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MBA Virtual Leadership Conference

Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about the experiences that shape you. At the Forté MBA Virtual Leadership Conference, you’ll discover how your unique journey — every win, pivot, and lesson learned — can fuel your next professional leap.

Hear from trailblazing leaders in business and connect with MBA peers from leading business schools for bold conversations, practical strategies, and inspiring voices. This dynamic event will empower you to own your story, build lasting confidence, and explore new paths to leadership that reflect who you are and where you're headed.

Plus, meet recruiters from Forté corporate members looking to connect with high-potential MBA students (like you) during the Virtual Career Expo.

View the full agenda for the line-up of our inspiring speakers and event sessions.

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Students who are currently enrolled in an MBA Program.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Sessions run from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm ET with the Virtual Career Expo from 3:30 - 5pm ET. Feel free to come and go as needed.

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Early Bird Registration:

  • Deadline: Aug. 18, 2025
  • Cost: $50 for MBA students at Forté member schools; $60 for all other students

Regular Registration:

  • Deadline: Sept. 11, 2025
  • Cost: $60 for all students

Resume Upload Deadline:
To be included in pre-conference communication with sponsor companies, upload your resume by Aug. 24, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.

Conference Details

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1

    Discover your leadership edge. Dive into sessions that help you own your story and use your experiences to move your career forward.
  • 2

    Learn from standout leaders. Hear from women at the top of their game across industries and roles. You'll walk away with practical insights and fresh inspiration.
  • 3

    Build your MBA network. Meet and connect with students from other leading business schools who share your ambition and curiosity.
  • 4

    Network with in-demand companies. Recruiters from Forté member companies are showing up to meet MBAs like you at the Virtual Career Expo. Get your resume in early and make those connections count.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

All sessions are in Eastern Time Zone

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Opening Session: Welcome Remarks
Sponsored By: Gartner

12:15 - 1 pm

Session 1: Designing Your Road Map to First Level-Leadership

1 - 1:30 pm

Speed Networking
Connect with your peers from other leading business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

1:30 - 1:45 pm

Session 2: Hot Topics Round 1

Choose a session from these 4 topics:
- topics coming soon

1:45 - 2 pm

Session 3: Hot Topics Round 2

Encore session of Hot Topics

2 - 2:30 pm

Speed Networking
Connect with your peers from other leading business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

2:30 - 3:15 pm

Session 4: Closing Keynote

3:15 - 3:30 pm

Closing Remarks

3:30 - 5 pm

Virtual Career Expo
This will be a highly interactive portion of the conference with corporate sponsors.

The Virtual Career Expo brings together the event’s sponsors and exceptional talent (that’s you!). Connect with company representatives to learn more about internship and full-time employment opportunities.

(Note: companies are being confirmed and will be added to this list soon)

meet the speakers

Speaker details will be added soon.

WHEN IS THE RESUME UPLOAD DEADLINE?

To ensure that your resume is included in pre-conference communications with member companies, please upload your resume by Aug. 24, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. Resumes can still be uploaded to the Forté Job Center after this date and will be searchable by company representatives up to the start of the conference.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

Students can cancel their registration with full refund through Aug. 29, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. No refunds will be given after this time.

WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please contact the MBA Programs Team if you have any additional questions.

Are you interested in sponsoring the 2025 conference? Please contact Rachel Harrington for sponsorship opportunities.

Lead Sponsor

  • Gartner logo

Conference Sponsors

  • Accenture
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • DaVita
  • Hines
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • L.E.K. Consulting
  • Moelis & Company
  • pwc
  • Republic Services
  • Southern California Edison

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Our Platinum Member Companies

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