Conferences and Competitions
Cases and Competitions
Our students excel at organizing MBA conferences and competitions that engage, challenge, and deepen understanding of critical issues facing business and society. These events attract wide interest and participation by leading experts and emerging entrepreneurs.
LAUNCH: The University of California's Startup Accelerator
Originally formed by Haas students as the UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition, LAUNCH has evolved into an accelerator designed to transform early-stage startups into fundable companies. LAUNCH embodies and showcases the entrepreneurial spirit permeating throughout the UC Berkeley campus and the greater Bay Area.
Learn more about LAUNCHStudent-Led Conferences
Students organize a wide array of annual conferences, bringing together students and the larger Berkeley Haas and Bay Area communities for learning and networking.
Women in Leadership Conference
Each year, the Women in Leadership Conference tackles topics on how women evolve through their careers, and how men and women alike play a crucial role.
Haas Healthcare Conference
The Haas Healthcare Conference brings together over 500 corporate leaders, graduate students, life sciences gurus, digital health entrepreneurs, and public health champions to explore market and sector trends.
Africa Business Forum
The Africa Business Forum has explored the next generation of African innovation in technology, healthcare, and education.
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