2024 Matter Belong Persist Conference
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2024 Matter Belong Persist Conference

MBPC is an annual one-day conference focused on preparing emerging business leaders for success in a diverse and multicultural world.

By Multicultural Business Program

Date and time

Friday, May 24 · 8:30am - 2pm PDT

Location

PAC Pavilion

1 Grand Ave Building 06, Room 128 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Agenda

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Breakfast & Networking

8:55 AM - 9:10 AM

Conference Introduction

Yesenia Beas Ramirez - MBP Coordinator

MBPC Committee

9:10 AM - 9:55 AM

Giving Everyone a Voice

Anjana Melvin - Walmart Connect

10:05 AM - 10:50 AM

Intersectionality

Jessica Vasquez - Moss Adams

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Lift As You Climb

Tim Elkana - TikTok

11:55 AM - 12:40 PM

Keynote Address

Ingrid Franzen - Workday

12:40 PM - 12:50 PM

Closing Remarks

12:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

About this event

  • 5 hours 30 minutes

The Multicultural Business Program's Matter Belong Persist Conference engages student leaders and professionals through interactive speakers and workshops surrounding DEI. The 2024 Matter Belong Persist Conference, themed "Inclusion Starts with Empowerment", will feature ways in which students can empower themselves and their peers, creating more inclusive and successful communities.

This is a free event! Everyone is welcome to attend. Breakfast, lunch, and swag will be provided.

Please register for all sessions that you can attend. If you can only attend a select number of sessions, register for the ones you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please contact MBP at mbp@calpoly.edu.

Those who may have missed the deadline to sign up on the Eventbrite can still come and register in person at the conference! Check-in will occur throughout the conference so come at any point and attend as many sessions as you'd like!

The dress code for the event is business/smart casual.

Frequently asked questions

What is dress code?

Business/smart casual!

What should I bring?

Bring your resumes for networking! Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and water will be available throughout the conference. Feel free to bring your own snacks or refreshments as needed!

Where do I park?

The nearest parking location is Grande Parking Structure, which is available to students with parking permits. Cal Poly's regular parking policies apply to the day of MBPC.

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