After months of anticipation and planning, Connext 2019 is this Saturday, April 27th! This preview will cover all of the ways that you can engage in the day’s events—whether attending the conference or following along from home.
Our agenda is jam-packed with presentations from a diverse lineup of speakers exploring our theme of “Business with a Purpose,” along with a host of breakout sessions and fun activities. Here’s a look at what you can expect at this year’s Connext.
Connext 2019 Preview
Opening Remarks and Keynote
Connext will get underway in Harvard Business School’s new auditorium in Klarman Hall. If you aren’t able to make it to the conference, a live stream of the opening remarks and keynote will be posted on our social media channels. The kick-off will include:
Opening remarks by HBS Professor Bharat Anand, Senior Associate Dean of HBS Online and Vice Provost for Advances in Learning at Harvard University
A discussion between HBS Professors Nancy Koehn and Joe Fuller examining the relationship between leadership and management, moderated by HBS Online Executive Director Patrick Mullane
Faculty-Led Case Discussions
Following the morning presentation, attendees will head to Aldrich Hall to participate in faculty-led case discussions in the signature HBS style. This year’s event includes sessions with Ethan Bernstein, Mihir Desai, Jan Hammond, Jeffrey Rayport, V.G. Narayanan, Forest Reinhardt, and Mike Wheeler.
Breakout Sessions
During the afternoon, there will be a range of breakout sessions and activities for attendees to choose from, including:
Panel discussions featuring Boston-area business leaders and representatives from the HBS MBA Admissions team. Check out our panelist preview to learn more about our speakers and the topics they’ll be covering.
Guided tours of the beautiful HBS campus. Spring is a perfect time to be in Boston!
A custom-designed space that explores what it means to be a member of our global Community of learners. The room will feature a series of interactive displays.
Headshot stations for anyone looking to update their professional photo on LinkedIn, or other platforms
Closing Keynote and Remarks
To round out the event’s focus on “Business with a Purpose,” Catherine D’Amato, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank, will deliver a closing keynote about her organization’s work to end hunger and provide help to those in need. Tune in to our live stream to watch her speech and hear the exciting announcement she has for our Community.
Help Us Document the Day
No matter if you’re at the conference or watching remotely, help us document the day by sharing your Connext experience on social media. Be sure to tag your posts with #HBSOnlineConnext so it can be featured on our channels.
We look forward to a fun-filled event of learning, networking, and inspiration!
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