to address shared challenges.

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