Student-run conferences draw hundreds of participants to campus to discuss pressing issues and developments in fields including investment, philanthropy, and education. Helping to organize such an event is both a meaningful leadership experience in its own right, and an opportunity to gain exposure to an industry or field of interest.
Yale Philanthropy Conference
Hosted by Net Impact
February 6, 2026
The Yale Philanthropy Conference is an interdisciplinary forum for current and future leaders focused on the business of social change. Now in its fifteenth year, the Yale Philanthropy Conference is the only convening of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector planned entirely by MBA students. Bringing together thinkers, students, and professionals from leading institutions and foundations across the country, the conference fosters discussions about the role of philanthropy in the contemporary society, strengthens professional networks, builds management acumen necessary for vibrant institutions, and cultivates leadership in the social sector and beyond.
Yale Private Equity, Venture Capital Conference
Hosted by the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club
February 13, 2026
The Symposium serves as a nexus between diverse perspectives and experiences, sparking transformative conversations and forging paths toward meaningful partnerships.
Women's Leadership Conference
Hosted by the Women in Management (WIM) Club
February 14, 2026
The Yale Conference on Women, Technology, and Power explores the role business can—and should—play in advocating for women’s equality and health. Hosted by the Yale School of Management’s Women in Management Club, the conference brings together industry leaders, activists, policymakers, and scholars to discuss the successes, challenges, and mixed incentives that arise when business is called upon to advocate for gender equity and women’s rights. In particular, Fempire examines how corporate policies affect employees, how government policies influence business and society, and the problematic role data can play as a means of advocating for women. Fempire will also explore the Yale University and academic context, looking at the legacy of Title IX in light of current events.
Economic Development Symposium
Hosted by the Economic Development Club
February 20, 2026
The Economic Development Symposium is a student-run conference at the Yale School of Management that brings together senior thought leaders, practitioners, and investors from academia, government, international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. This event fosters debate and provides actionable recommendations on pressing economic development issues in emerging markets and the U.S.
Young Women's Leadership Launch
Hosted by the Women in Management (WIM) Club
February 21, 2026
The Young Women’s Leadership Conference aims to be a life-changing experience for rising young women leaders from New Haven and the surrounding area to reach for the highest leadership positions. The goal is simple: to inspire these women to aspire to their greatest potential. The Young Women’s Leadership Conference aims to increase each participant’s perceptions of personal leadership and agency, and seeks to ignite and expand the interests of each participant to consider industries in which women are under-represented, including business, politics, engineering, and others.
Yale Black Venture Summit
Hosted by the Black Business Alliance
April 10, 2026
The Yale Black Venture Summit unites venture capitalists, founders, and technology leaders to develop solutions to close the gap in funding for Black entrepreneurs and investors. By centering Black entrepreneurship at Yale, the summit provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration to ignite meaningful change and support the growth of Black founders and investors nationwide.
Healthcare Conference
Hosted by the Healthcare & Life Science Club
April 16 - 17, 2026
The Yale Healthcare Conference is a joint effort between the Yale School of Management and the Health Professional Schools at Yale University. This student-led event brings together professionals, scholars, and students to engage in an informative conversation concerning focusing on identifying solutions to contemporary healthcare issues.
Education Leadership Conference
Hosted by the Education Club
April 24, 2026
The Yale School of Management Education Leadership Conference exists to create a forum for leaders in education reform. The Yale School of Management Education Leadership Conference seeks to create a constructive dialogue about how leadership skills applied to the education sector can be used to solve the most pressing and complex challenges in public education.