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Schedule of Events
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
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| Event |
Time |
| Introduction to West Coast Forum 2009 |
9:00-9:30 AM |
| Company Tours |
10:00-3:00 PM |
| Ross Alumni Reception** |
7:00-10:00 PM |
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Friday, October 30th, 2009*
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| Event |
Time |
| Breakfast and Company Roundtables 1 |
8:30-9:15 AM |
| Keynote Address |
9:15-10:00 AM |
| Coffee Break |
10:00-10:10AM |
| Company Roundtables 2 |
10:15-11:00AM |
| Coffee Break |
11:00-11:10AM |
| Education Panel: Product Innovation (Tech, CPG, Retail) |
11:15-12:00PM |
| Education Panel: Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility |
11:15-12:00PM |
| Education Panel: Start-ups |
11:15-12:00PM |
| Lunch |
12:00-1:45 PM |
| Education Panel: Healthcare & Lifesciences |
12:15-1:00 PM |
| Education Panel: Finance, Private Equity & Venture Capital |
12:15-1:00 PM |
| Education Panel: Energy |
12:15-1:00 PM |
| Innovation Case Competition |
12:30-2:30 PM |
| Information Based Mock-Interviews |
12:00-4:00 PM |
| Career Fair |
2:00-4:00 PM |
| Award Ceremony |
3:45-4:00 PM |
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* Actual times, location and events are subject to change
** Ross Alumni Reception is limited to current and former Ross MBA Students
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Event Details
Company Tours: On-site company tours of Bay Area firms. Get a good look at company facilities and view presentations put on by company representatives.
Ross Alumni Reception: Ross
students, alumni, company representatives and
school administration mingle in a relaxed and
informal setting. Representatives from the Dean's
office and other
administration will be in
attendance.
Keynote Address: Prominent
Bay Area executives will discuss career progressions
and offer advice for students.
Roundtable Sessions: Small group discussions between company representatives and students. A great opportunity to ask questions in this close setting.
Education Panels: Information about the industry and Q&A regarding a specific topic.
Innovation Challenge: Team up with fellow MBA1s to discuss a real business case presented by a corporate sponsors. Present your findings in a collaborative competition.
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