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2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Business Today presents the 49th International Conference

The International Conference is a conference that connects undergraduate students from around the world with top business executives. We connect the leaders of today with students like you — the leaders of tomorrow — to create a meaningful dialogue on the current business landscape. 

This year’s theme is “Beyond the Horizon.” The conference will be hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City from November 3rd-5th. More details about this year’s featured keynote speakers and executives will be released soon.

Additional Past Keynotes Included:

Jeff Immelt, former Chairman and CEO of Generic Electric

Gerald Ford, 38th President of the United States

George Mitchell, former Chairman of The Walt Disney Company

Dr. Roger Ferguson, CEO of TIAA

Michael Fucci, Chairman of Deloitte

Melanie Whelan, CEO of SoulCycle

Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup

Charles Lowrey, CEO of Prudential

Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca-Cola

Juan Zamorano, North America President of Colgate-Palmolive

David Cohen, Executive Vice President of Comcast

Harris Diamond, Chairman and CEO of McCann Worldgroup

Mark Almeida, President of Moody’s Analytics

Bill Ford, Chairman of Ford Motor Company

Michael Seibel, CEO of Y Combinator

Pete Nordstrom, President of Nordstrom

EXECUTIVE SEMINARS

Pairing five to ten students with one executive, these seminars offer an intimate setting for students to directly interact with CEOs and founders of the business world. Students will be able to ask questions and connect with business leaders in a way that is afforded exclusively by Business Today and the International Conference.

Previously, on-site seminars have included the President of Hermès, the COO of Rebecca Taylor, the CFO of Apollo Global Management, and more; off-site seminars have been held at Warner Music Group, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, IBM, and Major League Baseball.

Last year’s executive seminars included:

• Scott Daubin — Bain & Company, Partner

• Robert Chavez — Hermès USA, CEO

• Mike Lyons — PNC, Vice President

• Jennifer Estabrook — FILA, President

Recruiting Reception

Join other attendees in networking with CEO’s and recruiters. Past networking events have included executives from Citi, The Wall Street Journal, and Summit Partners.

You will have the opportunity to meet a variety of executives from various industries and discuss this year’s conference theme as well as your personal interests.