connect with leading talent
at the premier event for candidates from the best MBA programs in the US, Canada, and Europe
MBA Leadership Conference
June 11 - 12, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ
Engage with top MBAs before their campus journey begins and position your company as the employer of choice.
Connecting with Leading talent
The Forté MBA Leadership Conference unites ambitious pre-MBA women and allies to network, explore careers, and sharpen leadership skills. Sponsors connect directly with top, incoming MBA talent before they get to campus and begin the official recruiting process.
You will connect directly with top talent through Career Insights Sessions, a Career Expo and Networking Reception, as well as a Resume Book of top talent. These touchpoints allow you to showcase your brand, build relationships with future leaders, and position your organization as an employer of choice among the most sought-after candidates.
Become a Sponsor
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
- Opportunity to provide a women leader to represent your company on a career insights panel
- Exhibitor table at the Career Expo and access to lead list app
- Access to the event resume book and contact list
- Networking lunch with attendees
- Full conference registration for two attendees
- Company profile distributed to all registrants
- Dedicated company page on mobile app and conference networking site
- Branding on Forté website, in marketing materials, and on-site at conference
$15,000
Why Sponsor
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Direct Access to Leading Talent
Early engagement with enrolled first-year MBA students before they get to campus -
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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
Participate in the career expo and gain access to a digital resume book and registrant contact list. -
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Thought Leadership
Enhance your brand by providing a panelist who will serve as a featured speaker, sharing insights and expertise with attendees.
2026 Participant Profile
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481+
MBA Candidate Registrants -
442
Conference Resume Book MBA Candidate Participants -
2+
Days of Engagement
The MBA Women’s Leadership Conference, held in June 2026 in Atlanta, GA, brought together 450+ registrants for two days of high-impact programming designed to advance inclusive leadership and career development. Attendees engaged in a wide range of sessions including Dialogue with Leadership, Career Insights Sessions, Corporate Pop-Up Sessions, Workshops and Panels, Plenary Sessions, a Career Expo, and a vibrant Networking Reception. These offerings provided intimate access to senior executives, actionable guidance from industry experts, brand activations, skill-building opportunities, and direct connections to top employers.
The conference also featured a resume book with 442 participants, offering unmatched visibility for both attendees and sponsors. Top MBA programs represented included:
- Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business)
- University of Rochester (Simon Business School)
- Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business)
- University of Texas at Austin (McCombs School of Business)
- Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business)
- New York University (Stern School of Business)
- Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management)
- Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business)
Together, these elements made the 2026 conference a premier platform for cultivating future business leaders and accelerating equity in leadership across industries.
TOP INDUSTRY INTERESTS
Consulting
Financial Services
Marketing/Brand Management
General Management / LDP
Healthcare
Corporate Finance
Technology
TOP FUNCTIONAL INTERESTS
Business Development
Consulting
Finance
General Management
Marketing
Operations
Product Management
Strategy
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49
Leading MBA Schools Represented -
68%
Women of Color -
34%
Underrepresented Minority Women
Sponsorship Add On
MBA Consulting Pre-Conference Symposium
Want more? Join us a day earlier for a more intimate gathering of MBA candidates interested in careers in consulting.
QUESTIONS
For more information about sponsorship or Forté membership, schedule a 30-minute conversation with Krystal Brooks, Senior Director, Development.
MBA MEMBER SCHOOLS
Expect to meet students from leading business schools such as:
