Host Sponsor

Surrey Business School is delighted to be hosting the first Academy of Management (AoM) Specialized
Conference
Big Data and Managing in a Digital Economy.
We would like to extend our warmest
welcome to all delegates and wish you an informative, productive and enjoyable time at the
conference.
University of Surrey - a top ten university
The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s top professional, scientific and technological universities.
Named as The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2016, Surrey has a world-class profile
and a leading reputation in teaching and research.
Collaboration and Research Excellence
Surrey is a world-class, research-led university, committed to research excellence.
Through
collaboration with the wider university and our worldwide partners, we are addressing key global
challenges.
There are plenty of opportunities for collaboration and shared learning across the university, with
Surrey being home to:
The 5G Innovation Centre - The largest UK academic research centre dedicated to the
development of the next generation of mobile and wireless communications.
Surrey Research Park - Supporting inventive business ideas as a major centre of excellence in
technology, science, health and engineering.
Surrey Incubation - One of the most successful Science Parks in Europe. As a Founding
Member of the SETsquared Partnership, they support high-growth technology businesses.
Surrey Business School
A bit about us…
At Surrey Business School we accelerate innovative thinking into practice – investing in pioneering
world-class research to deliver business-ready solutions that offer an immediate and lasting impact in
the world. We’re dedicated to improving business practice and creating sustainable, positive change –
while inspiring others to do the same.
The Business School acts a as a catalyst to propel the ground-breaking business ideas into the market
quickly and drawing out real value effectively.
Everything we put into practice in business, is
underpinned by solid theoretical frameworks; through our collaborations within the university and
industry, we have built a dynamic and resourceful community.
Digital Advancements
Our pioneering research stems from real-world business application, connected with the latest
industry developments.
VHive Partnership
Spearheading Surrey Business School’s digital innovation is our Centre for the Digital Economy
(CoDE).
The Centre is at the forefront of measuring the effects and implications of digital innovation
across multiple industries and disciplines.
Partnering with Zoetis, one of the world’s leading animal health companies, and the University’s
School of Veterinary Medicine and 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC), CoDE have launched VHive, a centre
for digital innovation to advance e-Animal Health initiatives.
Business Insights Lab
We have cultivated a unique space enabling fast-paced business engagement and interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Our Lab conducts experiments on the latest digital business models and ideas, using agile innovation
methodology to bridge knowledge gaps as businesses create, refine and implement their strategies.
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