Education Events in Los Angeles

A full‑day conference exploring leadership and career growth through community building and conversation. The BBSA Professional Development Conference brings together students, alumni, and industry leaders for a full day of candid conversation, career exploration, and community building. Designed for MBAs navigating both traditional and evolving career paths, the conference centers real leadership journeys, pivotal decisions, and the realities behind career growth across industries. Through moderated panels, fireside conversations, and alumni engagement, attendees will gain insight into how careers are built, challenged, and reshaped over time. Topics and discussions throughout the day will include: Leadership and decision making in high stakes moments, How judgment and responsibility evolve at senior and executive levels, Non linear career paths and roles built outside traditional recruiting pipelines, Career pivots, risk taking, and timing across industries, The business realities behind entertainment, media, and sports careers, What happens after an idea moves into execution, Building influence, credibility, and executive presence over time, Designing a career with intention and using the MBA as a platform rather than a prescription, Alumni connection, mentorship, and community building.