Diversity Symposium 2012

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2012 Diversity Symposium: “Diversify Your Portfolio”

The Vision 

Building on the success of last year’s event, this fall, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University will host our third annual Diversity Symposium. The Diversity Symposium is a student-led collaboration between the Black Graduate Business Association (BGBA), the Latino Business Students Association (LBSA), the Women's Management Council (WMC), Out for Business (O4B) and the undergraduate Minority Business Students Association (MBSA). The mission is to create a holistic platform for participants to engage and educate one another on the latest issues and exchange ideas related to diversity and business.

The Experience

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Diversify Your Portfolio.” It will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, in conjunction with Johnson’s diversity recruitment weekend, Johnson Means Business. The symposium will begin with an exclusive, pre-conference networking reception on Friday, October 26. Designed to attract students and professionals alike, the event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and more.

   

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 26, 2012

Time	Event	Room
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.	Diversity Symposium Kickoff and Cocktail Reception	Beck Center Atrium

 

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Time	Event	Room
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.	Check-In/Breakfast Reception	Sage Atrium
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome Keynote Address Karen Keating, JP Morgan Managing Director	Sage Atrium
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Concurrent Workshop Panel #1	Sage Hall
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Concurrent Workshop Panel #2	Sage Hall
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch	Statler Ballroom
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Luncheon Keynote Address with Glenn Llopis "The Immigrant Perspective on Business Leadership: 6 Skills That Enable Diversity in Your Business”	Statler Ballroom
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Wilbur Parker and Distinguished Latino Alumni Awards with Dean Dutta	Statler Ballroom
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Dessert and Networking Reception	Statler Ballroom Foyer

 

Session 1, Panel Choice 1: Building a Global career: The Importance of Global and Diverse Networks in the 21st Century

In today’s globalized world, careers are becoming “borderless”, as globalization has increased the flow of people, currency, goods, and knowledge across geographic and political boundaries. In a globalized workplace, establishing diverse and international networks is essential to maintaining awareness about opportunities and to meet changing global and industry standards. This panel will discuss how to evaluate the currency of your skills, how to market yourself effectively to a global audience, and the benefits of multi-cultural experiences.

Session 1, Panel Choice 2: Investing for Personal Wealth and Global Growth

Beyond financial returns, investing can generate positive social and environmental impact. This panel will discuss how investors measure success, balancing financial returns with global impact. It will highlight the benefits and challenges of investing for global growth, with discussion on existing opportunities and trends in the market today. The panel will consider implications for individual investors, social enterprises, and socially and environmentally minded corporations.

Session 2, Panel Choice 1: Managing Diverse Teams

Diverse teams can be a source of competitive advantage. This panel will discuss the value of managing teams made up of members with different cultures, nationalities, sexual orientations, professional backgrounds, and personality styles. It will discuss how to build a workplace culture of trust, openness, collaboration, and community.

Session 2: Panel Choice 2: The Employed Entrepreneur

Workshop led by Lauren Maillian Bias, serial entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Luxury Market Branding, and a Founding Partner of Gen Y Capital Partners, an early stage venture firm focused on investments in mobile and consumer facing technology enabled companies. At age 19 Lauren founded Sugarleaf Vineyards, making her the youngest self-made winery owner in the United States. She served as the Chief Operating Officer of the award-winning, nationally recognized brand from inception through the company’s acquisition in 2011.

Funded by the GPSAFC. Open to the Cornell Community including undergraduate and graduate students.

Upload your resume, using the Upload File link on the registration form, and it will be part of the resume booklet given to sponsoring companies.

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Co-hosted with: Black Graduate Business Association (BGBA), Out For Business (O4B), Women's Management Council (WMC), Latin American Business Association (LABA), Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)