Futures in Business

Networking Reception & Career Fair
Students talking with employers
Futures in Business Networking Reception & Career Fair

Futures in Business  

Networking Reception – Monday, September 14th, 2026 – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  

Career Fair – Tuesday, September 13th, 2026 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

罢丑别鈥�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 14, 2026. See below for more details 

Sponsorship Information

  • Premium booth located near the entrance to the Career Fair.
  • *New this year*: One dedicated cocktail table at the Networking Reception and opportunity to bring a pull-up banner to display alongside.
  • Opportunity to bring a company-branded back drop (your company to provide) to display on-stage.
  • Up to eight tickets to the Networking Reception.
  • Name recognition as presenting partner of the Networking Reception.
  • 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.
  • Premium booth located near the entrance to the Career Fair.
  • *New this year*: One dedicated cocktail table at the Networking Reception and opportunity to bring a pull-up banner to display alongside.
  • Up to six tickets to the Networking Reception.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Advance selection process for your exhibit booth at the Career Fair.
  • *New this year*: One dedicated cocktail table at the Networking Reception and opportunity to bring a pull-up banner to display alongside.
  • Up to four tickets to the Networking Reception.
  • Recognition from the stage at the Networking Reception
  • Logo branding on event website only.
  • 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

The 2026 Partners:

Talent Investor

 

Innovator

 

Connector

 

2026 Exhibitors

Please contact smu-careerfair@agendamanagers.com with any questions.

Click here to view last year's list of Exhibitors

Included in your Fair registration are tickets to the Networking Reception, Monday, September 14, 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. .
Exhibitor Booth: $500 plus tax 

Cancellations received after August 24th 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

Looking to find new talent for your organization?

Register to connect with our students at the fair!

Looking to find new talent for your organization?

Register to connect with our students at the fair!

Student Information

Student Registration

Student Registration will open Monday August 24th.

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

Click here to see Exhibitors Guide.

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.
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Learn:

  • What to do in advance to feel ready鈥�
  • What to expect
  • What to say
  • How to create an elevator pitch
  • Learn how to make use the of Exhibitors Guide 

Virtual: TBD OR

In-Person: TBD

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, August 28, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

      Friday, September 11, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Workshop registration is available through Student Registration.