WSOM Career Development & Exploration Conference at Kalahari

Name: WSOM Career Development & Exploration Conference at Kalahari
Start: 2026-10-19T08:45:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-19T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Kalahari Resort

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Career/Professional Development Admission: Paid Audience: Graduate/Professional ... Audience: Undergraduate Students Featured in The Daily Food Format: In-Person Format: Off-Campus Topic: Business and Marketing Topic: Career and Networking Topic: Professional Development

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

8:45 AM – 6 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Kalahari Resort

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OHIO 44870, United States

Registration

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Details

WSOM Career Development and Exploration Conference, Monday, October 19th, 2026, at Kalahari Convention Center. Join for an adventure to develop professional skills, learn about career opportunities and network with industry alumni! Sessions include a behind the scenes tour of Kalahari, Careers Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Real-World Consulting Simulations, Where Finance Meets AI: Breaking into Real Estate Innovation, KeyBank: Careers in AI, Data and Digital Transformation, and a Happy Hour with Employers, Alumni, and Faculty. Participants will be able to purchase tickets for the conference, transportation to and from the conference, and will have discounted rates to stay at Kalahari for 1 - 2 nights. Interested students should register by October 9, 2026. Flyer for WSOM Career Development and Exploration Conference at Kalahari

Take your professional development beyond campus and join us at Kalahari Resorts for a day filled with learning, networking, and career exploration! Connect with industry leaders and alumni, attend engaging sessions, and discover opportunities with organizations including Rockwell Automation, JPMorgan Chase, CBRE, KeyBank, Allegro Realty, BridgePort Group, and more. A continental breakfast, lunch, and networking appetizers will be provided for all attendees.

Students may also purchase optional transportation and discounted overnight accommodations to enjoy Kalahari's indoor water park and resort amenities.

The tentative conference schedule is as follows:

8:45–9:45 a.m.
Inside the Experience: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Kalahari

10:00 a.m.
Industry Welcome + What It Takes to Stand Out
Gino Marasco, VP of Sales, Kalahari Resorts

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Build Your Edge: Careers Shaping the Future of Manufacturing & Supply Chain

11:45–12:30 p.m.
Connect & Recharge: Networking Lunch with Industry Leaders

12:45–1:45 p.m.- Breakout Session I
JPMorganChase: Real-World Consulting Simulation
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Where Finance Meets AI: Breaking into Real Estate Innovation

2:00–3:00 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
JPMorganChase: Consulting Simulation
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KeyBank: Careers in AI, Data & Digital Transformation

3:15–4:00 p.m.
What’s Next: Turning Today Into Your Career Strategy

4:30–6:00 p.m.
Make the Right Connections: Happy Hour with Employers, Alumni & Faculty

Food Provided (A continental breakfast, lunch, and appetizers at the final networking event will be provided to all conference attendees. )

Where

Kalahari Resort

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OHIO 44870, United States

Hosted By

Graduate Business Student Association | Website | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Weatherhead Career Management Office