The Center for Global Management supports, sponsors, and hosts events including symposiums, forums, conferences and discussion series, and invites guest speakers with expertise in key regions of the world to discuss critical issues that impact business, policy, society and management practices. UCLA Anderson students, alumni, faculty, staff as well as the members of the UCLA community and interested members of the general community are invited and encouraged to attend many of our events that are held both in-person and virtually. The Center for Global Management is committed to providing timely and relevant information about critical topics and issues that matter to our community and the world.

Event Spotlight

Tech-Driven Transformations, Innovation and the Role of AI with AI Expert, Kai-Fu Lee

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Upcoming Events

Friday, October 6, 2023, 12:00 p.m. PDT

Center for Global Management Mentor Program. Applications Due by Friday, October 6, 2023

 

Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. PDT

Global Management Speaker Series:
Global Leadership in Management: Breaking the Glass Ceiling – A Corporate, Philanthropic and Board Perspective - A Discussion with Philanthropist Julia Gouw, Former President and Chief Operating Officer, East West Bank








 

Types of Event Programming

 

Global Conferences & Symposiums

The Center for Global Management collaborates with UCLA Anderson centers, student clubs and entities across the UCLA campus, as well as with external partners on conferences focused on global issues and key geographic regions of the world.

Global Management Speaker & Lecture Series

The Center for Global Management invites important and influential speakers with expertise in key regions of the world to discuss critical issues that impact the global political economy and global business and society.

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Global Business & Policy Forum

The Global Business and Policy Forums are a collaborative partnership between the Center for Global Management and the UCLA School of Law's Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy

World Today Discussion Series

The World Today Discussion Series engages the audience in interactive and enriching conversations around current issues that transcend borders. 

Robertson Lectures on Global Business Leadership

In recognition of UCLA Anderson's role in preparing the next generation of global leaders, the Robertson Lecture Series on Global Business Leadership provides opportunities for students to hear global leaders discuss critical issues that impact global business, society and the political economy. 

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Lunch and Dinner Conversation Series

In collaboration with UCLA Anderson's professional and identity clubs, the Center for Global Management connects students to the global community and partners by organizing lunchtime and evening discussions with distinguished global leaders and members of the global alumni community.

External Collaborative Partnerships

In addition to significant collaboration with other centers, departments and student organizations at UCLA Anderson, as well as across campus with the UCLA International Institute, School of Law, Fielding School of Public Health, David Geffen School of Medicine and Luskin School of Public Affairs, the Center for Global Management collaborates with a number of globally recognized organizations.

Featured UCLA Campus Events

Between lectures on contemporary and historical international issues, book talks and film screenings, the broader UCLA campus offers many fascinating discussions and events around global issues and topics.

Highlights of Past Events

 

2021 Wilbur K. Woo Greater China Business Conference Keynote Address with AI Expert, Kai-Fu Lee on Tech-Driven Transformations, Innovation and the Role of AI

World Today Discussion Series: U.S. - India Relations

World Today Discussion Series: Environmental Sustainability in Asia and the Role of Green Finance in the World

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