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fortÉ women of color mba forum

Forté seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of all women. Each year, we hold the Women of Color MBA Forum (formerly Forté Diversity Day) to empower those who have historically been underrepresented in business to move forward in their careers and grow as leaders.

Join us at this free event this fall to network with motivated peers, connect with mission-aligned organizations, and explore how the MBA can help you rise up in the business world.

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Early career professionals with specific elements of their identity that have been underrepresented in business.

Fall 2025

Free!

This event focuses on the lived experiences of women business leaders who have historically been underrepresented in business. Specifically, speakers who identify as African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, and/or Native American will be featured.

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For questions, please email premba@fortefoundation.org.

  • Registration Open
  • Welcome and Keynote
    Kick off the event with an introduction to Forté and inspiring remarks from our keynote speaker.
  • Business School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Roundtable
    Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a high priority at business schools around the world. Hear experts discuss how b-schools are shaking up the status quo by developing more equitable and inclusive communities.
  • MBA Alumni Panel
    Successful MBA alumni from Forté partner business schools speak candidly about their b-school experiences, share personal insights, and answer audience questions.
  • MBA Admissions Hot Topic Roundtables
    We know the start of the MBA journey can be daunting. This is your chance to speak directly with admissions reps from leading business schools. Admissions experts will host table discussions around important application topics.
  • Networking and Business School Expo
    Network with business school reps, MBA students and alumni, and other pre-MBA candidates.
Nicole Conforti

“It’s a great space for young women to be inspired by others that made the journey before us. They already broke some barriers, and that helps other women to achieve even more.”

 

— Nicole Conforti
Women of Color MBA Forum Attendee
2024 MBA Graduate and Forté Fellow
Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business)

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Host Sponsor

  • The PNC Financial Services Group

Gold Sponsors

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  • Emory Goizueta Business School
  • Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
  • Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
  • University of Chicago (Booth School of Business)
  • University of Georgia (Terry College of Business)
  • University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
  • University of Virginia Darden School of Business

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