Upcoming Conferences

The Texas Exception: Lessons from the Lone Star State in Leading the Economic Recovery

Feb 18 - 19 2012
The Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

While the US economy has continued to stagnate post- recession, the state of Texas is surging ahead. It created 37% of all new jobs in the country since mid-2009, and was one of the states least-impacted by the recession. Moreover, between 2004 and 2008, almost 500,000 Americans moved to Texas, more than any other state by far. What mix of business-friendly government policies, advanced infrastructure, and skilled labor force have made Dallas-Fort Worth home to more corporate headquarters than any other US metropolitan area? Why has Texas managed to sustain job growth and net migration while so many other states have failed? Through keynote addresses, executive-led seminars and a business plan competition we will look at how companies have created the Texas exception.

Applications are closed.

Previous Conferences

Pieces of the Puzzle: Putting Together the Global Economy

Nov 20 - 22 2011
New York City

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS PASSED.

As the global economy recovers from the financial crisis, businesses now face the challenge of identifying how the events of the last two years will permanently shift the way the business world operates. Do the aftershocks of the recession merit a new strategic direction, or were they just a speed bump? In the wake of the recession, just how are businesses picking up the pieces and finding their fit?

BASES | BT National Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Apr 07 - 10 2011
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California

Applications have closed

Be part of one of the nation's most selective national entrepreneurship conferences, held in conjunction by the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) and Princeton University's Business Today (BT).

The BASES | BT National Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is an all-expenses-paid trip to Stanford University, including food, lodging, and travel for undergraduate student delegates. Our mission is to create a conference that brings aspiring entrepreneurs from universities around the country with the nation’s leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs for an intensive learning experience.
Applicants will be evaluated on their unique, innovative ideas that they would like help developing further at the conference. Additionally, we are looking for charismatic, forward-thinking individuals who embody the entrepreneurial spirit. We welcome any interested students to apply, regardless of previous experiences.

Beyond the Market: Optimizing Resources in a Changing Environment

Feb 12 - 13 2011
Hyatt Regency, Downtown Houston

This year's Business Today Regional Conference entitled Beyond the Market: Optimizing Resources in a Changing Environment focuses on how companies realize and develop their resources. Whether through maximizing human capital, discovering new sources of energy, or navigating through constraining political regulations, businesses are looking to stay ahead. Through keynote addresses, executive-led seminars, and panel discussions, we will look at how companies are adapting to the changing landscapes and trying to stay atop their industries. The Conference will take place on February 12th and 13th at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Houston.

BASES | BT National Entrepreneurial Bootcamp

Apr 08 - 11 2010
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California

Rolling Application. Final Applications Due Saturday, March 13th.

Are you a college student and an aspiring entrepreneur? Then you shouldn’t miss the National Entrepreneurial Bootcamp sponsored by Princeton’s BT and Stanford’s BASES to learn what it takes to develop an idea into a successful venture!

With dozens of executive and entrepreneurial speakers, the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive program that provides participants with an intimate knowledge of the tasks and challenges that all entrepreneurs face. In the process, you will acquire the management and leadership skills needed to excel in a business environment.

Surrounded by a dynamic group of peer student leaders from universities around the nation, experience the innovative culture of Silicon Valley, Venture Capitalists, and mentors. The Entrepreneurial Bootcamp provides you with the tools to get your business idea off the ground and into the world.

The Widening Gap

Feb 19 - 21 2010
Austin, Texas

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 1
Our Regional Conferences for the South have been a hugely popular event. This year, we focus on the theme of "The Widening Gap". Given the current financial meltdown, have students become jaded to big business? How have attitudes changed? Are students looking to enter other sectors, such as science, or philanthropy? Through a series of panels, seminars, and keynotes, we will discuss this topic in an intimate setting in the heart of Austin. Hope to see you there!

Weathering the Storm: The Challenges and Opportunities of A Global Slowdown

Nov 21 - 24 2009
Grand Hyatt, New York

Applications are closed. Applicants will be notified of our decisions by Saturday, August 22 With the collapse of the housing bubble and the ensuing credit crisis, we find ourselves in the worst economy since the thirties. Come learn from over 70 of the nation’s leading CEO’s and executives as they share their personal anecdotes and insights on the business cycle gained from years of experience at the helm of the business community. Meet 150 of the your most talented peers from around the world and work with them to complete a Harvard Business School Case Study. Join us this November for an all-expenses (airfare, hotel, and food) paid trip to the Grand Hyatt in Times Square for the 35th annual Business Today International Conference.

The Evolution and Ethics of Business in the 21st Century

May 28 - 29 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

This year's regional conference was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, the conference take place on March 28 and 29, 2009. The theme was "The Evolution and Ethics of Business in the 21st Century."

The Dynamics of Leadership: Transformation and Innovation in the 21st Century

Nov 22 - 25 2008
Marriot Marquis, New York, NY

This year's conference, held in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square at the Heart of New York, will take place November 22-25 of this year. The theme will be "The Dynamics of Leadership: Transformation and Innovation in the 21st Century." Given the current sub-prime mortgage crisis and the conference's proximity to the 2008 Presidential Election, we thought leadership would be an incredibly timely theme--whether you are an entrepreneur, a politician, or a CEO, leadership is a quality that will make or break your organization.

Keynote Speakers

  • Andrea Jung

  • Frits van Paaschen

    CEO

  • Ron Meyer

    President

  • Paul Stebbins

  • John Strangfeld

All Speakers

2007 International Conference Informational Video

Nov 17 - 20 2007
Grand Hyatt, New York

A video detailing the 2007 International Conference experience.

Initiating Debate Across The U.S. And Globe

Business Today spearheads the three most selective undergraduate run and attended conferences in the world, which we host in NYC, Texas and California. In New York City, our International Conference brings together 70 executives with 160 up-and-coming student business leaders from around the world for three days of keynote speeches, heated panels, executive seminars, and case studies to balance high-profile events with personal interaction and teamwork. Student delegates are provided with travel and lodge. Our most recent conference featured a keynote address by Bill Ford, Chairman of Ford Motors, panelist Alan Blinder, former Economic Advisor to Bill Clinton and Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and off-site seminars hosted by Godiva, HBO, and DirecTV. This coming November 21-23, we will host our 36th Annual International Conference at the Grand Hyatt, titled “The New Rules of the Game” with opening keynote speaker Steve Forbes.