2025 Conference

Leadership Now: Innovating for a Sustainable World

April 23, 2025
Buffalo Niagara Marriott, Amherst NY

Conference Recap

Leadership Now: Innovating for a Sustainable World, a daylong conference hosted by the School of Management’s Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, attracted more than 175 leaders from eight countries. Keynote speakers Robert Skinner and Felipe Queipo of the United Nations explored the power of collaborative leadership and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in shaping a sustainable future. Attendees also heard insights from leaders across industries — from education to energy to technology — and engaged with cutting-edge research from UB faculty.

Conference Contact

Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

Tel: 716-645-5254
mgt-leaderconf@buffalo.edu

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Conference Agenda

Session 1

Morning Plenary

Session 2

Keynote Address

Session 3

Afternoon Plenary

Afternoon Keynote

Session 4

Closing Keynote

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