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Rotman’s Future Black Business Leaders Conference

February 5 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Join us live on February 5th at the Future Black Business Leaders Conference

On Saturday, February 5, 2022, we invite you to join us live online for a day of engaging events to help you learn more about how the Rotman Full-Time MBA program fosters an environment for Black Leaders to thrive! You will get to:

  • Experience a sample class led by our globally renowned faculty
  • Join in on discussions with leading Canadian employers
  • Be inspired by our Rotman alumni on how they’ve achieved success 
  • Learn about our dedicated scholarships and awards for Future Black Leaders at Rotman
  • Learn more about our flexible Morning Evening MBA program
  • Ask questions about our admissions process, scholarships, immigration and student life 

FEATURING

Keynote Speaker

Olugbenga Olubanjo

CEO & Founder, Reeddi

Learn how Earthshot prize finalist, Olugbenga founded and built University of Toronto-based start up Reeddi, a clean-tech system that provides clean energy and allied invocations for individuals and businesses operating in energy-poor regions of the world.

The Rotman Impact: MBA Alumni Perspectives

Hear from black Rotman Alumni who are leaders in their field.

Industry Chats

Join discussions with leading companies in Canada, on how they promote growth for black business leaders. Companies include:

  • BCG
  • CIBC
  • Deloitte
  • KPMG
  • RBC

Lunch & Learn

Enjoy lunch on us while you learn more about:

  • Rotman’s Full-Time MBA Program: Ask me Anything about Admissions and Financial Aid
  • Student Life at Rotman
  • Morning/Evening MBA
  • Study permits and Immigration
  • Get to know Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club and Students Against anti-Black Racism

Sample Class 

Join Prof. Nouman Ashraf, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for an interactive session on leadership.

Experiential Learning at Rotman

Join a panel discussion with alumni and current students on how courses like the Black Entrepreneurship and Leadership course have helped develop their business skills.

This event is hosted by the Rotman Full-Time MBA Recruitment and Admissions Team, in partnership with the Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club (RACBC).

Registration is free, but space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.

Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC

An experiential learning program that follows the school 3 semesters schedule, for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen.

A boutique-style remote program to support your business development and help you grow through one-on-one support. This program is open all year.

A student-led creative studio with intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of our ventures and small businesses in our community.

This 2-day retreat is designed to help you reflect on your journey, what drives you, all the hats you wear and what is next for you and your social enterprise.