HOMECOMING ZOOM LINK FOR ALUMNI BUSINESS CONFERENCE: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/92948824358
This Zoom link will be the same for all Alumni Business Conference Sessions, Oct. 21-23.
Class reunion Zoom link will be sent out the morning of Friday, Oct. 23.
The link to watch the game-day interview will be sent out the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24.
McCombs merchandise is now available online! Show your McCombs pride in your local community:Â https://utlinestore.utexas.edu/collections/mccombs
Use promo code McCombsCSRD for $5 off!
All business school alumni are invited to Texas McCombs Virtual Homecoming Weekend. See who's attending!
Join us online via Zoom for our annual alumni celebration. Homecoming combines our signature events into one virtual weekend: reunion, pre-game tailgate, and Alumni Business Conference. This year, we will have six conference sessions between Wednesday and Friday, class meet-ups on Friday, and a pre-game event on Saturday. All events are free to attend, RSVP required.
ALUMNI BUSINESS CONFERENCE: Leading Through Disruption
Join us in the virtual classroom each afternoon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for sessions with McCombs faculty and industry experts. The theme for this year's conference is Leading Through Disruption.
PRE-GAME EVENT: The Intersection of Business and Athletics
Tune in for a pre-game interview with Dean Mills, UT Athletics Director Chris Del Conte, and faculty representatives from the McCombs Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE).
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10-10:45 a.m.
TUNE IN ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/w59AfUdOCkw
VIRTUAL TOUR OF ROWLING HALL
A virtual tour of Rowling Hall will be sent to all registrants in follow-up material after the conference!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Panel
This year’s incidents of racial injustice and highlighted societal issues have changed organizations’ approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Tune in to hear what the McCombs School is doing and what alumni are doing in their organizations to address systemic change.
Moderator: Raji Srinivasan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, Texas McCombs
David Druley, BBA '88, MBA '03
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge Associates LLC
Arthur Mills, BBA '96, MBA '04
Chief Operating Officer, New Teacher Center
Victor Paredes, MBA '16
Vice President, Creative Content Strategy
Uniworld Group
Lynn Utter, BBA '84
Corporate Board Member, Atlas Holdings LLC
Sustainable Finance Panel
Businesses play a key role in shaping a more sustainable future. Investors, customers, and society are increasingly demanding that companies take positive action to tackle sustainability challenges. This panel will explore how companies like Walmart, Mastercard, and JPMorgan strategically address opportunities and risks associated with environmental and social issues.
Moderator: Meeta Kothare, Director of the Social Innovation Initiative, Texas McCombs
Brett Biggs
Executive Vice President and CFO, Walmart Inc.
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Michael V. Johnson, BS '82
Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, JPMorgan
Parag Mehta, BA '00
Executive Director and Senior Vice President, Center for Inclusive Growth, Matercard
Faculty Presentation: Social Media and the Difficulty of Combatting Misinformation
Social media did not create the phenomena of misinformation, but it has given misinformation a fertile breeding ground. Regardless of political beliefs, there are clear concerns about the impact of misinformation in many areas of our lives. Possible solutions come in the form of interventions, both behavioral and algorithmic.
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Empowering Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship Panel
Hear about Austin’s start-up history, learn how UT and our panelists are supporting women entrepreneurs, and gain insights for early-, mid-, and late-stage businesses.
Moderator: Mellie Price, BS '93, MSTC '19
Executive Director of Commercialization, Health Ecosystem Managing Director
Texas Health CoLab
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Gay Gaddis, BFA '77
T3 Founder, Author, and Gay Gaddis LLC
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Ashley Jennings, BS, ’11, BJ, ‘11, MSTC '20
Managing Director, Texas Innovation Center
Marissa Tarleton, MBA '02
President, Aceable, Inc.
Keynote Panel: Investing and Operating During the Covid-19 Disruption
Learn how Covid-19 has accelerated certain trends and created new opportunities from the perspective of venture capital, private equity, and CEOs. Gain insight into the drivers behind these forces and how they are likely to impact business and investing in the future.
Game-Day Interview: The Intersection of Business and Athletics
Chris Del Conte discusses the intersection of business and athletics with McCombs School of Business representatives. Plus, learn how UT and Texas Athletics are navigating the current climate and planning for future curriculum collaboration.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10-10:45 a.m.
TUNE IN ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/w59AfUdOCkw
Ethan Burris
Center for Leadership and Ethics Faculty Director, Professor and Chair of Management, Texas McCombs
Chris Del Conte
VP and Athletics Director, Texas Athletics
Kirk Goldsberry
Lecturer in Management, Associate Director of Center for Leadership and Ethics, Texas McCombs
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Lillian Mills
Interim Dean, Texas McCombs
