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2024-25 THEME

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: LEARNING TO BE A PRO

Have you ever thought about how professionals reach their ideal career and what differentiates those who succeed? What strategies and choices shape their journey? If you’re unsure about your future career or exploring different paths, the MWC’s 2024-2025 conference on Professional Destinations is the perfect opportunity to gain firsthand insights. By attending, you’ll hear directly from industry leaders and experienced professionals who are excelling in their fields, offering you invaluable knowledge and guidance as you navigate your own career journey.

This year, we are excited to feature a diverse lineup of industry leaders who will share their expertise on a range of prestigious designations. Whether you're aiming for a career in accounting, finance, law, or beyond, our conference will provide invaluable insights into the pathways that can lead to your professional goals. Entry is always free, but spots are limited. Mark your calendars for February 6th and 7th, 2025, and get ready to chart your course to success at the MWC annual conference!

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OVERVIEW

MCMASTER WORLD CONGRESS

The McMaster World Congress is the longest running student run conference in Canada. With new current themes annually, the congress aims to enlighten and engage students. The following video explores the 38th congress with its theme of sports management.

Nick Bontis

OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DR. NICK BONTIS

The McMaster World Congress is a prestigious conference that has taken place for the last 45 years. This year it is scheduled from February 6th to February 7th 2025, bringing together academic students and industry professionals from around the world. Through informative presentations and inspirational speaker sessions, the McMaster World Congress provides student delegates with knowledgeable information that helps them better understand how to adapt to real-world situations. The conference also provides ample opportunity for attendees to meet, socialize and network.

The McMaster World Congress is one of the largest student-run events at McMaster University, promising to deliver functional and valuable sessions each year to students from every faculty. Since 1978, thousands have attended the conference each year, and it has continued to grow and prosper into a more reputable, headlining event. Today, the McMaster World Congress is one of the longest-running business conferences in Canada, and consistently delivers exciting topics on an annual basis.

Sincerely,
Dr. Nick Bontis

Nick Bontis

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On behalf of the McMaster World Congress Executive Committee, we would like to thank our sponsors. It is due to the support of our sponsors that the student-run event can be brought to life each year.

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