2026 START Conference Agenda
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Registration/Check-in Breakfast & Networking with Company Representatives |
Alumni Hall, HUB |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome by Associate Dean Jamie Campbell | Alumni Hall, HUB |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
Morning Keynote Speaker
|
Alumni Hall, HUB |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Break, Move to Sessions | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Breakout Session 1 EY - Decision Making Under Pressure Johnson & Johnson - Own Your Narrative: How to Craft a Brand That's Authentic to You Ben Franklin Technology Partner - Workplace Dress |
Alumni Hall - 129A Alumni Hall - 129B Alumni Hall - 129C |
| 10:45 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. |
Breakout Session 2 PPG - Leading without a Title PwC - Financial Planning for Young Professionals Boeing - Interview Success |
Alumni Hall - 129A Alumni Hall - 129B Alumni Hall - 129C |
| 11:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Lunch Afternoon Keynote Speaker
2026 START Conference Diversity Essay Contest Presentations The top three finalists will present in alphabetical order by last name. After the presentations are complete, it will be announced who placed first, second, and third. |
Alumni Hall, HUB |
