The 73rd annual Management Conference took place on May 1, 2026 in Chicago with keynote speaker, Brian Niccol, MBA '03, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, in conversation with Anil Kashyap, Stevens Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and Finance at Chicago Booth.
The annual conference brings professionals together to discuss the most pressing issues in business today through the lens of rigorous inquiry, and a desire to find better solutions and turn business challenges into opportunities. View the schedule and speakers pages to discover more about last year's presenters.
Management Conference has been shaping the theory and practice of business for seven decades, combining expert advice from industry leaders and intellectual engagement with Booth's preeminent faculty. Read about highlights from Management Conference 2025.
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