Events

Accounting Speaker Series: Gus De Franco

3164 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Accounting is pleased to welcome Gus De Franco for an Accounting Speaker Series lecture on September 27. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Mocktails and Mock Interviews

Business Career Services, 1320 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Polish your networking and interviewing skills at the Mocktails and Mock Interviews event! Ivy students will practice professional conversation for 15 minutes (while enjoying a mocktail), followed by a 30-minute practice interview with a participating employer.

2024 Ivy Women in Business Awards Ceremony

Iowa State University Alumni Center 429 Alumni Lane, Ames, IA

The Ivy College of Business will present the seventh annual Ivy Women in Business Awards at a special ceremony on October 2 at the Iowa State University Alumni Center. Established in 2018, the awards celebrate women in business, and their champions, and serve as an opportunity to inspire college women as they prepare for a bright future in business.

Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Gerry McNamara

3164 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome Gerry McNamara for a Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series lecture on October 4. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry

Scheman Building 1805 Center Drive, Ames, IA, United States

The 2024 Iowa Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry is a curated event focused on exploring AI’s transformative potential in business. Hosted by the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), this one-day conference is designed for business leaders and managers who are seeking to understand how AI can transform key areas like innovation, sales, marketing, operations, and workforce management.

2024 Voorhees Supply Chain Conference

Gateway Hotel Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA, United States

Join us October 10 in Ames for the 31st annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference! Learn from industry leaders and network with other supply chain professionals as we talk about managing teams in supply chains.

Finance Speaker Series: Robert Marquez

3164 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Finance is pleased to welcome Robert Marquez for a Finance Speaker Series lecture on October 11. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Carlos Quezada: “The Immigrant Survival Guide to Silicon Valley”

Sun Room, Iowa State University Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa, United States

Carlos Quezada will share his transformative journey -- from humble beginnings in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico to a top Latino executive at Hewlett Packard Enterprise -- in a public lecture on October 17 at Iowa State University. The event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

MBA Dish

Ivy College of Business Suite, Capital Square 400 Locust Street, Suite 160, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us on October 21 for MBA Dish, a monthly dinner for Ivy College of Business professional MBA students in downtown Des Moines. If you have been considering the PMBA, this is the perfect opportunity to experience an actual class and get to know the students, faculty, and staff.

Ivy 40th Anniversary Celebration

Northeast Campanile Lawn ISU Central Campus, Ames, IA, United States +1 more

Ivy students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the college! Join us from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on October 22 on Central Campus. We’ll have free Panera sandwiches, games, prize drawings, and giveaways for Ivy students, faculty, and staff.

Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life

Great Hall, Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John will share his fundamentals for success in business and life during a public lecture on October 22 at Iowa State University. Co-sponsored by the Ivy College of Business and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, the event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Learn @ Lunch Speaker Series

The Register Room, Capital Square 400 Locust St, Suite 119, Des Moines, IA

Join us for an engaging Learn at Lunch conversation with featured speaker Natalie Bachman, vice president of strategic initiatives at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Seating is limited; please register by October 31.