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University of Montana Hosts Inaugural Women in Business Symposium
Free event to feature speakers, networking, and career sessions for students and community
Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:00pm
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The University of Montana College of Business will host the 2026 Women in Business Symposium on Friday, March 27, in downtown Missoula. Co-hosted by the UM Women in Business student club, the inaugural event is free and open to the public and will take place on the second floor of the historic Florence Building. The symposium is designed to inspire, connect and empower students, professionals and community members with a dynamic lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and career-focused sessions.
Why it matters
The Women in Business Symposium aims to highlight and support women in business and entrepreneurship, providing a platform for networking, mentorship, and career development in a region where women's representation in leadership roles has historically lagged behind national averages.
The details
The event begins at 11 a.m. with a networking reception and lunch, followed by welcome remarks from Suzanne Tilleman, the Sprunk and Burnham Endowed Dean of the College of Business, and Maya Haugan, president of the Women in Business student club. The symposium will feature a variety of speakers, panels, and career-focused sessions throughout the day.
- The Women in Business Symposium will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026.
- The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The players
Suzanne Tilleman
The Sprunk and Burnham Endowed Dean of the University of Montana College of Business.
Maya Haugan
President of the University of Montana Women in Business student club.
What’s next
RSVPs for the free Women in Business Symposium are encouraged online through the University of Montana College of Business website.
The takeaway
The inaugural Women in Business Symposium at the University of Montana aims to provide a valuable platform for women to connect, learn, and advance their careers in business and entrepreneurship, addressing a key need in the regional business community.
