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Centres & Initiatives - Faculty & Research

Mission

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By bringing people together, INSEAD Centers and Initiatives create value for our communities beyond individual excellence. Our Centers and Initiatives disseminate academic research and broker research collaborations and opportunities. They act as sandboxes for innovative pedagogy. They show case our rigor and relevance in each pillar of our excellence: Business & Society, Strategy & Competency, Governance & Conflict Management and Entrepreneurship & Family Business.

Lily Fang

Dean of Research and Innovation
Professor of Finance
The UBS Chair in Investment Banking, endowed in honour of Henry Grunfeld

Lily Fang

Dean of Research and Innovation
Professor of Finance
The UBS Chair in Investment Banking, endowed in honour of Henry Grunfeld

Centres and Initiatives Impact Numbers at a Glance 24-2026

C&I Research Publications

222

Publications associated to C&I
C&I Research White Papers

26

C&I White Papers
C&I digital content

226

C&I related digital content produced
C&I Student Practicum Projects

27

Practicum students projects linked to C&I
C&I Global Events

219

C&I events organised
C&I Community Engagement

+20K

Community members engaged with C&I
Sonia Tatar

Message from the Executive Director

Turning research insights into real-world impact is at the heart of INSEAD’s portfolio of Centres & Initiatives (C&I) which are structured around four strategic pillars. These dynamic hubs drive cutting-edge research, spark pedagogical innovation, and connect like-minded individuals and communities to inspire intellectual curiosity and growth. Learn more by exploring the dedicated webpages and discover how each C&I contributes to INSEAD’s global impact through research, education and impact.

 

C&I Brochure

 

C&I Impact Report

Sonia Tatar

Executive Director of Centres and Initiatives

Sonia Tatar

Executive Director of Centres and Initiatives

Events

INSEAD BFG Practicum October 2026

Business as a Force for Good Practicum (BFG) with MiracleFeet in Cambodia

11-17 october 2026  | off campus

The upcoming Business as a Force for Good Practicum (BFG) with MiracleFeet will take place off campus, in Cambodia from 11 - 17 October 2026. 

INSEAD's partnership with MiracleFeet’s began in 2021. Through the MBA course Business as a Force for Good, students collaborate with MiracleFeet to develop strategic solutions...

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Family Enterprise Day on "Roots & Reinvention: The Henokiens Blueprint for Multi-Generational Success"

24 October 2026  | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm CEST |  INSEAD EUROPe Campus IN FONTAINEBLEAU

What enables some family enterprises to thrive for centuries while others struggle to survive beyond a few generations? The answer often lies in their ability to balance deep-rooted traditions with continuous reinvention. The members of the Hénokiens Association, a...

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MSEI Annual Symposium: Where Academic Rigour Meets Business Reality - Exploring the Future of Commercial Excellence

28-29 October 2026  | INSEAD EUROPe Campus IN FONTAINEBLEAU

Contact: [email protected]

Commercial excellence is at an inflection point. AI is transforming how companies acquire, serve, and retain customers, and today’s Marketing & Sales strategies are being challenged. The rise of AI, the fast-paced evolution of consumer behaviours, the growing...

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INSEAD Directors Forum

13-14 November 2026  | INSEAD EUROPe Campus IN FONTAINEBLEAU

Register and join us for the INSEAD Directors Forum this November, where we bring together board directors and senior executives for two days of thought-provoking insights, interactive exchange and valuable networking opportunities. 

The forum will examine key global shifts – from...

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INSEAD Family & Private Capital Summit on “Beyond Preservation: The New Stewards of Family Wealth”

26-27 November 2026 | INSEAD Asia Campus IN Singapore

Join us at the IFPC Summit to explore the evolving role of family capital in private markets, emerging models for wealth renewal, and the governance challenges of increasingly sophisticated investment portfolios. The summit will also examine family office modernisation, philanthropic stewardship...

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Webinars