Even when the global economy came to a halt due to COVID-19, business still carried on across borders. In Maryland, five companies found innovative ways to weather the storm. Now, they’re sharing their learnings with others.

The Center for Global Business is recognizing Maryland companies that persevered through the pandemic with its Maryland Business Adapts 20/21 initiative. Learn more.

Join the Center for Global Business for an interactive discussion with Mark Lenhart, executive director, CET Academic Programs and Jason Wang, Ph.D. candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Maryland. Hear from LGBTQ+ leaders about their experiences in international education and the global workplace. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

The Center for Global Business’ Annual Forum is an event occurring every spring that brings together distinguished voices from the academic, policy, diplomatic, and business communities to speak on a different theme each year.

This year, save the date for the 3rd Annual Forum on Tuesday, April 13. Kislaya Prasad, academic director of the Center for Global Business, will lead a discussion with Mauro Guillén, author of "2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything."

About the Speaker

Mauro F. Guillén

The Center for Global Business’ Annual Forum is an event occurring every spring that brings together distinguished voices from the academic, policy, diplomatic, and business communities to speak on a different theme each year.

These new and innovative virtual case competitions allow Maryland Smith undergraduate majors and minors to solve a real global business issue with a focus on business resilience. During these 4-5 day IB agility labs, students will benefit from exposure to an international company, work on teams with business students around the world, and gain hands-on case experience to build their resumes. Each IB agility lab will focus on one functional area of business and will include an optional virtual cultural activity.

These new and innovative virtual case competitions allow Maryland Smith undergraduate majors and minors to solve a real global business issue with a focus on business resilience. During these 4-5 day IB agility labs, students will benefit from exposure to an international company, work on teams with business students around the world, and gain hands-on case experience to build their resumes. Each IB agility lab will focus on one functional area of business and will include an optional virtual cultural activity.

In partnership with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship.

Join the Center for Global Business for the International Business (IB) Trek in Maryland, an opportunity for Maryland Smith students to virtually visit Maryland-headquartered companies that have global operations.

Join the Center for Global Business and executive director Rebecca Bellinger for a conversation about making strides to position women for success in the global economy. Hear from women leaders of global organizations that drive change, influence policy, and create programs to close the gender gap and support women in the workforce. From four points of view, the panelists will address:

Learn from seasoned due diligence practitioners how to evaluate and pre-screen foreign business partners and gather tips to incorporate into your essential routine to avoid wasting time or getting burned.

Host and Moderator:
Rebecca L Bellinger
Executive Director,
Center for Global Business, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Speakers:
Alexandra Wrage,
President and CEO,
TRACE International

Kim Vaccari,
Director of Sales,
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals