Speak up. Stand out. BE SEEN.
Get a head start. Competition is fierce — you should be, too.
Meet hundreds of other incoming MBA students at this two-day conference and start making your mark in the business world before you even begin your MBA this fall. Learn from highly successful business leaders how to develop standout skills and project an authentic leadership style while building a powerful network of peers and invaluable company contacts.
This is your time to get an inside look at different career paths and industries, connect with recruiters, and hear from today’s most influential businesswomen.
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Registration Details*
Registration will open soon for Summer 2027. Join Forté for free to stay up to date on all Forté opportunities and access year‑round support.
PRE-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM
Details coming soon!
*Some Forté MBA Member Schools have chosen to cover the cost of registration for incoming MBA students at their academic institution. Please check with your school representative to see if they have a discount code for you.
Forté MBA Leadership Conference
tHE PREMIUM EVENT FOR FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
Conference Details
The MBA Leadership Conference is your chance to step into the room where future leaders are already gathering. Before classes begin this fall, you’ll connect with hundreds of incoming MBA students, meet recruiters from top companies, and learn directly from women who are leading across industries.
This isn’t a lecture — it’s an immersive, two‑day experience designed to help you sharpen your voice, expand your network, and understand what authentic leadership looks like in practice. You’ll walk away with insights you can’t get from a screen, relationships that will shape your recruiting experience, and the confidence to show up on day one already ahead of the curve. If you want to launch your MBA journey with clarity, community, and momentum, this is the place to do it.
Conference Highlights
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Connect with today’s power players
Discover a wide variety of career paths and learn from 100+ speakers and presenters. -
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Jump-start your career
Meet recruiters and connect with 40+ companies at the Career Expo. -
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Sharpen your leadership skills
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Multiply your network
Build meaningful connections with 600+ students from Forté member MBA schools.
Agenda Overview
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Inspiring Plenary Sessions & Leadership Dialogue
Kick off both days with energizing plenaries featuring Forté CEO Elissa Sangster and a candid conversation with senior women leaders on career journeys, challenges, and the realities of rising to the top. -
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Multi‑Track Career Insights for MBA Pathways
Across three dedicated blocks, MBA alumni and corporate leaders share insider perspectives on finance, marketing, consulting, tech, operations/supply chain management, leadership development programs, and differentiated career paths — offered multiple times to maximize access. -
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High‑Impact Workshops & Panels
Saturday’s workshops dive into essential professional skills: leadership presence, sponsorship, networking, negotiation, evaluating offers, social capital, and global careers — giving attendees actionable tools for advancement. -
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Forté Alumni Table Talks & Mentorship Moments
Small‑group conversations with Forté MBA alumni create space for candid questions, real talk about career decisions, and the beginning of meaningful mentorship connections. -
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Career Expo & Networking Reception
Meet the recruiters behind destination MBA internships — all in one room. Forté's Career Expo connects you face-to-face with top employers across finance, consulting, energy, tech, and healthcare, giving you early access to opportunities before the broader recruiting rush begins.
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2026 SPONSORS
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MBA Member Schools
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For more information about sponsorship or Forté membership, schedule a 30-minute conversation with Krystal Brooks, Senior Director, Development.