Statement of Mission and Objectives of the Organization

1. Provide a forum and build a community for U.S. business school professionals promoting, managing and/or delivering high quality global business programs. This may include study abroad, exchanges, internships and international partnerships.
2. Share practices and discuss issues unique to a business student population abroad.
3. Address challenges and share the benefits of common global partners and providers.
4. Identify opportunities for collaboration and undertake dynamic initiatives to promote and improve the range and quality of study abroad experience for business students.
5. Support universities’ capabilities in the development and delivery of programs that enhance our graduates’ skills and knowledge in order to function effectively in a global market.

Agenda

Wednesday, Oct. 11 | Early Evening

• No-host Reception for BisNet Conference Attendees

Thursday, Oct. 12 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• BisNet Annual Conference Sessions
•  Dinner to follow at Positano Coast

Friday, Oct. 13 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• BisNet Annual Conference Sessions 

More to come soon!

Hotel and Travel

A room block has been reserved at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. Single room occupancy for October 11th and October 12th is $189.00 (plus state and local taxes). If you would like to book your own hotel accommodations now, please use the following link: Book My Room for BisNet Conference.

Transportation into Philadelphia and to Sonesta Hotel:

• From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 8 miles distance
• From 30th Street Station: 0.5 miles distance
• Valet parking is available at Sonesta Hotel
• One daily transfer between Sonesta Hotel and Temple University will be provided for attendees in the morning and afternoon on Thursday and Friday.

Transportation to Temple University:

• Parking: There are two public parking garages on the Main Campus. Liacouras Garage is located on 15th Street, between Montgomery and Cecil B. Moore avenues.  The Montgomery Avenue Garage is located on 11th Street, between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street.
• Broad Street Subway: The Temple stop is Cecil B. Moore Station.  All local Broad Street subway trains stop at Cecil B. Moore Station (Broad and Cecil B. Moore Avenue).
• SEPTA Regional Rail Lines: All lines stop at Temple University Station, located at 10th and Berks streets. For more information, visit SEPTA's website.
• For more information, please visit: temple.edu/maps-and-directions/

Information about Philadelphia

Visit Philadelphia

Contact the Fox School

Please direct any questions about the conference to Amy Kumpf, Senior Associate Director at [click-for-email].