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Every year, Forté MBA Forums are held in late summer and fall to educate potential MBA candidates about business careers and opportunities in graduate education. These events offer business and school leaders the chance to connect with potential MBA candidates, and share their experiences and insight in an informal setting.
We are excited to offer both in-person and virtual MBA Forums again this year. Attendees and partners are invited to choose the events that work best with their schedules.
FORTÉ MBA FORUMS FORMAT
Forté MBA Forums are highly interactive, whether they are virtual or in person. These events feature a business school/exhibitor fair, school presentations and admissions panels, and opportunities for potential candidates to connect with MBA alumni. Attendees also have the opportunity to network with school reps and one another.
2025 MBA FORUM DATES
Important note! We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. If shipping to the venue is absolutely necessary, please share your tracking numbers with us. Without them, we are unable to help you locate missing packages. Forté is not responsible for materials shipped to the venues. Please see below for additional shipping information for each venue, including when packages can arrive.
In-Person MBA Forums
Atlanta | Aug. 11, 2025
Atlanta
Candidate registration »
Monday, Aug. 11
5 – 8 pm
Event Location
Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business)
800 W. Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Parking
Cross Spring Street via the E81 parking deck crosswalk to make your way to the Scheller College of Business main entrance on West Peachtree Street.
Shipping
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
Rebecca Whitley-Forte
800 W. Peachtree Street NW
Suite 302
Atlanta, GA 30308
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 1.
Washington, DC | Aug. 12, 2025
Washington, DC
Candidate registration »
Tuesday, Aug. 12
5 – 8:15 pm
Event Location
Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business)
Rafik B. Hariri Building – 4th Floor
37th and O Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20057
Parking
Participants should park in the Southwest Garage.
Parking Directions for Southwest Garage:
Enter the Georgetown University Campus through the Canal Road entrance. For GPS purposes, use 3611 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC 20007, as the destination.
As you travel up the hill, the parking garage will be on your right. Enter and park. Exit the garage through the “North” exit.
Walk up the hill along the football field. The Hariri building is located directly past the field.
Shipping
To: Forté Forum – Rondha Remy
37th and O Streets, NW
Rafik B. Hariri Building – MBA Admissions Suite 390
Washington, DC 20057
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting July 29.
Houston | Aug. 13, 2025
Houston
Candidate registration »
Wednesday, Aug. 13
6 – 8:30 pm
Event Location
Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business)
6100 Main Street
MS 531
Houston, TX 77005
Parking
To reach McNair Hall, enter the campus through Entrance 20 off of Rice Boulevard. See the the Rice University campus map for more details. If you are using GPS, use 1900 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX 77005 as an approximate address for this entrance.
Next, turn right at the second stop sign.
Lastly, you can take advantage of the Central Campus Garage, which is located beneath McNair Hall, for a $12 parking fee. If you wish to park in a different lot, visit Rice’s parking services website to view other options.
Shipping
Forté Forum
c/o Recruiting & Admissions
Rice Business – Jones Graduate School of Business
6100 Main Street, MS 531
Houston, TX 77005
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 1.
Boston | Aug. 14, 2025
Boston
Candidate registration »
Thursday, Aug. 14
5 – 8 pm
Event Location
Boston University – Center for Computing and Data Sciences
665 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Parking
School reps:
Use Lot K – Warren Towers Garage. This garage is located directly across the street from the event venue. The address is:
700 Commonwealth Avenue
Entrance on Hinsdale Mall
Boston, MA 02215
Attendees:
There are self-paid lots and metered street parking available near the event venue. However, it is limited.
Shipping
BU Questrom Events and Conferences
Forté Event
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 510C
Boston, MA 02215
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 1.
Los Angeles | Aug. 18, 2025
Los Angeles
Candidate registration »
Monday, Aug. 18
5 – 8 pm
Event Location
University of California – Los Angeles (Anderson School of Management)
Carnesale Commons
251 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Parking
You can prepay for parking before you get to the MBA Forum. Type “Forum” into the search bar and you’ll find our event.
Shipping
UCLA Conferences & Catering
Flor Cruz-Forte
Hold for Forté Pre-MBA Forum (8/18/25)
330 De Neve Drive
Carnesale Commons, Suite L-02
Los Angeles, CA 90095
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 11.
San Francisco | Aug. 19, 2025
San Francisco
Candidate registration »
Tuesday, Aug. 19
5 – 8 pm
Event Location
INSEAD – San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation
224 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94017
Parking
There is no dedicated parking at the Hub. There is street meter parking. Attendees may also park at Beacon Parking Garage, located at 3rd and Townsend Street (opposite of INSEAD).
Shipping
INSEAD
Attn: For Forté Forum
224 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 5.
Seattle | Aug. 20, 2025
Seattle
Candidate registration »
Wednesday, Aug. 20
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Event Location
University of Washington (Foster School of Business)
Founders Hall
4215 E Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195
Parking
For those driving:
The closest and easiest parking lot is N01, which uses pay-by-phone. To get to this lot, enter campus at the intersection of 45th and 17th streets. Please see our campus map.
From N01, start walking towards PACCAR, past the N02 parking lot, and see Founders Hall diagonally to your left. You also have the option to walk through PACCAR hall (from N01, you will enter on Floor 3), exit the building on Floor 2, walk down the steps, and see Founders Hall diagonally to your left.
The cost is $10-15 per day on campus, or $5-$15 after 5 pm in any campus lot. There is free parking on Greek Row.
For those being dropped off:
Navigate to 4215 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195 where you will see the N03 parking (facing the District Market) and where you can be safely dropped off.
For those taking public transportation:
There are several bus routes that will drop you off near campus. There is also the University District light rail station, which is just three blocks away from Foster.
Shipping
Attn: MBA Admissions
Founders Hall
4215 E Stevens Way, Suite 330
Seattle, WA 98195
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 8.
Chicago | Aug. 21, 2025
Chicago
Candidate registration »
Thursday, Aug. 21
5 – 8:15 pm
Event Location
University of Chicago – Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Parking
Download parking information.
Shipping
University of Chicago Gleacher Center
Attn: Maria Mendoza (Forté MBA Forum)
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 11.
Toronto | Aug. 25, 2025
Toronto
Candidate registration »
Monday, Aug. 25
5 – 8 pm
Event Location
One King West Hotel
1 King Street W.
Toronto, ON
MSH 1A1, Canada
Parking
Download parking map.
Steps away from the hotel’s Melinda Street entrance, the Commerce Court parking complex is the preferred choice for self-serve offsite parking. As a guest of One King West Hotel & Residence, you have access to an exclusive parking rate with Commerce Court—Indigo Parking.
Shipping
One King West Hotel
Forté Event – Ashley Lautzenheiser
1 King Street W
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1A1
We strongly encourage you to bring your materials directly to the venue whenever possible. Boxes may arrive starting Aug. 20.
New York City #1 | Aug. 26, 2025
New York City
Candidate registration »
Tuesday, Aug. 26
5 – 8:30 pm
Event Location
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 W 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Parking
Parking and public transportation nearby.
Shipping
Direct shipping to the venue is not available. Please bring any materials with you to the event.
New York City #2 | Aug. 27, 2025
New York City
Candidate registration »
Wednesday, Aug. 27
5 – 8:30 pm
Event Location
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 W 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Parking
Parking and public transportation nearby.
Shipping
Direct shipping to the venue is not available. Please bring any materials with you to the event.
Virtual MBA Forums
Virtual Forté MBA Forum #1 | Sept. 4, 2025
Virtual MBA Forum #1
Thursday, Sept. 4
11 am – 2 pm ET
Focus: Full-time MBA
Virtual Forté MBA Forum #2 | Sept. 24, 2025
Virtual MBA Forum #2
Wednesday, Sept. 24
9 am – 12 pm ET
Focus: Full-time MBA
Virtual Forté EMBA Forum | Oct. 8, 2025
Virtual EMBA Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 8
11 am – 2 pm ET
Focus: Part-time, online, and executive MBAs
Virtual Forté MBA Explore | Oct. 16, 2025
Virtual MBA Explore
Thursday, Oct. 16
5 – 7:30 pm ET
Focus: Deferred MBA
Virtual Breaking Barriers MBA Forum | Oct. 24, 2025
Virtual Breaking Barriers MBA Forum
Friday, Oct. 24
1:30 – 4:30 pm ET
Focus: Full-time MBA
Interested in participating? Email Jessica Walker May for more information.
Virtual Forté MBA Forum #3 | Dec. 5, 2025
Virtual MBA Forum #3
Friday, Dec. 5
11 am – 2 pm ET
Focus: Full-time MBA
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
We have a variety of digital tools available to help you spread the word about your participation in the Forté MBA Forums. For marketing questions or additional material requests, email Kristin Coleman.
Social Media Tools
- Social posts for Dec. 5 Virtual MBA Forum
- Social graphics for Dec. 5 Virtual MBA Forum
Email Tools
- Candidate HTML email invite for Dec. 5 Virtual MBA Forum
Advertising Tools
- Banner ad to post to your website, share in email newsletters, and other digital communications to prospects
Download all promotional materials.
MORE INFORMATION
Exhibitor Displays, Lead Capture, and More
- One tablecloth banner may be displayed. No stand-up floor signage allowed.
- Promotional materials such as catalogs, pens, or other small items are great giveaways. No large giveaways or display items are allowed due to room size constraints.
- Exhibitor reps are responsible for placing materials on assigned table.
- A full registration list will be provided before and after each MBA Forum. However, each exhibitor will be responsible for capturing leads on-site.
Questions
For questions about the MBA Forums, email Melissa Graham.
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