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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 201810:00 am – 6:00 pm Conference Registration

4:00 pm – until Hotel Check-in

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Opening Plenary Presented by: Wells Fargo

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Special Receptions (Invitation Only)

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Opening Reception Hosted by: Kellogg’s

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 20187:00 am – 5:00 pm Conference Registration

7:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast On Your Own Courtesy of: McDonald’s

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Digital Lounge

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Student Interviews (By Appointment Only)

MORNING FOCUS: FINANCIAL LITERACY

8:30 am – 10:00 am Morning Plenary Presented by: Wells Fargo Prepare to ProsperThe wealth gap continues to grow. In fact, by the year 2053, the Net Worth of the African American community is projected to hit $0. In this session, participants will learn the importance of wealth building and the difference between having money and building wealth. Session leaders will discuss strategies young leaders can employ to change their financial trajectory and build a foundation for their future and their future generations.

10:15 am – 11:30 am Morning Concurrent Sessions

Discussion Points:• Foundational understanding of wealth in America• Productive uses of money• Calculating net worth• Wealth building strategies for all income levels• Generational wealth• Consumers versus wealth building behaviors• Best practices

At the completion of this session, students should understand factors that contribute to Net Worth along with practical strategies that can be used to build Net Worth starting today.

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AFTERNOON FOCUS: PERSONAL BRANDING

11:45 am – 1:15 pm Luncheon Plenary Presented by: John Deere

Get In The Box by Thinking Out Of The Box Most college students imagine their first job will include a cool workspace in a major city with numerous cultural and social activities. Sometimes, though, the best opportunity may begin in places rarely considered and far from the places we imagined. During this session, plenary leaders will discuss core competencies needed to advance at each level of the organization. Session leaders will also discuss why developing these competencies may mean getting out of your comfort zone and accepting assignments that were not part of your original career plans.

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Discussion Points:• Model behaviors that demonstrate readiness for Manager, Director, VP, EVP• How to get on the fast track• The importance of career flexibility• The benefits of taking unique assignments • Strategies for living in new and unfamiliar places• Evaluating project opportunities and knowing when to say no• How to avoid the career idling/Behaviors that stall careers

After this session, students should be able to chart a career path based on key behaviors and competencies needed to advance within an organization. Students should also be equipped with tools to evaluate their fit for assignments that take them out of their comfort zone.

3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Fireside Chat Presented by: United Airlines

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Power Networking Event

During this interactive event, companies will have additional access to top students, and students will havethe opportunity for one-to-one interactions with recruiters and other company representatives.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Branding Sessions - President Partners

During these 90-minute interactive sessions, partners will meet exclusively with small groups of students topresent opportunities, discuss skills they desire in future hires, and explain how to navigate their hiringprocesses.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 20187:00 am – 5:00 pm Conference Registration

7:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast On Your Own Courtesy of: McDonald’s

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Digital Lounge

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Student Interviews (By Appointment Only)

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MORNING FOCUS: 21st CENTURY SKILL DEVELOPMENT

8:30 am - 10:00 am Morning Plenary Presented by: The Boeing Company Why Smart & Curious Employees Win at Work Moving up the corporate ladder isn’t as simple as covering off on all the responsibilities listed on your job description. Employees that want to win at work must master a set of soft skills that will help them to createnew processes, drive innovation, and lead teams. In this session, Boeing Executive Leaders will discuss how being both smart and curious can help young leaders become productive employees that add value and ultimately get noticed at work.

10:15 am - 11:30 am Morning Simulation Exercises

Case Study:Problem solving simulation using real world company scenarios that demonstrate:• The importance of focusing on the bigger picture.• Strategies new hires can use to add value to the team.• Strategy of questioning.• How smart is defined within the organization.• The skill of uncovering what may not be obvious.

At the conclusion of this session, students should be equipped with tactics that can help exercise andstrengthen their critical thinking and judgement to add value at work.

AFTERNOON FOCUS: PERSONAL BRANDING

11:45 am - 1:15 pm Afternoon Plenary Presented by: Walmart

How to Say It at WorkSmart leaders understand that communication involves much more than determining how to say somethingbut also covers the timing of sharing a message and the sequence of relaying the message to people on theteam. In this session, plenary leaders will discuss principles of effective communication at work and why being thoughtful about your approach can help you get ahead and stay ahead.

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Afternoon Simulation Exercises

Case Study:Using company scenarios that:• Identifies communication practices and norms within an organization• Highlights how power structures within an organization influence communication• Contrasts poor versus proper communications via email, speaking during a meeting, communications with coworkers and clients• Highlights best practice phrases for difficult and/or sticky situations• Provides guidance on workplace etiquette (What do we keep to ourselves and what do we share)

At the conclusion of this session, students should be equipped to employ communication strategies that willstrengthen their personal brand while improving overall effectiveness in the workplace.

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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sister to Sister

“Sister Magic” is more than a hashtag; it’s a movement. Now more than ever, we are seeing and celebrating women of color for all that they are and all that they can become. But can this magic withstand the power ofcorporate politics in the real world of work? In this session, students will hear from leaders who will share how to navigate race and gender in the workplace.

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Brother to Brother

The high demand for diversity in the c-suite has created significant opportunities for men of color to rise through the ranks of Corporate America. However, managing the delicate balance of being part of the gender majority and racial minority, continues to create pitfalls for young professionals. Today’s divisive social and political environment has created yet an added layer of complexity. During this session, students will learn strategies that experienced professionals have used to navigate these complex issues on their wayto the c-suite.

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Branding Sessions - Signature Partners

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 20187:00 am – 1:00 pm Conference Registration

7:30 am – 9:00 am Recruitment Fair Exhibitor Move-In

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Digital Lounge

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Student Interviews (By Appointment Only) MORNING FOCUS: 21st CENTURY SKILL DEVELOPMENT

8:30 am - 10:00 am Morning Breakfast Plenary Presented by: Koch Industries

Culturally Conscious Principled EntrepreneursA critical factor in creating value for yourself, your organization, and your community is fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. This means developing your unique gifts, and then seeking to understand how you can become the preferred partner with customers, coworkers, managers and others. Especially in a dynamic and diverse world, it’s critical for young leaders to develop principled entrepreneurship to successfully navigate individual, team, and organizational culture – today, and in the future. In this session, participants will learn firsthand how the development of an entrepreneurial mindset that focuses on win-win outcomes can be effective in any environment, as experienced by panelists representing business, non-profits, and the academy. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm RECRUITMENT FAIR

AFTERNOON FOCUS: LEADERSHIP

1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Closing Luncheon Plenary Presented by: U.S. Marines

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Foundation of Successful Leaders The Tortoise and the Hare is a great story that highlights how focus and intention often wins over quick andboastful. Like the Hare, young leaders are often anxious to make their mark at the beginning of a new career.In this session, participants will learn foundational attributes of successful leaders (respect, resourcefulness,curiosity, competence, and tenacity), the tactics that can be used to develop them within their daily tasks and projects, and the importance of pacing oneself for the bigger projects and more visibility.

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Special Interest Sessions

31st ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Guest Check-in/ Seating Assignments

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Gala Program & Dinner

9:30 pm – 12:00 am Student Farewell Social

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 201812:00 pm Hotel Check-out

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