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 LGBT+ 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

Out Women In Business

Date March 2022 Location Virtual

OWIB is a business conference for LBT+ women organized by LBT+ women. The 7th annual conference took place on March 26, 2021. The 2021 agenda is on our site at www.outwomeninbusiness.com.

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Club Leaders Summit

Date April, 2022 Location TBD

More than 100 student leaders of business school LGBT+ clubs gather to exchange ideas on fundraising, working with other affinity groups and alumni, and more!

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Fellowship Retreat

Date July 30 - August 1, 2021 Location New York City, NY

We welcome the Reaching Out Fellowship cohort of 2023 to come together to kick off their MBA education by getting to know their cohort. This event is a unique opportunity for all scholarship winners to meet and build a strong LGBT+ network of peers across the country.

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Summer Treks

Treks are an amazing opportunity for admitted MBA students to connect with a range of top-tier companies who are looking for MBA talent. Each city has a different industry focus and allows students to get a feel for a "day in the life".

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Technology Trek

July 12-13, 2021 // Virtual

How do you find out where your place is in a world where technology is changing and evolving every day? From start-ups to tech giants, there are as many opportunities as there are businesses. Designed for admitted and first-year LGBT+ MBAs, this trek will give you a snapshot of culture and career from some of the world's leading tech companies.

The 2020 participating companies included Amazon, Expedia, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Walmart E-commerce. The 2021 list of participating companies will be released in the spring.