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Prof Jun Yang shared her insights on Asia's opportunities in global business education at QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 in Indonesia on Nov 3, 2026
On Nov 3, Prof Jun Yang joined a panel discussion titled “Asia’s New Playbook for Business Education” at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, exploring how Asian business schools are responding to forces reshaping business and society.
She highlighted how technological disruption and geopolitical shifts are creating both challenges and opportunities for business schools, with Asia poised to play a greater role in global business education. Drawing on Nanyang Business School’s sustainability initiatives, she also stressed the importance of turning ambitions into action and preparing future leaders to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Prof Yang underscored that no institution or nation can tackle these challenges alone. Stronger collaboration across business schools, industry and governments, including across borders, will be essential for Asia’s business schools to shape the future of management education and drive positive change.
Prof Jun Yang delivered a keynote address of "The Changing Role of Business Education" in Shanghai on Oct 22, 2026.
Prof. Jun Yang, Dean of Nanyang Business School, was invited to deliver a keynote address at the 11th International Business School Shanghai Conference (IBSSC), hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Oct 22, 2026.
In her address—“The Changing Role of Business Education,” Prof Jun Yang emphasised that in an AI-driven, fragmented world, business schools must create value beyond knowledge and technical skills by cultivating 4 essential qualities in future leaders: Critical thinking to exercise sound judgement under uncertainty; Communication to build trust and influence others; Character to act with integrity and accountability; and Community to foster collaboration and shared growth.
In the following panel discussion, Prof. Yang joined Prof. Sarah Soule, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Prof. Tian Xuan, Dean of Peking University Guanghua School of Management, for a deeper exploration of how business education must evolve to meet the changing needs of business and the world. The discussion was moderated by Prof. Qu Xi from Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Antai College of Economics and Management.
Prof Jun Yang delivered a keynote at the All India Deans Conference 2026 in Mumbai on Oct 8, 2026, calling for closer collaboration between Nanyang Business School and Indian business schools.
Prof. Jun Yang was invited as a keynote speaker and panel participant at the All India Deans Conference 2026, hosted by BITS School of Management (BITSoM) in Mumbai on Oct 8, 2026.
In her keynote, “The Changing Applicant: Who Is Choosing an MBA Now, and Why,” Prof. Yang explored how AI disruption and geopolitical shifts are reshaping MBA applicants’ priorities, from AI literacy and practical learning to career outcomes and the overall value of an MBA. She emphasised that as knowledge becomes more accessible, the MBA’s enduring value lies in judgement, systems thinking and accountability for decisions.
Prof Yang also joined a panel moderated by Prof Saravanan Kesavan (Dean and Professor of Operations, BITSoM), alongside Prof Neeraj Dwivedi (Director, IIM Kashipur), Prof Manmohan Prasad Gupta (Director, IIM Lucknow), Dr Githa Heggde (Dean, MICA) and Prof Sourav Mukherji (Dean (Faculty), IIM Bangalore).
Prof Jun Yang shared insights at China-Southeast Asia Forum on Higher Education and Industry Cooperation 2026 in Bali on Oct 4, 2026. (full session)
Prof. Jun Yang was invited as a panelist at the China-Southeast Asia Forum on Higher Education and Industry Cooperation 2026, organised by Tsinghua University in Bali on Oct 4, 2026.
Speaking at the session “Enhancing the Global Impact of Universities”, Prof Yang shared insights on how universities can preserve their unique strengths while integrating into the global higher education landscape.
She also highlighted opportunities for universities in Southeast Asia and China to deepen collaboration in AI and sustainable development, connecting academic strengths with industry needs to create meaningful regional impact.
The panel brought together leaders from Tsinghua University, IPB University, Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Indonesia and NTU Singapore, alongside representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat.
Prof Jun Yang moderated the plenary session on "Changing Global Monetary Landscape" at the Singapore Economic Review Conference 2026 on July 29, 2026. (full session)
On 29 July 2026, the plenary session “Changing Global Monetary Landscape” at the Singapore Economic Review Conference 2026 brought together leading economists, policymakers and business leaders to examine the evolving challenges facing central banks and the international monetary system amid an increasingly complex global economic environment.
Moderated by Prof Jun Yang, the session featured Professors Barry Eichengreen (University of California, Berkeley), James Forder (University of Oxford), and Ahmet Faruk Aysan (Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar). The discussion explored central bank responses to persistent inflation, the future of the international monetary system, and the implications of AI and digital innovation for monetary policy, highlighting the value of dialogue between academia, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Prof Jun Yang and Darren Chin (President, NTU Student Union) joined cna938 live interview on July 19, 2026. ( full episode )
Dean Jun Yang was invited to join cna938's Our Town with Susan Ng to discuss Nanyang Business School's transition from a three-year to a four-year undergraduate programme and how business education must evolve in a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, technological disruption and global uncertainty.
During the conversation, Prof Yang shared that the move is not about adding another year, but about reimagining what graduates need to thrive over the course of their careers. While strong business fundamentals remain essential, tomorrow's leaders must also develop tech fluency, sound judgement, interdisciplinary thinking and the adaptability to navigate constant change. The redesigned curriculum creates greater opportunities for experiential learning through longer internships, global exposure and flexible learning, enabling students to translate classroom knowledge into real-world capability and prepare not only for their first job, but for a lifetime of learning, leadership and impact.
Prof Jun Yang shared her insights at the 18th ARCS Plenary Discussion on June 8, 2026.
The 18th Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) Conference was held at Nanyang Business School, NTU Singapore, from 7–10 June 2026. Marking its first time being hosted in Asia, the conference brought together globally renowned sustainability scholars and emerging PhD researchers from leading universities around the world.
On the opening day, Prof Jun Yang, Dean of Nanyang Business School, delivered the welcome address and joined H.E. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, and Ms Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer of CDL, to share insights during a panel discussion on “Steering Global Transition from the Heart of ASEAN.”
Prof Jun Yang delivered the welcome address at NBS30 Gala Diner on May 30, 2026 (highlight video for NBS30)
On 30 May 2026, Prof Jun Yang, Dean of Nanyang Business School, delivered the welcome address at the Nanyang Business School 30th Anniversary (NBS30) Gala Dinner, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Over 750 guests gathered to celebrate this important milestone, including ministers, NTU leadership, Singapore’s business leaders, NBS facuty, staff, students and alumni from around the world.
The celebration reflected three decades of growth, impact, and partnership, and reaffirmed NBS’s commitment to developing future-ready leaders and advancing knowledge for business and society.
Prof Jun Yang attended the launch ceremony of the GIFTS on May 30, 2026. The event was officiated by Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Prof. Ho Teck Hua (NTU President), Prof Christian Wolfrum (NTU Deputy President & Provost), Prof Thomas Sargent (Nobel Laureate 2011'), Prof Jun Yang (Dean of Nanyang Business School ), Prof Will Cong (Founding Director of GIFTS), and Prof Tao Dacheng (Assoc Director of GIFTS).
On 30 May 2026, NTU Singapore launched the Global Institute of Finance, Technology, and Society (GIFTS), a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of AI, finance, technology, and society. Prof Jun Yang, Chair of the GIFTS Steering Committee, attended the launch ceremony.
Jointly founded by NTU Nanyang Business School and College of Computing and Data Science, GIFTS aims to build research leadership in areas where AI, markets, institutions and society increasingly interact.
Prof Jun Yang hosted a dialogue with Prof Michael Faulkender, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in March 2026. ( highlight video )
On 17 March 2026, Professor Jun Yang had a dialogue with Prof Michael Faulkender, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in Singapore on the topic of "U.S. Macroeconomic Outlook and the Global Impact of Trump-Era Policies."
The discussion provided timely insights into the U.S. macroeconomic outlook and the far-reaching implications of Trump-era policies for the global economy. Building on each other's perspectives, the speakers explored how evolving fiscal, trade and geopolitical dynamics are reshaping global markets and influencing business strategy.
Designed exclusively for senior alumni leaders of Nanyang Business School, this closed-door session provided a valuable platform for candid dialogue and strategic exchange among senior executives navigating an increasingly complex policy and geopolitical landscape.
Professor Jun Yang moderated a fireside chat with Mr Philip Yeo on the theme “Leadership in a Fragmented World” in Nov 2025. (full session)
On 13 Nov 2025, Prof Jun Yang hosted a fireside chat with Mr Philip Yeo on “Leadership in a Fragmented World”.
Mr Philip Yeo, a key architect of Singapore’s economic transformation over more than five decades, has shaped national development through his leadership roles at the Economic Development Board (EDB), A*STAR, and SPRING Singapore—reflecting a career closely intertwined with Singapore’s growth story of resilience, adaptability, and innovation.
In the fireside chat, he shared candid reflections on leadership in times of uncertainty, including the importance of making bold decisions, the role of mentorship in nurturing future leaders, and what resilience and adaptability mean in today’s fragmented global environment.
Prof Jun Yang delivered an opening address at Nanyang Business School 1st Alumni Leaders’ Dialogue in NYC on Oct 30, 2025. (full session)
In partnership with the Singapore Global Network (SGN) and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Nanyang Business School (NBS) hosted its inaugural Alumni Leaders' Dialogue in New York on 30 October 2025.
The event convened distinguished alumni, industry leaders, and academic partners to exchange insights on innovation, finance, and leadership in advancing sustainability, navigating complex global challenges, and unlocking opportunities in the energy transition.
Dean of NBS, Professor Jun Yang, delivered the opening address, underscoring the importance of international collaboration: "Here in New York, alongside our partners and alumni worldwide, we are advancing the conversation on energy transition through collaboration and sharing perspectives on global sustainability challenges."
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