Creating smart ecosystems
Complex social issues are a major challenge for companies. They are impossible to solve without collaborating with external parties such as governments, organizations and citizens. Collaboration, however, requires a completely different approach than most companies are used to. Within this research area, we therefore investigate how cross-sectoral collaborations, network innovations and ecosystems can be part of business strategy, with sustainable development as the key principle.
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Events
June 09, 2026
Three years of research on workplace wellbeing. What really works?
During the Wellbeing Works closing event, Professors Kathleen and Eva will present the key insights from their research to the public for the first time, conducted in collaboration with bpost, Elia, Pidpa, and Baloise. ...
News
January 28, 2026
Bart Willocx named Public Manager of the Year
Bart Willocx, AMS alumnus of the Master in Public Management and President of the Antwerp Court of Appeal, named Public Manager of the Year 2026. ...
December 02, 2025
Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium join forces for a ...
Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium enter into a three-year strategic partnership to strengthen the ...
November 17, 2025
Antwerp Management School awarded ‘Pioneering Employer’ label for its focus ...
Antwerp Management School has been recognized as a Pioneering Employer 2026, a label awarded to ...
November 14, 2025
Trends Impact Awards celebrate sustainable entrepreneurship in Belgium
The Trends Impact Awards recognize organizations that have successfully translated their sustainability strategies into concrete ...
March 04, 2026
Air defense for the port: the start of a defense shift?
Belgium is investing in air defense for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. An important step, but is it enough? What does a single battery mean in an era of drones, hybrid threats, and saturation attacks? And how do we prevent a necessary investment from turning into mere symbolism? In this opinion ...
February 23, 2026
From operational excellence to future-ready leadership at Swissport
In the high-pressure world of Swissport, leadership goes beyond delivering operational excellence. The organization is ...
May 30, 2023
Balancing interests on our rivers: where people, nature and economy ...
During the summer months, the waterways of the North Sea Region become places of calm ...
September 11, 2025
Anchoring the 'social' in ESG: Lessons from Copenhagen’s Harbor
Discover how Copenhagen’s harbor became a model of social sustainability, blending urban life, nature, and ...
