Past Events

Weekly breakfast series

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on The Future of AI in Marketing. This dynamic event will bring together thought leaders and AI innovators to discuss how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape. Our speakers will share insights on leveraging AI to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and stay competitive and privacy-compliant in an ever-evolving marketplace.

As part of Leadership and Ethics Week 2025, the Student Leadership and Ethics Board will host a panel to discuss how to navigate the ethical challenges of AI through the lens of inclusive leadership. The conversation will explore the real-world dilemmas companies face when adopting new technologies and provide actionable insights for future business leaders committed to ethical innovation in ou...

Zhuang Liu, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, presents on “MetaMorph: Multimodal Visual Understanding and Generation.”

This symposium, organized by DRO and sponsored by Digital Future Initiative, brings together leading academic and industry experts to share the latest advancements in artificial intelligence with the research community at Columbia. This event offers a dynamic platform for participants to present their recent findings, engage in in-depth discussions, and foster collaborative learning and research.

Hear from the leading CBS researchers on the topics of business ethics, values-based leadership, corporate social responsibility, governance, workplace culture, and DEI — in a flash! Our Bernstein grantee partners will share their cutting-edge research as six-minute lightning talks, followed by one minute of Q&A. Come and join us for this exciting in-person lunch program. Research Presenters...

Research by your esteemed faculty at CBS! Featuring Yash Kanoria

Join Professor Dan Wang and a panel of recent CBS alums, who are actively working in AI, for a special session of Technology Strategy class open to all CBS students to discuss career and venture opportunities in AI. The session will also feature a discussion and walkthrough of the development of a proprietary voice-based AI classroom tool -- CAiSEY -- deployed in the Spring 2025 Technology...

As part of Leadership and Ethics Week 2025, join Ukonwa Kuzi-Orizu Ojo, Founder & CEO of Ada & Edith and Zaia Ventures, for an inspiring conversation on bold leadership in the consumer industry. As the former Global CMO of Amazon Prime Video & Studios, M·A·C Cosmetics, and Coty, Ukonwa has shaped some of the world’s most influential brands. Now, as an entrepreneur and investor, she is championi...

Shinkansen: The Features and Influence of Japanese High-Speed Rail Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 12:50 – 1:50 PM (Lunch will be provided) Room 420, Geffen Hall, Columbia Business School Featuring: Naohisa Kitada, General Manager, Washington DC Office, Central Japan Railway Company Moderator: David E. Weinstein, Director, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia Univ...

Traveling While with Cluster Q & the Hospitality and Travel Association. This is a PPIL approved event focusing on: Understanding Identity and Perspective Taking: This panel will help increase awareness about members of the LGBTQ+ community and what it's like to travel with this identity. Managing Intercultural Dialogue: These panelists help to share their perspectives in order to create...

twice a week drop-in sessions for students to ask questions or discuss topics related to careers/jobs