Events

Reaching Out hosts a variety of national and regional events for students and alumni year-round.

Reaching Out is more than ROMBA! For more than 20 years, Reaching Out has grown to include a range of events that educate, inspire, and connect an increasingly diverse LGBTQ+* MBA community. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of programming and invite you to join us – and engage with students and alumni throughout the year.

Events.

National Events

Club Leadership Summit

Date April 5, 2025 Location Austin, TX

Dozens of student leaders from business school LGBTQ+ clubs gather to exchange ideas on fundraising, working with other affinity groups and alumni, and more!

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Finance Trek: New York City

Date June 9-10, 2025 Location New York City, NY

Working in finance can be a lucrative career with many different paths to success. Whether the interest lies in investment banking, risk management, or one of the many other areas in finance, this trek is a great place for admitted MBAs to increase their understanding of the opportunities that one can pursue.

The companies participating in 2025 are: Guggenheim Securities, JPMorgan Chase, KKR, Morgan Stanley, and more.

Consulting Trek: Chicago

Date June 16-17, 2025 Location Chicago, IL

Is a career in consulting right for you? What sorts of skills make for a good consultant? This trek is designed as a learning and networking opportunity for admitted MBAs to understand the world of consulting. Participants will hear from a number of consultants and leave with the knowledge of differences between major firms, what opportunities there are to join the workforce, and an understanding of real-life expectations in this exciting industry.

The companies participating in 2025 are: Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Roland Berger, and ZS Associates.

Boston Trek

Date July 14-15, 2025 Location Boston, MA

Designed for admitted MBAs, this trek will give you a snapshot of culture and career from several industries including healthcare, consulting, and more.

The companies participating in 2025 are: Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, L.E.K. Consulting, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and ZS Associates.

Prospective MBA Admissions Summit

Date August 20, 2025 Location Virtual

Are you a member or ally of the LGBTQ+* community and thinking about pursuing an MBA? Join us for ROMBA’s virtual Prospective MBA Admissions Summit and Expo which includes a networking session with current LGBTQ+ MBA students & allies, panels with school admissions officers, and a Business School Expo with 60+ MBA programs.

ROMBA Conference 2025

Date September 25-27, 2025 Location New Orleans, LA

The ROMBA conference is the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ+* business students and alumni. The event educates, inspires, and connects our community through C-suite panels, workshops, competitions, a host of receptions, and a career fair with dozens of corporate partners across industries recruiting MBA talent.

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