connect with leading talent
at the premier event for women candidates from the best MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe
MBA Women's Leadership Conference
June 26 - 27, 2026 | ATLANTA, GA
Engage with top MBA women before their campus journey begins and position your company as the employer of choice.
Connecting with Leading talent
The Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference unites ambitious 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 Leadership Dialogues, Career Insights Sessions, Corporate Pop-Ups, Workshops, Plenaries, a Career Expo, and a Networking Reception. 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.
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.
2025 Participant Profile
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600+
MBA Candidate Registrants -
560
Conference Resume Book MBA Candidate Participants -
2+
Days of Engagement
The MBA Women’s Leadership Conference, held in June 2025 in Denver, CO, brought together 601 registrants and welcomed 555 attendees 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 560 participants, offering unmatched visibility for both attendees and sponsors. Top MBA programs represented included:
- University of Chicago (Booth School of Business)
- Yale School of Management
- UCLA (Anderson School of Management)
- University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
- NYU (Stern School of Business)
- Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business)
- Duke University (Fuqua School of Business)
- Cornell University (Johnson Graduate School of Management)
- University of Virginia (Darden School of Business)
- London Business School
Together, these elements made the 2025 conference a premier platform for cultivating future business leaders and accelerating equity in leadership across industries.
TOP INDUSTRY INTERESTS
Consulting
Consumer Products
Ecommerce / Retail
Energy/ Oil / Gas / Chemical
Entertainment / Media
Financial Services
Healthcare / Pharma / Medical / Biotech
Hospitality/ Travel / Leisure
Technology/ Internet / Telecommunications
TOP FUNCTIONAL INTERESTS
Business Development
Consulting
Finance
General Management
Marketing
Operations
Product Management
Strategy
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52
Leading MBA Schools Represented -
62%
Women of Color -
36%
Underrepresented Minority Women
Support the Next Generation of Women Business Leaders
Become a Sponsor
Diamond Level
Friday Welcome Kickoff Keynote
$20,000
1 Spot Available
- Lead partner of opening plenary at acclaimed, industry-leading conference for MBA women
- Provide speaker to deliver 20-minute keynote to kickoff the entire conference on Friday morning (speaker to be mutually agreed upon by partner and Forté)
- Two reserved tables of 10 to host lunch on Friday with attendees of your choice
- Four free full conference registrations (valued at $309 each)
- Exclusive signage and branding during keynote session and on signage throughout MBA Women’s Leadership Conference events
- Priority company placement in marketing materials and messages to MBA women regarding the MBA
- Women’s Leadership Conference
- Priority company logo/link placement on conference website, networking site, and mobile app
Platinum Level
Dialogue with Leadership Plenary
$15,000
1 Spot Available
- Your company featured as the sole partner of Friday’s executive plenary sessions where some of America’s most accomplished businesswomen share their perspectives on today’s front-and-center leadership issues
- Opportunity to provide 10-minute welcome and introduce dialogue speakers
- One reserved table of 10 to host lunch on Friday with attendees of your choice
- Four free full conference registrations (valued at $309 each)
- Exclusive signage and branding at the dialogue and on signage throughout MBA Women’s Leadership
- Conference events
- Priority company placement in marketing materials and messages to MBA women regarding the MBA
- Women’s Leadership Conference and the dialogue with leadership
- Priority company logo/link placement on conference website, networking site, and mobile app
Friday Conference Luncheon
$15,000
1 Spot Available
- Your company featured as the sole partner of Friday’s Luncheon and Edie Hunt Award Ceremony which recognizes the achievements of mission-driven MBA students who have made significant contributions to advance women into business
- A 10-minute speaking opportunity for a representative from your company to kickoff the Friday Luncheon and Edie Hunt Inspiration Award Ceremony
- One reserved table of 10 to host lunch on Friday with student attendees of your choice
- Four free full conference registrations (valued at $309 each)
- Exclusive signage and branding at the Friday conference luncheon and on signage throughout MBA Women’s Leadership Conference events
- Priority company placement in marketing materials and messages to MBA women regarding the MBA
- Women’s Leadership Conference and the Friday conference luncheon
- Exclusive signage and branding at the Friday conference luncheon and on signage throughout MBA Women’s
- Leadership Conference events
- Priority company logo/link placement on conference website, networking site, and mobile app
Gold Level
All Gold Level Sponsors Receive:
- Top-level company placement in all marketing materials to conference attendees
- Top-level company logo placement on conference website, networking site, and mobile app
- Two free full conference registrations (valued at $309 each)
Saturday OPENING PLENARY
$8,000
1 Spot Available
- Kick-off the second day of conference by showcasing a dynamic speaker from your company
- Opportunity to provide five-minute welcome/introduce plenary panelists
- Branding and signage at your sponsored session
Saturday Networking Speaker
$8,000
1 Spot Available
- Kick-off the highly popular networking exercise and align your company's brand to the power of building a network
- Opportunity to provide five-minute remarks to introduce the networking exercise
- Branding and signage at your sponsored session
Branding and Advertising
$8,000
4 ITEMS Available
Your company featured as the sole partner of your choice of one of the following:
- Conference Bags
- Company logo exclusively printed on item along with Forté logo
- Welcome Registration Sponsor
- Company logo exclusively featured along with Forté logo on registration kiosks
- Company logo featured on the conference event app and website that is used for networking, agenda, news, and information
- Conference T-shirt
- Company logo exclusively featured along with Forté logo
- Nametags/Lanyards
- Company logo exclusively printed on item along with Forté logo
MBA Conference Trek
$8,000
2 Spots Available
Showcase your company culture, leaders, and career opportunities to pre-MBA women from Forté Partner Schools. As a trek host, you’ll welcome incoming MBA students for an exclusive office visit while Forté promotes your brand, coordinates logistics, and connects you with top schools—creating an ideal opportunity to build early, meaningful relationships.
- Showcase your dynamic workplace or office and highlight inspiring role model leaders
- Engage students in a hands-on experience of your brand and industry expertise
- Promotion of Trek through co-branded email to MBA audience
- Marketing to target schools to reach your intended audience
- Forté to help with scheduling to ensure few conflicts with Conference schedule
Selfie Station
$8,000
1 Spot Available
- Company logo exclusively featured along with Forté logo on selfie station picture frames
Silver Level
All Silver Level Sponsors Receive:
- Company logo included on conference website, networking site, and mobile app
Pre-Conference Sponsored Email
$7,000
5 Spots Available
- Be the first to reach high-potential women before they start business school
- Connect with aspiring MBA women before they enroll, before they attend conferences, and before they form opinions about which companies champion their success.
- Own their first impression by showcasing your company through a co-created email sent directly from Forté, positioning your brand as their partner from day one.
Pre-Conference Webinars
$5,000
1 Spot Available
- Sole sponsorship of three “Know Before You Go” webinars
- Includes speaking opportunity for kickoff webinar and branding for two additional well-attended webinars
Friday Pop-Up session
$5,000
Deliver a 15-minute corporate presentation at the close of one Friday Career Insight Session of your choice (concurrently running industry and functional panels):
6 Spots Available
- Consulting
- General Management/LDP
- Finance/Financial Services
- Healthcare/Pharma/Bio
- Technology
water Bottle
$5,000
1 Spot Available
- Company logo exclusively featured along with Forté logo
bronze Level
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING AND HOSPITALITY SALONS
A limited number of packages are available for companies to purchase pre-reserved private reception space
and/or networking space at the conference hotel. Partners can invite a combination of students and
corporate representatives for networking based on purchased package that include:
- Private and exclusive networking time with invited students
- Ability to place free-standing partner signs, display materials, samples/giveaways in designated area
- Partner to work directly with hotel to provide catering and any AV, if desired, and be charged for those expenses.
Interview and Networking Salon
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 2 – 4 pm
$3,000
5 Spots Available
- Includes private room with a maximum capacity of 40 for reception
- Catering and AV not included
Private Reception Room
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 7 – 8:30 pm
$3,000
6 Spots Available
- Includes private room with a maximum capacity of 40 for reception
- Catering and AV not included
Interview and Networking Salon
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
$3,000
5 Spots Available
[Sure to sell out, recommend reserving early]
- Includes private room with a maximum capacity of 40 for reception
- Catering and AV not included
Reserved Lunch Tables
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
$2,000
5 Spots Available
Invite MBA candidates of your choice to join you for lunch at your reserved table of 10.
- Host a relaxed, high-touch environment to connect with high-potential women leaders on the first day of the conference
- Showcase your company’s culture, values, and commitment to advancing women in leadership.
- This curated experience signals intentionality and investment in future leaders
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 Rachel Harrington, Director of Corporate Members.
MBA MEMBER SCHOOLS
Expect to meet students from leading business schools such as:
