Become an Employer of choice
for college women.
Emerging Leaders Conference
June 12, 2026 | Washington DC
Position your company as the employer of choice for
Forté college women exploring careers in business
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PreparING Students for Career Success
Forté's Emerging Leaders Conference supports rising sophomore and junior students in their career readiness and skill building as they explore fulfilling opportunities in business. Focusing on early engagement with undergraduate women gives sponsors a unique advantage to present opportunities with students early in their career journey.
Connecting with Leading talent
2025 emerging Leaders Conference Participants
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207
Students connected with participating companies -
49%
Rising Juniors -
48%
RIsing Sophomores -
153
Participated in event resume book
The 2025 Forté Emerging Leaders Conference convened an exceptional group of rising sophomore and junior women at Georgetown University for a high-impact day of career discovery, leadership development, and employer engagement.
Focused on career readiness and skill building, the conference was uniquely designed to connect top undergraduate talent with companies
eager to build early relationships with future leaders in business.
View Event Impact Reports (PDF)
Why Sponsor
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Direct Access to Emerging Talent
Engage with rising sophomore and junior women preparing to be successful in your interview pipeline -
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Brand Visibility
Showcase your company through logo placement on event materials, digital platforms, and signage at the venue. -
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Recruitment Opportunities
Designated space to participate in the career expo, initiate networking confersations throughout the event, plus gain access to a digital resume book and registrant contact list. -
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Role Models
Provide a dynamic panelist to highlight your company’s culture and career pathways -
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Support Student Accessibility
Contribute to the Student Travel Stipend Fund, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent talented students from attending.
Participant Profile
Become a Sponsor
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
$8,000
Sponsor a Student Travel Stipend
No student should miss out due to financial barriers! Forté provides travel stipends to make our conferences accessible to all. Your gift to the Forté Travel Stipend Fund will allow us to increase the amount and number of stipends we can award to undergraduates eager to attend. Travel Stipend Sponsors will be recognized at the conference from the podium and marketing materials including emails, sponsor pages, agendas, and event signage.
QUESTIONS
For more information about sponsorship or Forté membership, schedule a 30-minute conversation with Krystal Brooks, Senior Director, Development.
UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER SCHOOLS
Expect to meet students from leading business schools such as:
