Dear UNICON Members,
This month marked my third anniversary as UNICON’s executive director, and I feel more energized than ever as I share this annual report with you.
I am deeply grateful for the many ways our members contribute to the consortium—whether as board or committee members, prime representatives, affinity group leaders, coffee group facilitators, or as hosts, speakers, and panelists at our conferences. Your engagement is what makes UNICON thrive.
We are entering what may be one of the most challenging periods for universities and business schools. In times like these, the value of our connections, collaborations, and mutual support has never been higher. UNICON remains committed to listening closely to your needs and responding with the resources, programs, and opportunities that will help you succeed.
Key Highlights
- Highest ever conference participation rates
- LinkedIn community growth of 63%
- Six new associate members joined
- Launched news aggregator for EdTech
Upcoming Conferences
Team Development Conference
Host: Johns Hopkins University
Dates: November 5-7, 2025
Key Themes:
- Making meaning: finding and creating purpose in our work
- Doing the work: real examples of innovative solutions in executive education
- Building a legacy that lasts and that matters
New Members
UNICON welcomed six highly regarded schools as Associate Members:
- Aalto University, Finland
- Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
- Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, US
- Kozminski University, Poland
- Vlerick Business School, Belgium
- Warwick University, United Kingdom
Strategic Priorities FY25/26
- One UNICON: Collaborative work across borders to provide knowledge, inspiration, and capabilities.
- Member Value and Engagement: Providing information, ideas, development, and support.
- Financial Sustainability: Ensuring affordable membership and investing in infrastructure.
With kind regards,
Melanie Weaver Barnett
Executive Director, UNICON
I want to continue to stay connected, to listen, and to work with the board to deliver the most meaningful content and processes for our members. In doing this together, we enhance our impact on schools, clients, society, and ourselves!
