Shenandoah University Hosts 10th Annual Business Symposium, March 30

Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will host its 10th Annual Business Symposium on Friday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall on main campus. The event is open to all members of the local and regional communities, as well as students and university faculty and staff.

Entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author and media personality Randi Zuckerberg will serve as keynote speaker. Zuckerberg, who travels the world speaking about technology and entrepreneurship, is the founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, which develops technology, content and live events, all with the mission of putting intelligent, tech-savvy, entrepreneurial women and girls at the center of pop culture and media. 

This daylong event features multiple breakout sessions focused on core business basics and future-focused topics to help participants navigate the rapidly changing digital landscape. Some sessions at this year’s symposium include, “Running Your Non-Profit Like a Business,” “Engaging Social Media to Tell Your Unique Story,” “Adulting 101: Tips for the New Professional” and much more. 

Registration also includes breakfast, a gourmet boxed lunch and a wine and cheese reception plus a raffle of fabulous door prizes. 

Can’t attend the event in Winchester? No problem. Zuckerberg’s keynote address will stream live at K2M in Leesburg. 

Cost is $95/person for the full-day session in Winchester or $35 for the streamed keynote address and Q&A session from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at K2M in Leesburg. Students may attend free of charge, but registration is required. For details and to register, go to su.edu/businesssymposium. For information, contact Kerri Mariano at kmariano@su.edu.

The 10th Annual Business Symposium promises to be another sellout, so please register early.