Conferences & Events

 

UCF College of Business offers a variety of recruiting and engagement events, as well as industry-specific conferences that cater to the working professional.

UCF Accounting Conference

Hosted by the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, this annual conference allows professionals to earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit. Topics include discussions on tax, auditing, forensic accounting, ethics and strategies for utilizing social media in firms.

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UCF Accounting Conference

Workshop in Applied & Theoretical Economics

The Workshop in Applied and Theoretical Economics (WATE-FL) 2024, hosted by the University of Central Florida, offers a platform for Florida economists to share their research and engage in discussions on applied and theoretical economics.

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UCF FinTech Summit

This conference is hosted biannually by the College of Business and College of Engineering & Computer Science. This exclusive event will bring together industry and academic experts, state and local leaders, and the UCF community for collaborative discussions on Florida’s FinTech landscape.

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UCF FinTech Summit

UCF HR Summit

This conference is hosted by the Department of Management. It features panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and discussions with industry and academic experts on the latest trends in human resources management. The Department of Management is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities.

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UCF HR Summit

UCF Real Estate Conference

This conference is hosted by the Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate and Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate. It features dynamic speakers from the world of commercial real estate.

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UCF Real Estate Conference

UCF Marketing/CX Summit

This conference is hosted by the Department of Marketing. It features keynote speakers and panel discussions with industry and academic experts on the latest trends in marketing, AI and the customer experience.

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UCF Marketing Summit

Dean’s Speaker Series

The Dean’s Speaker Series, sponsored by Addition Financial, is a monthly opportunity to learn about the provocative and new programs our world-class faculty are spearheading, researching and teaching.

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Dean's Speaker Series

 

Upcoming Events

Internship Panel with the COB Student Ambassadors
The College of Business Student Ambassadors host a student panel to share how they landed their internships, their experience and what they learned. Connect with fellow students to learn more on landing your internship.
Risk Management in Sports
Learn about Risk Management careers in the sports industry and how the Risk Management minor can help you start your career. Joining us will be: Korwin Gillens- Account Manager with Consumer Benefits Solution, AON Anthony Cesiro- Director of Corporate Safety,…
Your Bizness Future: Finding a Career in Entertainment
This talk will discuss careers in film, television, music, theater, theme parks, video games, and sports Dr. Eddy decided to pursue the unusual, lifelong dream of being a stuntman. He soon acquired a role at Walt Disney World playing Indiana…
Addition Financial Fireside Chat with Nora Rodriguez- Patterson, Chief Communications Officer
Nora oversees the Marketing and Community Engagement Departments in their efforts to advance the credit union’s reputation, manage media relations, and engage in community relations and philanthropy efforts. In addition, provide guidance regarding communications that promote the credit union products…
Set Yourself Apart with Southwestern Advantage
Join the more than 100,000 students from over 1,600 campuses worldwide that have participated in the Southwestern Advantage Internship Program. Alumni of the program include four Governors, two U.S. Senators, Presidential Cabinet members, and countless business leaders. Begin a successful…
BMWL – CPAs for Nonprofits Panel Discussion: Accounting Internships & Beyond
Join us for an insider look at accounting internships and what comes next! Hear directly from BMWL team members — including UCF alums — as they share real-world experiences, advice, and tips for landing internships and transitioning into full-time roles.…
Centsible Knights Presents
Centsible Knights, Financial Literacy Program is designed to provide students with the tools and resources to strengthen financial knowledge and promote financial wellness. Our Spring 2026 event series’, Adulting: #Centsibility, will focus on topics such as planning, saving, and investing…
Is Graduate School Right for You?
Can a master's degree boost your career? Should I attend after graduation or gain work experience? Will my employer cover the cost, and will I have time? There are a lot of questions to answer when deciding on continuing your…
Settlement Infrastructure with John Morik; BNY Managing Director, Government Securities Services
Over the course of my career at BNY, I have led many impactful programs that have changed the way we do business. I took a lead role in opening our Orlando operational site providing enhanced resiliency for our business. I…
Grant Thornton Speaker Series with Jen Gillis, Executive Manager, Girl Scouts of Citrus
Jen shares her journey from Volunteer Manager to her current role as Executive Manager with the Girl Scouts of Citrus. Jen shares why she chose the non-profit industry, and the impact Girl Scouts provides the community and their members.
Careerfest- Getting to the One
UCF Alumni comeback to speak about how they got to the ONE! We speak to fellow alumni on what they did at UCF that helped their success, advice they would give their younger selves and tips to help you succeed…
Careerfest- Personal Branding
Why is your personal brand important, even if you are not on sales? What tips can help land your next internship, job, client, project? UCF Alumni speak about how growing their personal brand has helped them on their career journey…