On 19–20 November 2025, the 8th edition of the Global Conference on Creating Value took place on the campus of Imperial College London—an international event that has, for years, shaped the direction of development in value management, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. The conference brought together distinguished scholars, business leaders, technology specialists, entrepreneurs, and representatives of public administration, creating a forum for critical reflection on the future of global economic ecosystems.

“Value Creation in a World of Transforming Ecosystems” – the theme setting the tone for this year's conference

The motto of the 2025 edition defined the framework for discussions on the continuous technological, social, and economic changes shaping the modern world. Participants explored how organisations can create and sustain value amid increasing complexity, uncertainty, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

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An international forum for knowledge-sharing and exchange of experience

The conference consisted of numerous plenary sessions, thematic panels, and case study presentations focusing on topics such as:

• practical models of value creation in organisations,

• the role of technological innovation and digital transformation,

• sustainable business models,

• values-based leadership,

• developing future-oriented competencies in management education.

The event attracted participants from Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, creating a unique space for real knowledge exchange across diverse academic and organisational cultures.

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Global scope and presence of internationally recognised authorities

As in previous years, the conference gathered a wide group of renowned experts. Among them was Gautam Mahajan—founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Creating Value, President of the Customer Value Foundation, and one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of value management. His speeches and insights were an important point of reference for many participants, underlining the importance of a multidimensional approach to value and the role of stakeholder relationships in achieving long-term organisational success.

The presence of Gautam Mahajan, alongside other global leaders in management and innovation, further enhanced the prestige of the event, making this edition one of the most substantive and inspiring in the conference’s history.

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Participation of the WSB-NLU Rector in the panel “Value Creation – Business and Education”

A significant highlight of this year’s edition was the participation of Dr Dariusz Woźniak, Professor at WSB-NLU, Rector of Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National Louis University, who was invited to take part in the expert panel “Value Creation – Business and Education” within the session:

Teaching Value Creation: Redefining Success Beyond Business Metrics

The panel, moderated by Amrita Dass (Institute for Career Studies, India), gathered international specialists in economic education and value management. The panel featured:

• Hiroki Tsuruta – Kobe University Value School (Japan)

• Hunter Hastings – Bialla Venture Partners and BHS Consulting (USA)

• Curt Carlson – Northeastern University (USA)

The discussion focused on re-evaluating contemporary teaching methods in management and the need to move beyond traditional financial metrics towards indicators that reflect real, long-term value creation. The panel addressed issues such as:

• integrating economic, social, and technological perspectives in education,

• developing competencies required to operate in rapidly changing ecosystems,

• designing innovative teaching strategies,

• the role of universities in shaping responsible and aware leaders capable of guiding organisations through global transformation.

Rector Woźniak emphasised the importance of learning through action, interdisciplinarity, and close cooperation between universities and their socio-economic environment. He also highlighted the need to prepare students for work in environments that demand flexibility, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical skills.

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Key insights shared by the panelists included:

• value should be understood as a multidimensional concept encompassing financial, relational, social, and environmental aspects,

• rapidly transforming ecosystems require a systemic approach and an understanding of cross-sector dependencies,

• organisational development requires continuous innovation supported by technology, creativity, and responsibility,

• management education must be reshaped to prepare graduates for a world in which change has become the norm.

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The significance of WSB-NLU’s participation

The involvement of the WSB-NLU Rector as a speaker at the 8th Global Conference on Creating Value represents a meaningful distinction for the university. It confirms the institution’s growing international standing and its active engagement in developing education that addresses the real challenges of the contemporary world.

The conference provided opportunities to establish new partnerships, exchange experiences, and present WSB-NLU’s academic achievements and educational approach to an audience of global experts.

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🤝 The participation of WSB-NLU’s representative in the Global Conference on Creating Value is a significant distinction and a testament to the university’s commitment to creating value for students, academia, and the broader socio-economic environment.