2024 International Conference Application

Business Today’s 50th International Conference will bring together a diverse group of business-oriented undergraduates from across the world for an all-expenses-paid conference in Manhattan this November 8th through 10th, 2024. 

In accordance with this year's theme "Renaissance," attendees will meet with top executives and business leaders to explore how they are disrupting the norm and innovating for better in the face of rapid digitization, ESG, and social trends. They will be exposed to diverse viewpoints through keynotes and panels and provided with interactive, hands-on opportunities through seminars and workshops to engage directly with executives from leading businesses. Past keynotes have included Steve Forbes (CEO, Forbes Magazine), Muhtar Kent (Former CEO of Coca-Cola), Wendy Kopp (CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All), and Jane Fraser (CEO, Citigroup).  

The application deadlines are below. Applicants are selected on a rolling basis, so applying as early as possible is recommended. International students are STRONGLY encouraged to apply in the 1st and 2nd rounds and will have decreased chances of being considered in later rounds. **Follow @ic.businesstoday on Instagram for application updates!**

Important: Princeton undergraduate students are NOT eligible to apply 

Additionally, we are excited to announce that there are now two additional ways of being accepted to the International Conference: the Impact Challenge and the Writing Competition! For more information about the International Conference, Impact Challenge, and Writing Competition visit https://ic.businesstoday.org/.

We will also be hosting a virtual International Conference, in which attendees will receive the opportunity to attend executive seminars and panels from wherever they are. The virtual conference will happen at the same time as the in-person one. If interested, please check "Yes" for the question regarding consideration for the virtual conference.

Please note that the application is susceptible to deleting progress when refreshing. It is recommended to complete the application in one sitting or save your work in a separate document.

Please also note that the Student Relations team has multiple A.I. detection tools that will be randomly used on applications. Please do not use any A.I. large language models when completing the written portion of the application.

We understand that summers can get extremely busy, and this may make it challenging to complete our application. We want you to give it your best effort, and we're here to help. If you'd like us to remind you about our application in a month so that you don't forget, please fill out this form here: https://tinyurl.com/IC2024Reminder. This way, we can ensure you have all the support you need to complete your application successfully. Our team will reach out later on!

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions. Best of luck!

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Email address*
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What is your gender?*
What is your race? (optional)
What is your ethnicity? (optional)
Will you be enrolled as an undergraduate student by November 2024? (note: the Business Today International Conference is only open to undergraduate students enrolled in a 2-5 year academic program)*
College/University*
Grade Point Average (GPA) (score/total possible)*
What is your major/concentration?*
What is your projected graduation date? (month/year)*
Are you a first-generation college student?
Do any of the following apply to you?
1. US Citizen or National
2. US Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card holder)
3. Person admitted as a Refugee to the US
4. Person granted Asylee status in the US **
If you answered no to the question above, do you hold a US Visa?
If you selected "Other," please specify which type of US Visa you hold.
If you answered no, please list the embassies you would be able to travel to get a visa:
LinkedIn, website, blog, or portfolio (optional)
What fields/industries do you find interesting? This may be used to match you to relevant executive seminars at the conference.*
Have you been involved with Business Today in the past? (previous conferences, seminars, etc.) If yes, please describe your past involvement and any meaningful takeaways from your experience. If no, write "N/A."*
If you were referred to the IC by someone, please state that person's name.
Are you applying as a day participant? (Check this if you live within ninety minutes of Midtown Manhattan and are not asking for accommodation for the three days of the conference. NOTE: This does not exempt you from participation in all three days of the conference. Email [email protected] with any questions.)*
Reflecting on your own life, can you describe a time when you drew inspiration from the Renaissance spirit of innovation and exploration? How did this experience lead you to go above and beyond your own expectations or the expectations of others? (250 words)*
Describe the world you come from (i.e. your country, your family, your community etc). How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (250 words)*
What’s the song of your life at the moment? This has no bearing on your application - put your favorite song! We love Boogie and Beethoven! (50 words or less)*
Give us a question that ChatGPT can’t answer. (25 words or less)*
If you were a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why? (50 words or less)*
Optional: Create a ~1 minute video introduction to yourself! Tell us about your hobbies, what you're studying, and what industries you're passionate about, and why you want to attend the IC! NOTE: this should be a very informal video with no major sound effects or video editing skills required. Here is a link to a Youtube video that demonstrates how informal we want the video recording to be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FLtmVe8XNk. Remember to be yourself, and submit an unlisted or public video on YouTube that can be accessed via a link that you submit here in this application.
Are you planning to apply to the Writing Competition and/or the Impact Challenge?*
Would you like to be considered for the virtual International Conference if we are not able to offer a spot for the in-person conference?*
I would like to be considered for admission through:*
How did you hear about the International Conference?*
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