Upcoming Conferences


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Past Conferences
 
Dates:  November 19-21, 2009
Of interest to:  Members of the National Advisory Council
Cost:  Free for NAC members and spouses
Location:  BYU campus
Contact:  JaLee Clarke at (801)-422-4122
2009 NAC Fall Conference

The NAC Conference is for members of the Marriott School National Advisory Council and invited guests. The 2009 Fall NAC Conference includes the International Executive of the Year award that will be presented to former Pepsi CEO Steve Reinemund. NAC members will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, meet as committees, and participate in several special presentations. Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  October 22-24, 2009
Of interest to:  BYU alumni currently pursuing a PhD in accounting, accounting faculty who are BYU alumni, and friends of BYU
Cost:  To be announced
Location:  BYU campus
Contact:  Jeff Wilks at (801)-422-3930
The Accounting Research Symposium

Purpose: To unite BYU alumni and friends in our efforts to foster relevant and consequential accounting research. In particular, the symposium will focus on giving current doctoral students and new faculty a venue for presenting and receiving feedback on their research and research ideas. Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  8-10 April 2009
Of interest to:  Organizational Behavior and Human Resources professionals and students
Cost:  See registration page for details
Location:  Zermatt Resort and Spa, Midway, Utah
Contact:  Allie Randall at (801) 4221927
2009 OBHR Conference

"Organizational Effectiveness: Bridging the Gap"



2009 Strategic HR Conference Objectives:
  • Discuss leading edge research
  • Learn new information and best practices to enhance your career
  • Improve your organization's effectiveness
  • Network with other HR/OB professionals
  • Earn CEU's!
Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  4-6 March 2009
Of interest to:  Faculty and Staff interested in short-term study abroad
Cost:  $355 before 23 January 2009, $400 after
Location:  BYU Campus
Contact:  Sherstin Creamer at (801) 422-8034
CIBER Short-Term Study Abroad Conference

The purpose of this conference is to bring together faculty and staff who have dealt with these challenges at a variety of schools, to share their experiences and disseminate STSA ideas and best practices. Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  2–4 April 2008
Of interest to:  Organizational Behavior and Human Resources professionals and students
Cost:  $495 non-student / $50 student
Location:  Aspen Grove, UT
Contact:  Cami Kenworthy at 801-422-2664
2008 OBHR Conference

“Leading Change in the Knowledge Economy”



This customized conference for OB/HR professionals:
  • encourages in-depth discussion
  • links managers and leaders to research application
  • recognizes your different learning needs (from “how to” to transformative learning)
  • strengthens your network
  • helps you generate solutions and ideas for immediate application

Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  6-7 November 2008
Of interest to:  Anyone interested in economic development
Cost:  $160 Non-Students / $40 Students
Location:  BYU Conference Center (Provo, Utah)
Contact:  BYU Conferences & Workshops at (801) 422-4853
11th Annual Economic Self-Reliance Conference

The Economic Self-Reliance Conference is an annual conference that examines the best practices in the field of economic development. Conference speakers include experts from non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and the academic community. In addition to keynote lectures, conference participants can attend breakout sessions focusing on domestic, international, innovation, and humanitarian issues in development. Anyone interested in or involved in economic development is invited to participate. Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  June 29-30, July 1, 2006
Of interest to:  Business, Leadership and Education Professionals
Location:  BYU campus
Contact:  Idon Openshaw at 801-422-4123
11th Annual Management Conference


Business with Integrity: Principles for building leadership in organizations, communities and families

The Marriott School at Brigham Young University is pleased to bring you the 11th annual Management Conference. Building on past success, this year's conference will offer a wide array of world-renowned business minds, professionals, and experts discussing principles of leadership for organizations, communities, and families. Educational tracks available this year include: accounting/information systems, general management, entrepreneurship, and personal development/family relations. Continuing professional education credit may be earned. Join us on the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, for this unique opportunity to develop new strategies and solutions for the challenges ahead. More information is forthcoming.

 
Dates:  29-30 September 2005
Of interest to:  Management Society chapter leaders and steering committee
Cost:  Free to Management Society members
Location:  BYU campus (Provo, Utah)
Contact:  Rixa Oman at (801) 422-6824
Management Society Volunteer Leadership Conference

This two-day conference over LDS General Conference weekend will provide leadership and organizational training for all Management Society leaders. Participants will hear from university and college administration, receive leadership training, work on chapter development, have hands-on training on the membership database, and enjoy entertainment from BYU performers. Past keynote speakers have included former BYU President Merrill Bateman, Elder Henry Eyring, and Elder Richard Cook. Click here for more information.

 
Dates:  6-9 April 2005
Of interest to:  Business language professors, language professors, Marriott School faculty, and Marriott School students
Cost:  For registration info, contact GMC@byu.edu
Location:  The Canyons Resort, Park City, Utah
Contact:  The Global Management Center at (801) 422-6495
2005 CIBER-Business Language Conference

Through workshops, papers and a panel pf business professionals, the 2005 CIBER Business Language Converence will be a gathering place for business language professionals from around the nation to share experience and knowledge.

Key Topics:
  • Applying foreign language expertise to teaching business languages
  • Knowing about international business versus knowing how to teach business languages
  • Understanding the needs of business language students
  • Materials and resources in teaching business languages

    “This annual conference provides language teachers with one of the best resources to learn about teaching business languages. The conference organizers and presenters offer practical advice on course development and teacher training, all with a perspective from years of experience.” –Susanna Easton, U.S. Department of Education
    Click here for more information.

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    Dates:  14-16 October 2004
    Of interest to:  Management Society chapter leaders and steering committee
    Cost:  Free to Management Society members
    Location:  BYU campus (Provo, Utah)
    Contact:  Rixa Oman at (801) 422-6824
    Volunteer Leadership Conference

    This two-day conference over Homecoming weekend will provide leadership and organizational training for all Management Society leaders. Participants will hear from university and college administration, receive leadership training, work on chapter development, have hands-on training on the membership database, meet with leaders of the Clark Law Society, BYU Alumni Association, and the Cougar Club and attend a BYU football game. They will also have the opportunity to participate in other Homecoming events around campus, including the Homecoming BBQ, the Homecoming Spectacular, a tailgate party and the parade. Past keynote speakers have included former BYU President Merrill Bateman, Elder Henry Eyring, and Elder Richard Cook. Click here for more information.

     
    Dates:  6 February 2004
    Of interest to:  CIOs and equivalent, their C-level peers, and senior-level IT executives
    Cost:  $129 (estimate)
    Location:  Byu Tanner Bldg. & Museum of Art (Provo, Utah)
    Contact:  Katie Bybee at (801) 422-3247
    insyte Conference

    Brigham Young University's Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program faculty, in conjunction with the Kevin & Debra Rollins eBusiness Center at BYU and the Utah Information Technology Association (UITA), is sponsoring its first annual Information Systems Executives Conference on the afternoon of February 6. All CIOs and other top IT executives are invited to attend this half-day conference filled with idea sharing and discussion about current technology decision maker related issues. A social banquet is included in the evening’s events. Attendees are also invited to attend e-Business Day that morning, an occasion where executives visit campus and hold seminars as a free service for students and the community. Sign up now to receive e-mail updates on the conference. Click here for more information.

     
    Dates:  18-20 September 2003
    Of interest to:  Management Society chapter leaders and steering committee
    Cost:  Free to Management Society members
    Location:  Aspen Grove (near Sundance, Utah) and BYU campus (
    Contact:  Rixa Oman at (801) 422-6824
    Volunteer Leadership Conference

    This day and a half conference provides training for leaders of BYU alumni groups: Management Society, Clark Law Society, Cougar Club, and the BYU Alumni Association. Participants hear from President Bateman, receive leadership training, work on chapter development, coordinate activities with other alumni groups, and attend a BYU football game. Past keynote speakers have included BYU President Merrill Bateman, Elder Henry Eyring, and Elder Richard Cook. Click here for more information.

     
    Dates:  27-28 March 2003 (26-27 March, Pre-Conference)
    Of interest to:  Students and professionals involved with organizational change and human resources
    Cost:  $250, Pre-conference only; $350, Conference only;
    Location:  BYU Conference Center—Harmon Building (Provo, Utah
    Contact:  Emilie Wright at (801) 422-2664
    MOB Conference

    This two-day conference builds on an existing understanding of organization-change practice and theory. Participants engage in discussions about substantive issues in research related to organizational change. Many conference speakers also address current topics in the area of human resources management. The conference is designed for alumni of BYU’s Master of Organizational Behavior program and other practicing professionals. Speakers include prominent faculty from BYU and other universities as well as top professionals in the field. Click here for more information.

     
    Dates:  6-8 March 2003
    Of interest to:  Leading strategy professors (by invitation)
    Cost:  $125 per person
    Location:  Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City, Utah)
    Contact:  Jeff Dyer at (801) 422-5742
    Winter Strategy Conference

    This two-day conference is jointly sponsored by BYU's Marriott School of Management and the Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. The conference focuses on cutting edge topics/research in the field of strategic management and is designed for leading strategy faculty from top universities. Participation in this conference is by invitation only. Click here for more information.