The Concept of the Faculty Development Series (FDS) is to hold Lecture Series to enlighten the BSBI and Associated Academic Faculties on different aspects relating to academia and self development.
The BSBI Faculty Development Series (FDS) is a cross-campus programme connecting academic knowledge, industry practice and the classroom across BSBI Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris and Hamburg. With more than 80% of BSBI faculty holding a PhD and many being senior active professionals, the series builds on the strength of a faculty already deeply connected to research and industry. Hosted by Dr Gemma Vallet, BSBI Vice Dean, each conversation brings together a BSBI lecturer or professor and an industry perspective, with one purpose: to bring current professional knowledge to faculty and, through them, to students in the classroom.
“FDS connects academic thinking with what is actually happening in industry—and our students feel the difference. It keeps our faculty curious, critical and ahead, turning that energy into better teaching“
— Dr Gemma Vallet, BSBI Vice Dean
FDS mirrors BSBI’s highly interactive, case-based teaching approach, encouraging faculty to question, debate and connect theory with real business challenges. With faculty access to Harvard Business Impact and its business cases, each FDS conversation works almost like a “quick case” for faculty: a focused discussion around a live issue that can travel from industry, to faculty, to classroom. In 2026, conversations include “AI and New Career Paths in the Marketing and Communications Arena,” with Mrs. Carolina Olaya, and “AI-First Business Models for Future Entrepreneurs,” with Mr. Sergio Reyes, an entrepreneur advisor in Silicon Valley who also teaches at IE (Instituto de Empresa) and BSBI Barcelona and Madrid.
The purpose of FDS is simple: uplift faculty, raise critical thinking and drive excellence into the classroom.
