Wharton Stories: Conferences

The Wharton Analytics Accelerator Summit offers students across the University a chance to team up with others to build models for real companies to solve business problems.

Wharton Analytics Accelerator Summit Gives Students an Opportunity to Apply Classroom Knowledge to Real Business Problems

How Shujaat Ahmad, WG’17, made a radical pivot from strategy consulting to his passion for people analytics through Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

4 Academic and Coaching Resources this EMBA Alum Used to Land a People Analytics Job at LinkedIn

From Moneyball to people analytics, Wharton Prof. Cade Massey focuses on how evidence-based decision making can help people and organizations thrive.

People Analytics Prof. Cade Massey Teaches Power and Negotiation Strategies in His Influence Elective

EMBA student Robert Chen, WG’19, an executive coach at Exec|Comm in New York City, highlights takeaways about leadership from Mary Barra, CEO of GM.

8 Insights on Leadership from GM CEO Mary Barra and the Wharton People Analytics Conference

The Wharton Neuroscience Initiative explores the ethical, legal, and societal implications for neuroscience and business at its second annual WiN summit.

Configuring a ‘Road Map’ for Neuroscience and Business

“My main inspiration lies in creating movements. I want to use the power and influence of film to make a meaningful difference, and change the way people think and interact.”

Wharton San Francisco EMBA Student and Producer Promotes Social Activism Through Advertising

“Wharton has expanded my vision about social impact opportunities.”

Social Impact at Wharton San Francisco Helps Student Give Back

Wharton’s EMBA program is a great place to get a strong business foundation. It’s also a network rife with people who are successful in the social impact field. You’ll meet a lot of people who are interested in or involved in this space, and who want to be innovative and push the industry forward.

Social Impact Investing Professional Finds Strong Interest in Field at Wharton

Feel uncomfortable as much as you possibly can. That’s when growth happens.

Six Lessons from an EMBA Journey