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MBA Women's Virtual Leadership Conference 

THE FUTURE OF WORK

All sessions are in Eastern Time Zone

Friday, October 13, 2023

VIRTUAL CAREER EXPO PREVIEW

9:00–10:45 am ET

Representatives from Forté corporate partners will not be staffing the virtual company booths during the Virtual Career Expo Preview.

Use this time to explore the virtual company booths and develop a game plan for the Virtual Career Expo taking place at 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Be sure to attend the Virtual Career Expo later in the day to connect live with top organizations. 

 
11:00–11:30 am ET

Session 1: The Future of DEI in Corporate America

Research proves that workplace diversity has a positive impact on company outcomes and profitability. Further, when women are in positions of leadership, the decision-making process is better and the organization is stronger. At many US companies, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is central to a company’s success. Join Gartner for an open discussion around the future of DEI and Women in Corporate America

Sponsored By

Gartner

 

11:30 am–12:30 pm ET

Session 2: Allies For Gender Equity - Partnering to Transform The Workplace 

Women are underrepresented at every level of business leadership. To achieve gender equity, everyone needs to understand why it matters and how to get involved. Learn from corporate panelists about how to build a supportive work environment in which everyone can succeed and advance.

12:30–12:45 pm ET

Session 3: Parenting on the Partner Track 

Personal goals and professional success can both be achievable in a high-impact job. Sarah Horton, Senior Manager at L.E.K. Consulting, will discuss how she navigates parenthood while working at a consulting firm, and share tips on how to set boundaries to achieve a more manageable work-life balance.

Sponsored By

LEK_newlogo22 

12:45–1:15 pm ET

Speed Networking

Connect with your peers from other highly-ranked business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

1:15–2:15 pm ET

Session 4: The Fantastic Five - The Superpower of a Multigenerational Workplace Panel

Can a workforce spanning five generations foster collaboration and drive an effective business strategy? A multigenerational workplace has the ability to cultivate diversity in perspectives and insights. Hear from an impressive slate of panelists as they share tactics that have helped them lead through the appreciation of multigenerational colleagues.

Sponsored By

s&p Global

2:15–2:30 pm ET

Session 5: Tips for Working Globally

Working internationally can be an exciting adventure. It can also come with challenges. Monika Johnson, Senior Finance and Operations Manager for the Asia Pacific Business at E&J Gallo, will share her top five tips for working globally. 

Sponsored By

Logo EJG

2:30–3:00 pm ET

Speed Networking

Connect with your peers from other highly-ranked business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

3:00–5:00 pm ET

Virtual Career Expo

This will be a highly interactive portion of the conference with corporate sponsors.

The Virtual Career Expo brings together the event’s sponsor partners and exceptional talent (that’s you!). Connect with company representatives to learn more about internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Participating companies: AT&T, Accenture, Alexander Group, Amazon, Bank of America, Barclays, Citi, DaVita, Discover, EJ Gallo, Ecolab, Evercore, ExxonMobil, FTI Consulting, Fidelity, Gartner, Goldman Sachs, HP, Hines, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Johnson & Johnson, Kearney, L.E.K. Consulting, Liberty Mutual, McKesson, Moelis & Company, Morgan Stanley, PepsiCo, PwC, Republic Services, S&P Global, ServiceNow, Southern California Edison, The Dow Chemical Company, UBS, Vanguard, Whirlpool, ZS