Meet our new Dean, gain fresh business insights and connect with like-minded professionals.

Tuesday, 29 September, 2026

Are you looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your perspective, or prepare for a new chapter in your career? Here, at AMS, lies the perfect opportunity to start your new learning journey. 

Join our Open House for Advanced Professionals and discover how our Executive Masters and Master Classes help experienced professionals continue to grow, lead and, most importantly, impact the world. 

During this inspiring evening, you'll gain fresh insights from renowned faculty members, attend the first public appearance of our new Dean, Wouter Dewulf, meet program directors and connect with ambitious professionals from diverse industries.

A special moment during this edition of our Open House

We are proud to welcome Wouter Dewulf, the new Dean of Antwerp Management School. 

A long-standing member of the AMS community, professor and internationally recognized expert in logistics and aviation economics, he will open the evening by sharing his vision on leadership, lifelong learning and the capabilities organizations need to remain relevant in an increasingly complex world. 

This unique moment offers an opportunity to hear directly from the person who will help shape the future direction of Antwerp Management School.

Get inspired by today's most relevant business topics

An Executive Master or Master Class is about more than acquiring knowledge. It's about gaining new perspectives, challenging your assumptions and developing the insights needed to make a lasting impact in your organization. 

During the evening, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of four keynote sessions led by AMS faculty members and industry experts.

How do you create genuine strategic alignment across your organisation?

Geert Scheipers | Professor of Strategic Management & Performance Management, Academic Director Executive MBA and Program Director Master Class Business Strategy & Leadership

Many organizations have a strategy, but far fewer succeed in creating a genuinely shared understanding of where they want to go. Discover how leaders can avoid the trap of false alignment and translate strategic ambitions into concrete action and performance.

What separates successful digital transformation from expensive digital experimentation?

Steven De Haes | Academic Director of the Executive Master in IT Governance & Assurance, the Executive Master in Enterprise IT Architecture, the Executive Master in IT Management and the Master in IT Risk and Cyber Security

Digital transformation is no longer about implementing technology. It's about developing the capabilities, leadership and strategic alignment needed to create lasting value. Learn what distinguishes organizations that achieve digital mastery from those that struggle to realize impact.

Can we value risks before they appear in the financial results?

Michaël Peeters | Professor of Quantum Finance and Professor ESG and Digital Initiatives

Climate change, ESG, resilience, geopolitical uncertainty and human behavior increasingly influence investment decisions and business performance. Discover how emerging approaches to valuation can help organizations better understand financial and non-financial risk in an increasingly uncertain world.

How do geopolitical developments affect global supply chains?

Roel Gevaers | Academic Director Global Supply Chain Management

From trade tensions and supply chain disruptions to shifting geopolitical alliances, global events increasingly influence business operations. During this keynote, you'll gain insights into the trends shaping international logistics and discover how organisations can build resilience in an unpredictable environment.

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