Conference Schedule

Tuesday, June 27
10:30 am		Pre-Conference Excursion - Walking tour of Ghiradelli Square & Fisherman's Wharf
1:00 - 6:30 pm		Registration Open
3:00 - 5:00 pm		New Member Orientation
6:00 - 7:30 pm		Opening Reception Get connected and inspired while experiencing food, music, and ambiance characteristic of Northern California’s cultural diversity.
Wednesday, June 28
6:30 - 7:30 am		Morning Fitness
7:30 - 5:00 pm		Registration Open
8:00 - 9:00 am		Breakfast
8:00 - 4:00 pm		Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 - 9:00 am		Welcome/Kick Off
9:15 - 10:45 am		Bridge Building Sessions Similar to our Take Off Sessions last year, Building Bridges allows attendees who share similar roles at their university or company to connect.
10:45 - 11:15 am		Morning Break
11:15 - 12:15 pm		Spotlight Speaker Series Featuring three dynamic experts who bring their inspirational stories in TED-style talks, followed by in-depth topical breakout sessions to connect on a deeper level.
12:15 - 1:30 pm		Lunch
1:45 - 3:00 pm		Breakout Session 1: Spotlight Speakers In-depth breakout sessions to hear more from the Spotlight Speakers.
3:00 - 3:45 pm		Afternoon Break & Exhibitor Networking
3:45 - 5:00 pm		Breakout Session 2: Innovation Speaker Series In this session, we will have 5 - 6 thought-provoking breakout sessions led by experts in a variety of fields.
5:00 - 6:00 pm		Employer Showcase
5:00 - 6:00 pm		Standards for Reporting Full-time MBA Employment Data 101
Evening		Dine-Arounds Join conference attendees for a night out in San Francisco!
Thursday, June 29
6:30 - 7:30 am		Morning Fitness
8:00 - 2:00 pm		Registration Open
8:00 - 9:00 am		Breakfast and Plenary Session Politics and Impact on Recruitment among International Students
8:00 - 4:00 pm		Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 - 10:00 am		Keynote Speaker Eric Qualman #1 Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman is author of Socialnomics, What Happens in Vegas Stays on Youtube and How to Sell on LinkedIn.
10:00 - 10:30am		Morning Break
10:30 - 11:45 am		Breakout Session 3: Gateway Sessions This session will feature Gateway sessions, or facilitated discussions specific to topical areas of interest.
12:00 - 1:30 pm		Lunch and Annual MBA CSEA Business Meeting
1:45 - 3:00 pm		Breakout Session 4: Peer-led Programs Peer-led programs, presented by our school, employer and affiliate members.
3:00 - 3:45 pm		Exhibitor Networking
3:45 - 5:00 pm		Breakout Session 5: Peer-led Programs Peer-led programs, presented by our school, employer and affiliate members.
5:00 - 5:30 pm		Committee Meet n' Greets
6:30 - 10:30 pm		Gala Event - Glitter in Gold at the Barbarossa Lounge Important! Reservations at time of registration are required. Tickets for the GALA event will have limited availability after May 25.
Friday, June 30
8:00 - 9:00 am		Breakfast or Brunch
9:00 - 10:00 am		"On the Other Side" Sound-off Session Talk about your takeaways from the conference, and ask burning questions you weren't able to get answered during the last few days.