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 10-11, 2026 Location Dallas, 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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New York City Trek

Date June 23-24, 2026 Location New York City, NY

The New York City Trek is primarily finance-focused, highlighting the city’s leadership in financial services, while also including visits to a small number of companies from other sectors. This trek is a great place for admitted MBAs to increase their understanding of the opportunities that one can pursue at each of the participating firms.

The companies participating in 2026 are: ZS Associates, KKR, Pfizer, Guggenheim Securities, Morgan Stanley, Rockefeller Capital Management, and more to be confirmed.

Chicago Trek

Date June 15-16, 2026 Location Chicago, IL

The Chicago Trek is primarily consulting-focused, reflecting the city’s strong presence in consulting and advisory firms, while also introducing students to a select group of companies from other industries. Participants will leave with the knowledge of differences between major firms, what opportunities there are to join the workforce, and an understanding of real-life expectations across industries.

The companies participating in 2026 are: CBRE, Bain & Company, Mckinsey & Company, ZS Associates, Roland Berger LLC, Boston Consulting Group, and more to be confirmed.

Boston Trek

Date July 14, 2026 Location Boston, MA

Designed for admitted MBAs, the one-day Boston Trek features a mix of industries, offering students exposure to companies across sectors such as healthcare, consulting, and life sciences.

The companies participating in 2026 are: Boston Consulting Group, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, LEK Consulting, and more.

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 2026

Date October 1-3, 2026 Location Dallas, TX

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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