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EMBA Inspires

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Saïd Business School

University of Oxford
Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1HP

Executive MBA Programme Team

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£1,275 - includes one adult guest at the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 7 June and two guests at the Friends and Family Activities on 8 June

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About the event

Join us for an unforgettable alumni event at Oxford Saïd, celebrating 20 years of the Executive MBA Programme.

We are delighted to welcome all Oxford Saïd EMBA alumni back to Oxford.

EMBA Inspires provides a platform for EMBA alumni to reconnect with members of our global community of over 1,400 former students. It will give you access to cutting-edge research and the opportunity to refresh your skills, expand your network and continue to create impact in the world.

You will be immersed in the Oxford experience during this three-day event. Activities will include lessons themed around Net Zero, networking across various industries, leveraging the wider University ecosystem, accessing career support and participating in entrepreneurial focused sessions. There will be opportunities for you to experience the unique charm of the city through specially curated tours and a Black Tie 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Museum of Natural History on Friday 7 June.

Please note this event is only for Oxford Saïd EMBA alumni. In the case of cancellation due to force majeure or other, all those who have paid will receive a full refund equivalent to the cost of their EMBA Inspires ticket.

Meet our speakers

Detailed event description

This newly-curated event will discuss the rise and prospects for the Voluntary Carbon Market. As part of the global push to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, many corporations are acquiring carbon credits to offset their net carbon emissions. This has in turn induced a large increase in projects designed to absorb or prevent carbon dioxide emissions globally. Professor Mungo Wilson and colleagues will discuss prospects for success, institutional details and developments, and how the entry of large players is likely to change the market almost completely in the next one to two years.

The event will begin with an overview of carbon markets and the fundamental principles of achieving net zero leveraging contributions from Professor Myles Allen, considered 'the physicist behind net zero.' With Professor Mungo Wilson, participants will deep dive in to the current state of global carbon markets, how we arrived here and discuss emissions trading schemes vs the voluntary carbon market (VCM). The event will explore the institutional landscape, reflecting on areas of growth and challenge currently and in the near future. Next, you will discuss carbon solutions, learn about some of the latest developments in carbon removal technologies reflecting on how these might be relevant, at scale, to you and your organisations.

Joined by guest experts including Fleur Heyns, Laura Fritsch and Professor Rachel Kyte, the event will focus on what organisations can do today to help achieve decarbonisation and wealth creation. Participants will discuss the trade-offs and risks and consider what is within or outside of their control and how, together, they may influence and continue to make impact. To bring the event to a close, collectively we invite participants to use their expertise and shared insights to hold a debate at the Blavatnik School of Government, hosted by Associate Dean, Kathy Harvey.

Objectives:

At the end of this event, participants are expected to have:

  • Developed a sound foundational knowledge in net zero and the VCM,
  • A good understanding of the current state of carbon markets and the institutional landscape,
  • An idea of what makes a good carbon credit with specific tools to develop a “best in class” carbon credit,
  • A sense of which techniques are needed for carbon reduction at scale,
  • An opportunity to reflect on their specific business environment and what participants can do, and inspire others to do, in relation to reducing carbon emissions,
  • Engaged in an Oxford-style debate at the Blavatnik School of Government in front of their esteemed guests.

Agenda

Subject to change.

Wednesday, 5 June

  • 12pm - Registration and arrival coffee
  • 1pm - Lunch
  • 2pm - Fireside 'Inspire' chats
  • 4pm - Keynote lecture delivered by Professor Myles Allen, Director of Oxford Net Zero
  • 6.45pm - St Peter's College dinner
  • 9.15pm - Close

Thursday, 6 June

  • 9.30am - Academic session one
  • 11.30am - Academic session two
  • 1pm - Lunch
  • 2pm - Entrepreneurship Centre event
  • 3pm - Executive careers event
  • 4.30pm - Reconnect with your fellow programme graduates
  • 5.30pm - Close

Friday, 7 June

Experience immersive VR leadership coaching (various times throughout the day)

  • 9.30am - Academic session three
  • 11.30am - Academic session four
  • 1pm - Lunch
  • 2pm - Academic session five
  • 4pm - Academic session six
  • 7pm - Black tie drink reception and 20th anniversary gala dinner at the Oxford Natural History Museum
  • 9.30pm - Close

Saturday, 8 June

  • 9.30am - Friends and family breakfast
  • 11am - Oxford walking tour
  • 12.30pm - Oxford Union-style debate at the Blavatnik School of Government
  • 2pm - Closing reception
  • 2.30pm - Close

FAQs

Are individual session tickets available, for example solely for the 20th anniversary dinner or a particular teaching session?

No. The ticket price includes all sessions/activities taking place during the event.

How many guests are included in the ticket price?

Ticket holders may bring one adult guest to the black tie 20th anniversary gala dinner on Friday 7 June.

Ticket holders may also bring two guests to the friends and family activities on Saturday 8 June.

Will participants receive a certificate of participation?

Yes. Please note EMBA Inspires is not an accredited degree or diploma.

Does the ticket price include accommodation?

No.