Meet The Next Generation of business leaders
VIRTUAL MBA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
ONLINE | OCT. 9, 2026
Elevate your fall recruiting strategy by connecting with top-tier MBA talent from Forté’s member schools, with flexible sponsorship options designed to accommodate various engagement and recruitment objectives.
Forté’s MBA community spans 60+ Member Schools and includes high-performing students seeking internship and full-time opportunities. Sponsorship of the MBA Virtual Leadership Conference allows you to engage with all MBA candidates registered for the conference, first and second-year MBAs, through an interactive virtual career fair as well as a direct communication from a searchable resume database of all MBA candidates.
The quality of the FOrté MBA Community
Forté women consistently demonstrate strong academic and professional performance.
Our Forté Fellows profile:
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3.6
average undergraduate GPA -
712
average GMAT -
6
years work experience -
~66%
from Business, Economics, and STEM backgrounds
Forté fellows are 8x more likely to accept
an internship with a Forté corporate member employer.
Virtual MBA Leadership Conference Participant profile*:
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393
MBA student registrants -
72
MBA schools represented -
3800+
Resumes
TOP SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE
- Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business)
- Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management)
- Western University (Ivey Business School)
- Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business)
- Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business)
- Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School)
- University of Texas at Austin (McCombs School of Business)
- University of Washington (Foster School of Business)
- Texas Christian University (Neeley School of Business)
- Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business)
- University of Rochester (Simon Business School)
- William & Mary (Mason School of Business)
41% graduating students.
59% continuing students.
*Based on 2025 registrant data
Connect with Leading Talent
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Priority Access to High‑Potential MBA Talent
Engage directly with ambitious MBA women preparing for internships and full‑time roles across industries. The virtual format expands reach, giving your team access to a nationally diverse, high‑caliber candidate pool without travel constraints — ideal for early pipeline building and brand visibility. -
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High‑Impact Touchpoints Through Leadership Programming
Position your organization alongside leadership‑focused content such as Designing Your Road Map to First‑Leadership and Hot Topic Presentations. These sessions attract candidates who are actively investing in their professional growth, giving your team opportunities to connect with talent who demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and leadership readiness. -
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Structured and Efficient Networking Opportunities
Participate in Speed Networking and other facilitated interactions that maximize meaningful conversations in a virtual environment. These formats help your recruiters quickly identify standout candidates, assess communication skills, and spark early interest — all within a high‑engagement, low‑friction setting. -
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Direct Engagement at the Virtual Career Expo
Showcase your brand, culture, and opportunities through a sponsor-branded virtual booth. Your team can host chats, share resources, and meet candidates one‑on‑one, creating a personalized experience that mirrors in‑person recruiting while offering scalable, data‑rich engagement. -
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Access to Candidate Résumés and Contact Information
Receive a digital résumé book and registrant contact list, enabling targeted follow‑up after the conference. This ensures your team can continue conversations, nurture promising leads, and accelerate your recruiting pipeline long after the event concludes.
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Become a Sponsor
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
$3,500
- Engage with conference attendees via a virtual company booth; connect in real time via video chat or through 1:1 networking
- Promote your company and available internship or full-time MBA level positions to members of the Forté network
- Sponsorship promotion in email invitations and messages regarding the Forté MBA Virtual Leadership Conference
- Priority company logo placement on virtual conference platform and website
- Access to digital resume book and registrant contact list
Sponsor ADD-ONS
ALL ACCESS MBA RESUME BOOK
$7,500
- Access Forté’s premier online resume book of talented MBA students from diverse backgrounds; sourced annually from attendance at our MBA Leadership Conferences, Forté Fellows, and outreach to all other MBA students at member schools
- Actively prospect leading candidates from 60+ business schools, including Top 10 and Top 25 MBA US programs
- Directly email and build relationships with currently enrolled MBA students in the US, UK, and EU
DEDICATED EMAIL
$3,500
- Showcase your brand, message, and role models to 5K+ MBA students attending the leading MBA programs
Note: 20% discount available for bundles
QUESTIONS
For more information about sponsorship or Forté membership, schedule a 30-minute conversation with Krystal Brooks, Senior Director, Development.
