Columbia Business School Alumni

28th Annual BBSA Conference: “Blurring Boundaries: The Changing Paradigms of Race, Politics and Business”

Presented by the Columbia Black Business Students Association

Friday, November 20, 2009

Daytime Conference Programming from 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m

Faculty House, Columbia University, New York, New York

Black-tie Gala from 6:45 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Columbia Club New York, 15 West 43 Street, New York, New York

Cost:

Alumni

Conference Only: $60

Gala Only: $60

Conference and Gala: $100

Gala Tickets for 10 and Reserved Gala Alumni Table for 10: $550

Conference Tickets for 10 and Reserved Gala Alumni Table for 10: $850

Non-Alumni

Conference Only: $80

Gala Only: $100

Conference and Gala: $150

Initiated in 1981, the BBSA Conference is the longest running student-organized event at Columbia Business School and grows with importance each year. This year’s theme, “Blurring Boundaries: The Changing Paradigms of Race, Politics and Business,” is a reflection of the unprecedented times we now face. New societal constructs are developing both domestically and abroad that are changing perceptions of racial inequities, wealth disparity, fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and our role in planning for future generations. This conference will explore the ways in which these shifting paradigms manifest themselves within our society and the opportunities that arise as a result.

This year’s conference will consist of morning and afternoon panels with industry leaders, a sit-down luncheon, keynote addresses and an open Town Hall Discussion, followed by an evening black-tie gala celebration. Our panel/town hall topics include:

·         The Business Behind Developing Underserved Communities  

·         Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap

·         Paths to Success: Career Versatility in Today’s Global Economy  

·         Town Hall Community Discussion: Leadership and Workplace Diversity

Keynote speakers and honorees for the event include:

• Anré Williams, president, global commercial card, American Express Company (Luncheon Keynote Speaker)
• Quintin Primo, chairman and CEO, Capri Capital Partners (Gala Keynote Speaker)
• Francisco Borges, chairman and managing partner, Landmark Partners (Gala Honorary Award Recipient: Award for Leadership, Public Service and Philanthropy)
• James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr. ’78, chairman and CEO (Retired), WGL Holdings, Inc., and Washington Gas (Gala Honorary Award Recipient: Distinguished Alumni Award)

Dress code:

Daytime Conference Programming: Business Attire

Gala: Black-tie Attire

To register, please visit: https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/events/bbsaconf

Additional conference information can be found at the BBSA website: http://cbsbbsa.com  

For more information, please contact the BBSA Conference Team at bbsaconference@bettyblue.gsb.columbia.edu