The Global Village Experience in Lyon for 20 Years

The iaelyon International Week has continuously evolved, making this annual event—unique in its scale—a true concentration of intercultural experiences.
Since its creation, this one-of-a-kind event has provided an international experience to all Master’s students, with:

• 239 international speakers
• 160 universities represented
• 47 countries represented
• 1,293 seminars organized

 

THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 70 seminars
• 4 off-shore seminars: United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, and Portugal
• A Research Workshop
• One seminar for administrative staff
• A short mobility program for students of the University of North Carolina, Charlotte (United States)

70 INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS, 11 THEMES
FROM JANUARY 7 TO 9 AND FROM JANUARY 12 TO 14, 2026

Designed for all Master’s students and participants in Executive Education, these are management courses taught in English and Spanish by international speakers from the academic and professional world.
The topics address major contemporary challenges (AI, CSR, etc.) and cover all key areas of management (marketing, finance, human resources, international management, strategy, etc.). They offer the opportunity to explore an original management-related topic through highly interactive teaching methods.

These seminars provide participants with an international and intercultural perspective on cross-disciplinary or specialized topics, sector-based approaches, and subjects such as ethics, conflict resolution, and leadership.

► List of seminars
► List of speakers

4 OFF-SHORE SEMINARS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, CZECH REPUBLIC, POLAND, AND PORTUGAL

Aimed for iaelyon’s students who wish to participate in the International Week abroad. 

• Kingston University: "International Business with a focus on innovation management"
• VSE Prague: "Doing business in central Europe"
• French-Polish Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw: "Exploring the Entrepreneurial Landscape in Poland"
• French-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in Lisbon: "Discovering economic opportunities in Portugal"

A RESEARCH SEMINAR
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 AT 2:30 PM (LAB’iaelyon)

Scientific event gathering inviting professors participating in iaelyon’s international week and iaelyon’s researchers and PhDs. 

SPEAKERS :

• Rania AZMI, Alexandrite Decisions and Independent Researcher, Kuwait
  "The Strategic Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems"
   
• Athinodoros CHRONIS, California State University, Stanislaus    
  "Cooperative Politics: Cooperation and Conflict in Tourism Servicescapes"
   
• Trevor GERHARDT, University of Kent Business School & University of Essex Online Kaplan    
  "Changing labour markets: career identity and transitions among Gen Z"
   
• Julija JACQUEMOD, RISEBA University, Latvia
  "Cross cultual differences in perception of whistle blowing"
   
• Renato PEREIRA, ISCTE Business School, Portugal
  "Entrepreneurship in Extreme Settings"
   
• Chia-Chi SUN , Tamkang University, Taiwan    
  "Explore the establishment of a framework for evaluating ESG small and medium-sized enterprises"
   
• Sophie VEILLEUX, Université Laval, Québec
  "Beyond Borders: Sustaining SME Growth Through Strategic Internationalization"

 

1 ADMINISTRATIVE SEMINAR
THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2026 from 2 to 5 pm (ROOM 103)

Problem-solving
For the administrative seminar this year, the aim is to work on a problem that is a priority for you and that you don’t know how to handle. This could be a challenge, something that you would like to see developed (you have an end goal in mind), or an ambiguous situation that needs resolving. We will work together over three hours to clarify the situation, find new and useful ideas that become operational solutions, and enable you to take action on the specific issue that is holding you back.

Meredith Stevens, an expert in creative problem-solving, brings a strategic and structured approach to unlocking innovation and resolving complex issues. Originally from Calgary, Canada, she has over 25 years of professional experience in communications and editorial strategy, working with prestigious clients such as Publicis, Michelin, and La Prairie.


 

A SHORT MOBILITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF UNC CHARLOTTE (UNITED STATES)
FROM JANUARY 5TH TO JANUARY 14TH 2026

iaelyon will welcome a group of students from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the frameworks of a Winter School organized around the International Week. This program straightens the strong bond uniting iaelyon and this historic partner. 
 

International week 2026 speakers

 
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Giannina CASTRO GAMARRA - Universidad Esan (Peru)
• Canan MADRAN - Dokuz Eylül University (Turkey)
• Anita PELLE - University of Szeged (Hungary)
• Carlos ROMERO - USCANGA - Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)
• Eddy SOUFFRANT - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA)
• Chia-Chi SUN - Tamkang University (Taiwan)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Sean Yit CHONG - Monash University (Malaysia)
• Cagla DAYANGAN - University of Southampton Business School (UK)
• Diala KABBARA - Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy)
• Renato PEREIRA - ISCTE Business School (Portugal)
• Sophie VEILLEUX - Université Laval (Canada)

 

FINANCE

• Bozena FRACZEK - University of Economics in Katowice (Poland)
• Dolly KING - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA)
• Ludmila STERBOVA - Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) (Czechia) 
• Clark STEVEN - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA)

 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Patricia HARRISON - Liverpool John Moores University  (UK) 
• Sirajul ISLAM - Örebro University (Sweden)
• Madeleine PICKLES - Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
• Diane-Gabrielle TREMBLAY - TÉLUQ - Université du Québec, Montréal (Canada)

 

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Vladlena BENSON - ISACA Europe (Ireland), Aston University (UK)
• Wei-Lun CHANG - National Taipei University (Taiwan)
• Carmela DONATO - LUISS (Italie)
• Alexander FLAIG - Linköping University (Germany)
• Shang GAO - Örebro University (Sweden)
• Mauro RODRIGUEZ-MARIN - Tecnológico de  Monterrey  (Mexico)
• Alejandro ZUNIGA FONSECA - Rafael Landivar University (Mexico)

 

INTERNATIONAL

• Rania AMZI - Alexandrite Decisions and Independent Researcher (Kuwait)
• Helen COLLINS - Liverpool John Moores University (UK) 
• Annalena FAJEN - PwC (Germany)
• Ksenia KOSHELEVA - Hanken School of Economics (Finland) 
• Juan NAGEL - Universidad de Los Andes (Chile)
• Anita PELLE - University of Szeged (Hungary)
• Yuan Yong TEH - Monash University (Malaysia)
• Edwin VERMEULEN - HAN University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)
• Matthias WALTHER - Korn Ferry (Belgium) 

LEADERSHIP

• Trevor GERHARDT - University of Kent Business School & University of Essex Online Kaplan (UK)
• Julija JACQUEMOD - RIESBA (Latvia)
• Natalie KOEPPE - REWE Group & Toulouse School of Management (Germany)
• Barbara SIMPSON - Strathclyde Business School (UK)
• Ruth SLATER - Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

 

MANAGEMENT

• Athinodoros CHRONIS - California State University (USA)
• Ieva KOZLOVSKA - AS Emergn Latvia(Latvia)

 

MARKETING

• Ana BROCHADO - ISCTE (Portugal) 
• Ira FACHIRA - Institute Technology of Bandung (Indonesia)                         
• Jorge FLORES - Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico)
• Birgit HAGEN - Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy)
• Nicolas ORTIZ ESAINE - Universidad de Lima (Peru) 
• Tomas SADILEK - Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) (Czechia) 

 

NEGOTIATION

• Juidit KONYI - Budapest University of Economics and Business (Hungary)

 

STRATEGY

• Luis CASTIELLA - Universidad de San Andres (Argentina)
• Carlos ROMERO - USCANGA - Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)
• Thi Nguyet NGUYEN - Thuongmai University (Vietnam)