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Shaping Global
Business Together

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BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT

ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL

Serving Humanity Worldwide

Shaping

Global Business

Together
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22nd AGBA's World Conference
May16, 2026 - May 18 2026
at Dubai

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Services

AGBA's Global Services & Features

AGBA empowers professionals through global academic networking, international conferences, advisory services, and support for nonprofit initiatives. Our offerings are designed to foster growth, collaboration, and impact across industries and institutions
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Global Academic Networking

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International Conferences and Workshops

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Accreditation Advisory Services

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For Nonprofits & Foundations

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About AGBA

Shaping Global Business Leadership

  • Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in Texas in 2000.It has over 1000 members across 50+ countries, including scholars, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders.AGBA helps connect emerging country academics with the developed world for mutual growth and collaboration.

  • To be globally recognized as a leading "not-for-profit" organization dedicated to serve the academic, professional, government, corporate and entrepreneurial sectors worldwide.

  • Building on the dynamics of the ongoing globalization process, AGBA is committed to provide a global platform aimed at assisting academics, scholars, professionals, officials, entrepreneurs and consultants of emerging countries to assert themselves on the global stage for recognition, networking and dissemination of knowledge.

  • AGBA nurtures globally competitive talent across emerging countries.
    It arranges international apprenticeships and offers advisory services for AACSB accreditation.AGBA supports professionals in obtaining Fulbright Grants and delivers tailored training programs.It also provides global entrepreneurship development and professional growth opportunities

     

Meet The Team

Global Expertise Powering Future Leaders

Our strength lies in a diverse team of academic and professional leaders shaping the future of global business education.

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Prof. Dr. Zafar U. Ahmed

CEO Founder
Ph.D., (Utah), D.Litt., (England, Candidate) Professor of International Business
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Prof. Dr. Kyle S. Wells

Chair: AGBA's Global Board of Trusteesr
Former Dean College of Business Utah Tech University St. George, Utah, USA
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Dr. Christopher J. Marquette

AGBA’s First Vice President
Assistant Professor Department of Finance Tabor School of Business Millikin University Decatur, State of Illinois USA
Conferences

Our Upcoming Conferences

AGBA serves a global community with its headquarters in the United States and hosts its annual international conferences in various prominent cities around the world

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AGBA’s 22nd Annual World Congress – 2026

16 May - May 18
Dubai

Previous Conferences

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2022 Turkey Conference

Eresin Hotel (Topkapi),(Fatih District), Istanbul, TÜRKIYE on July 2—4, 2022.
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2023 Dubai Conference

Le Meridian Hotel (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) on May 20—22, 2023.
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2025 Thailand Conference

The Grand Four Wings Convention Hotel (Bangkok, Thailand) on july 2—4, 2025.

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We just had a dream  a  vision. All we did was share our idea. They handled the hard work, and they executed it perfectly.

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Chapters

AGBA Chapters

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India Chapter

Indian Institute of Technology DelhiNew Delhi, INDIAChapter President: Vacant

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Vietnam Chapter

School of BusinessInternational University, Vietnam National UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVIETNAM Chapter President:D ...

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Thailand Chapter

National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)Bangkok, THAILANDChapter President: Associate Profes ...

Why Join AGBA?

  • Global Community: Join a diverse network of academics, professionals, and entrepreneurs from 100+ countries.
  • International Networking: Access global opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and academic exchange
  • Research & Exposure: Gain support for publishing, research, and participating in international conferences.
  • Professional Growth: Enhance your global presence and career with AGBA's exclusive programs and initiatives
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The Delegation 2025 conference from Bangkok