Excitement is building for Darden’s 2024 Women’s Symposium and Diversity Conference, now only two months away! Scheduled for the weekend of November 8–9, this dual event underscores the important connection between the themes of women’s leadership and diversity.
Prospective MBA students and admitted Future Year Scholars in their deferral period are invited to attend in-person or virtually. Apply by 13 September to attend one or both events!
About the Conferences
The Women’s Symposium and Diversity Conference weekend offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities women and diverse populations face in the business world, and what you can do about it. By combining both conferences into one weekend, we aim to provide a more enriching experience while offering attendees the convenience of saving on both travel time and expenses.
Darden faculty, staff, alumni and current students are preparing a keynote address, alumnae panel, Women in Entrepreneurship panel, mock case presentations, career sessions and more. Whether you attend the Women’s Symposium, Diversity Conference or both, you will leave the weekend with a better understanding of how leaders at Darden are thinking about and working towards advancements in these areas.
Reasons to Attend 
Visiting Charlottesville in the fall could be reason enough, but here are a few more:
- Learn about Darden’s approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Get to know the women at Darden through affinity club events and student panels
- Experience a full case with Darden faculty, including case prep in learning teams led by current students
- Application and interview advice for prospective students
- Financing and Scholarship Opportunities available through the Forte Foundation, ROMBA and Consortium
- Networking opportunities with like-minded, business-minded peers
- Experience the Darden community first-hand
- Get a competitive edge on your MBA application
We hope you will join us this November in Charlottesville!
