Networking Event

W. P. Carey Partner Day

Discover. Connect. Innovate.

ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business is the partner you’ve been looking for and the place Where Business is Personal.® Learn how to put the power of W. P. Carey to work for you at this event hosted for the business community, especially medium-sized businesses. Register now and join us for the morning, afternoon, or both. There is no cost to attend, and no matter how you engage, your involvement will make an impact.

Preview what’s possible at W. P. Carey

Now is your chance to take advantage of the learnings and insights of the W. P. Carey School’s 100+ years serving the business community, and a corporate partnership network that spans 650+ organizations in more than 35 industries throughout Arizona, the U.S., and globally.

Our Partner Day event is more than just educational, it’s an open invitation to join a growing community of like-minded individuals focused on improving themselves, their employees, their companies and industries, and society as a whole. Attendees will gain exposure to important, timely topics including:

  • Networking and relationship building. Hear directly from school leadership and department leadership, discuss cutting-edge research findings with the faculty who pioneered them, and meet new likeminded business peers — including representatives from our 130,000+ strong global alumni community.
  • Education and partnership opportunities. Learn about coursework and collaboration as a way to upskill and retrain workers, build opportunity communities, reduce training costs, enhance key skills such as leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation, and so much more. We even offer tailored solutions built from the ground up for your specific business challenges.
  • Insights and best practices for businesses. Backed by nine academic departments, talented business students, 20+ research centers and labs, and collaboration with numerous government agencies, regulatory bodies, public and private firms, and nonprofit organizations — let W. P. Carey be your trusted guide to the industry best practices and emerging opportunities.
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Jennyfer LaBuff

"Partner Day [was] a powerful reminder of what’s possible when industry and education align with purpose. What stood out most was ASU’s clarity of mission: to drive access, excellence, and innovation — in true partnership with the business community."

Jennyfer LaBuff , Sundt Construction

Our agenda

Join us for an engaging day featuring an ECP fireside chat led by Dean Ohad Kadan. We’ll share insights and perspectives on today’s business landscape, highlight companies that have partnered with our students on real-world projects, and provide a firsthand look at how these collaborations drive innovation and impact.

The event culminates with final remarks from Raghu Santanam — Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education, Corporate Partnerships and Lifelong Learning — followed by a student project showcase and networking session.

Ohad Kadan

Welcome and W. P. Carey updates

Dean Ohad Kadan

Economic Club of Phoenix fireside chat

Hear from a featured speaker and Dean Ohad Kadan

Designing the future: Business school curricula in the age of AI

An interactive working session

Featured company-sponsored student projects

See how current partners are putting the power of W. P. Carey to work for them

Student project showcase and networking

Enjoy refreshments and connect with 30+ graduate student teams who are delivering capstone projects for 28 companies across 10+ industry segments

Your participation is vital in shaping this exciting event. We look forward to hosting you and showcasing how W. P. Carey can partner with your business for lasting impact.   View full agenda

Contact W. P. Carey

If you have any questions about W. P. Carey Partner Day, please contact the school for more details. We’re happy to help!

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