One of Business Today’s signature events, the International Conference spans 49 years of history. An all-expenses paid opportunity, the International Conference brings 150 students to discuss an annual theme with over 75 leading executives.
A Global network of student leaders
The conference brings together the brightest minds of their generation, including Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, startup founders, and film producers. With over half of the attendees coming from around the world, students have the unique opportunity to build a global network of future business leaders and collaborators.
The IC brings together students from over 35 countries and six continents. One-third of attendees are first-generation college students. Our all-expenses-paid format ensures students from any background can participate.
“Astonishing, memorable, and inspirational, IC allowed me to get new perspectives and motivated me to go even further to make the world a better place.”
Programming
Students listening to Lloyd Howell, CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton
Executive Seminars
One of the IC’s capstone features is intimate conversations with world-leading executives in small groups with students. Past executives include Robert Chavez, CEO of Hermes, and Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities.
Impact Challenge
Started in in 2015, the Impact Challenge highlights the power of public-private partnerships. With a $15k grand prize, the Impact Challenge provides seed funding to select social startups. Winners have gone on to become Forbes 30 Under 30 and be named one of the most innovative startups of the year.
Cloud Agronomics wins the 2018 Impact Challenge
Gary Briggs, former CMO of Facebook, speaks on his career
Keynotes
Keynotes feature presentations from prominent executives, including Richard Clarke and Ralph Nader,Melanie Whelan (CEO of SoulCycle), Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group), Muhtar Kent (CEO of Coca-Cola), George Mitchell (former Chairman of The Walt Disney Company), and many more.
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