The International Conference is one of Business Today’s signature events and 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
Attendees at the International Conference consist of the best and brightest minds of their generation. Competing amongst thousands of applications, our attendees include Forbes 30 Under 30 winners, startup founders, and film producers. With more than half of our attendees being international, the International Conference allows students to form a global network of incredible leaders and bonds of lifelong friendship.
The International Conference brings students from over 35 countries and six continents. The unique all-expenses aspect also ensures students from any background can participate. One-third of our attendees are their family’s first generation attending college. Business Today believes that the next generation of leaders will succeed through diversity in background and thought.
“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.”
First Generation Students
Race and Ethnicity
Exceptional Programming
Programs at the International Conference allow students with the ability to speak with leaders in the public and private sector on the challenges facing today’s business world. In addition, they are provided with opportunities to network with each other and recruit with our corporate sponsors.
Students listening to Lloyd Howell, CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton
Executive Seminars
One of the capstone features of all Business Today’s programs is the ability to carry intimate conversations with some of the world’s leading executives. In each executive seminar, around ten students discuss with an executive on career, leadership, and industry insights. Past executives that have led these seminars include Robert Chavez, CEO of Hermes and Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities.
“I was able to gain an insight into today’s most pressing issues and was offered a firsthand account of how leading organisations deal with them on a daily basis.”
Impact Challenge
Created in 2015, the Impact Challenge extends Business Today’s mission of highlighting the power of public-private partnerships. With a $15k grand prize, the Impact Challenge provides seed funding to one of five teams who have founded social entrepreneurship startups. Winners have gone on to receive Forbes 30 Under 30 and be named as 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. Our very first conference featured Richard Clarke and Ralph Nader. Since then Business Today has featured 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.
Accessible Content
While the International Conference remains an exclusive opportunity, Business Today ensures that anyone and everyone can access the content post-conference. Whether it’s a video interview with an executive or a written article on a keynote, all our content is published online for those who were not able to attend. Check out our articles and videos.