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About the International Conference

Connecting Leaders

The International Conference was founded to bridge the gap between today's business leaders and the next generation. We brought together undergraduate students from around the world with seasoned executives for three days of meaningful exchange.

Every aspect of the conference — travel, lodging, and programming — was fully covered for attending students, ensuring that financial circumstances never stood in the way of opportunity.

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The 2018 Theme: The Future of Work

The 2018 conference examined the disruptions reshaping the workforce — from automation and artificial intelligence to new models of leadership and collaboration. Through keynotes, intimate seminars, and hands-on challenges, attendees explored what it means to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Access

An all-expenses-paid model opened doors for talented undergraduates regardless of background or geography.

Intimacy

Executive seminars paired just 5–7 students with one business leader, fostering candid conversation and mentorship.

New York City

Set in the heart of global business, the conference placed students at the center of commerce, culture, and innovation.

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