Rethinking the MBA: Become a Purpose-Driven Leader for the Digital Age – President Seminar
with Mr. Yoshito Hori
Rethinking the MBA: Become a Purpose-Driven Leader for the Digital Age – President Seminar
This seminar will be held in a hybrid format. You can participate on-site in Taipei or online.
Is an MBA still relevant in the age of AI and digital transformation? The answer is a resounding yes, but only if it’s the right kind of MBA. As technology rapidly reshapes industries, Taiwan needs a new generation of leaders: not just managers, but visionaries who can innovate, adapt, and drive meaningful impact.
To celebrate the launch of the GLOBIS University Hub in Taipei, we invite you to an inspiring seminar with Yoshito Hori, entrepreneur, educator, and president of Japan’s No. 1 MBA.
In this interactive seminar, President Hori will explore what kind of education you need – and what it takes to become a truly visionary leader in today’s era of disruption. Through his philosophy of Technovate (technology + innovation), kokorozashi (personal mission), and global perspective, President Hori will share lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and inspire you to accelerate your career while shaping a better future for Taiwan and beyond.
In this seminar, you will also have the opportunity to:
- Reflect on your values and future career path to clarify your learning and development goals – including why a master’s degree and why an MBA, may be right for you.
- Engage in Q&A and networking with like-minded professionals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and growth.
- Learn more about GLOBIS educational offerings, including the Pre-MBA Program in Taiwan (launching July 2026), the Full-time MBA in Tokyo, and Part-time & Online MBA programs, along with related scholarships.
Notes about this interactive hybrid seminar:
Those who attend on-site will have the opportunity to join in-person networking, accompanied by food and beverages.
Upon receiving your registration, we will contact you to confirm if you wish to participate on-site or online.
Overview
| Date: | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
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| Time: | 13:30 - 15:30 (CEST)/ 19:30 - 21:30 Asia/Taipei (CST) |
| Where: | Hybrid format (Online, In-person) |
| Registration Fee: | Free of charge |
| Language: | English |
Agenda
| 12:30 (CEST) | Reception |
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| 13:30 (CEST) | Welcoming Remarks |
| 13:40 (CEST) | Seminar & Q&A |
| 14:40 (CEST) | Closing Announcements |
| 14:50 (CEST) | Networking with food and drinks |
| 15:30 (CEST) | Closing |
Founder and President, GLOBIS Corporation & GLOBIS University
Mr. Yoshito Hori
Yoshito Hori
Founder and President, GLOBIS Corporation & GLOBIS University
Founder and Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
A Harvard MBA graduate and former Sumitomo Corporation employee, Mr. Yoshito Hori established GLOBIS Management School in 1992. GLOBIS gained University status from the Government of Japan in 2006, started a Full-time MBA program in English in 2012, and expanded to offer and Online MBA program in 2015. GLOBIS University is now the No.1 business school in Japan by student intake.
In addition to being a leader of business education in Japan, Mr. Hoti founded the venture capital firm GLOBIS Capital Partners in 1996. The firm has since managed seven funds with over USD $2 billion,
Mr. Hori founded the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Japan Chapter in 1995 and became the first EO board member from Asia in 1996. He has also served on the World Economic Forum’s New Asian Leaders Executive Committee and Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership, the Harvard Business School Alumni Board, The Global Advisory Council of the Wilson Cente, the Nihon Ki-in board, the B-League boar, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives board, and the Japan Venture Capital Association board. He has been featured on the cover of Forbes Japan and Forbes Asia as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Japan.
In 2008, Mr. Hori launched the G1 Summit, which led to the foundation of the G1 Institute in 2013, for which he currently serves as president. The G1 Institute has become a leading community and think thank to realize a better Japan. To outline his vision toward this goal, the G1 Institute published 100 Actions.
Just three days after the Great Tohoku Earthquake in March 2011, he launched Project KIBOW to support the rebuilding of disaster-affected areas. This led to the formation of the KIBOW Foundation and KIBOW Impact Investment, which he leads as president.
Mr. Hori serves as an ambassador for his hometown of Mito City and Ibaraki Prefecture. In April 2016, he became the owner of the Ibaraki Robots professional basketball team. In November 2019, he purchased Ibaraki Broadcasting system, Ibaraki’s only prefecture-wide media company. In 2022, he produced LuckyFes, an annual music festival held in Mito.
Mr. Hori received his BS in engineering from Kyoto University and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He has authored several books, including Visionary Leaders Who Create and Innovate Societies, Six Dimensions of Life, and My Personal Mission Statement. He is an avid swimmer and enjoys spending time with his wife and five sons.
