2008 International Collegiate Conference

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April 3, 2008toApril 5, 2008

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans , LA

The AMA Collegiate Conference brings together over 1,000 of the best and brightest marketing students and their faculty advisors for three days of career and leadership training, networking, and fun.

Who should attend
Marketing students looking to learn from industry professionals about careers in the marketing industry, AMA collegiate chapters that want to celebrate their success and learn chapter management techniques, and students and faculty wanting to network with speakers and over 1000 of the best and brightest marketing students and their faculty advisors should definitely attend.
Why you should attend
Whether you come with a group of classmates and friends or become acquainted with Chapter members from across North America, chances are you’ll leave more prepared and informed about life as a professional marketer. What you’ll find at the conference:

  • “Experience Speaks” sessions led by marketing practitioners who share their accumulated wisdom on career paths within marketing.
  • Leadership sessions, which AMA student chapter leaders conduct on various aspects of Chapter management.
  • An Exhibit session, where AMA chapters demonstrate their successes and Chapter activities in a trade-show style exhibit session.
  • The oral component of the annual case competition.
  • A Career Corner, similar to a career fair where speakers and companies will conduct activities like resume reviews, mock interviews, and networking and information sessions.
  • An Awards ceremony recognizing the excellent work done throughout the year by AMA collegiate members.
  • Numerous networking opportunities - both at the hotel and at spots around town

Introduction
The AMA International Collegiate Conference brings together over 1000 students and their faculty advisors for three days of learning, networking, and fun. Students learn about career paths within the marketing field from representatives from top companies, celebrate their AMA chapters and accomplishments through conference traditions such as the Exhibit hall, gain professional experience by presenting sessions on chapter management, and learn from their peers chapter managements techniques that work well. Ample time is provided for networking with company representatives and AMA peers.

Program Chairpeople
Victoria Panzer, University of South Florida
Tim Birrittella, Florida International University

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