Futures in Business

Networking Reception & Career Fair

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Futures in Business  

Networking Reception – Thursday, September 11th, 2025 – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  

Career Fair – Friday, September 12th, 2025 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

The Futures in Business Networking Reception & Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for employers and students & recent graduates to make connections! 

Students and recent graduates from a variety of educational backgrounds, including undergraduate and graduate, are invited to attend. This expanded vision of our former Accounting & Finance Career Fair will facilitate CPA recruitment and networking, but will also appeal to all Commerce students as well as students from our management information systems, computing science and analytics programs.

Students and recent graduates provide potential to make a real difference in your organization with fresh ideas, energy and a drive to help your organization succeed.

Exhibitor Registration: Is open!  See below for details and registration link.  

Student Registration: Will open August 18, 2025. See below for more details 

Sponsorship Information

  • One complimentary registration package, including: one booth and two tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Name recognition as presenting partner of the Networking Reception
  • Six additional tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Premium booth located near main entrance to the Career Fair
  • Opportunity to speak from the stage at the Networking Reception
  • Recognition from the stage at the Networking Reception
  • Opportunity to display up to two pull up banners during the Networking Reception and Career Fair
  • Logo branding on all marketing and promotional materials.
  • Opportunity to provide one piece of collateral to attendees of the Career Fair
  • Opportunity to provide video to be promoted on the event website and social media accounts
  • Should you decide to host your own in-person or virtual info session within two weeks pre- or post-fair, we will promote your session to all registered student-attendees
  • One complimentary registration package, including: one booth and two tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Four additional tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Premium booth located near main entrance to the Career Fair
  • Recognition from the stage at the Networking Reception
  • Opportunity to display one pull up banner during the Career Fair
  • Logo branding on marketing and promotional materials including: event guide and event website
  • Opportunity to provide video to be promoted on the event website
  • Should you decide to host your own virtual info session within two weeks pre- or post-fair, we will promote your session to all registered student-attendees  
  • One complimentary registration package, including: one booth and two tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Two additional tickets to the Networking Reception
  • Advance selection of booth location at the Career Fair
  • Recognition from the stage at the Networking Reception
  • Logo branding on event website
  • Should you decide to host your own virtual info session within two weeks pre- or post-fair, we will promote your session to all registered student-attendees

Exhibitor Information

Included in your Fair registration are tickets to the Networking Reception, Thursday, September 12th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, providing employers a wonderful opportunity to engage with students and recent graduates. Join us for this great opportunity to connect with your next best hire!
     
Exhibitor Registration is now open. Click here for exhibitor registration.
Exhibitor Booth:  $499.00  plus tax 

Cancellations received after August 25th will be charged an administrative fee of $50. If you are unable to attend but wish to transfer your registration, please send us the name and email of the person who will be attending in your place.

If you wish to make changes to your registration, please call 902.422.1886 or email smu-careerfair@agendamanagers.com

Student Information

Student Registration

Click here to register.

Name tags will be prepared in advance of the Networking Reception. Therefore, registration is highly recommended.

Prepare for the Networking Reception & Career Fair Workshops

Networking Workshop

Be prepared for the Futures in Business Networking Reception & Career Fair by attending a Prepare for the Fair sessions with a Career & Employment Coach.
  
Learn:

Virtual: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.  OR

In-Person: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Burke 221

Resume Webinar

Get your resume ready! In this webinar you'll learn what recruiters want to read, how to make your resume actually work and how to identify your skills. You'll also learn tips to create a layout that is easy to read and allows you to showcase your authentic self.

This webinar will help you get your resume ready so you can follow up with a connection from the networking session or at the career fair. It's also CPA recruitment time - make sure you're presenting your best resume.

Virtual: Friday, September 5, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Workshop registration is available through Student Registration.