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Past programs

Discover what we’ve explored—learn more about our past programs

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Professional Designations

2025

The conference provided students with valuable insights from industry leaders in fields such as accounting, finance, and law. Attendees explored various career pathways and learned about prestigious professional designations, gaining a clearer understanding of the factors that contribute to career success.

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Financial Literacy

2024

Focused on financial literacy, featuring insights from top industry leaders and alumni. Over two days, students explored personal finance, investing, and risk management, gaining real-world knowledge to navigate today’s complex economy and build strong financial futures.

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Smart Technology

2023
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Expertise in Startups

2022

The virtual event focused on startups, guiding students through ideation to success. Over 100 students per session explored the startup journey from ideation to success through engaging talks by industry leaders. Focused on a post-COVID world, the event emphasized adaptability, innovation, and real-world insight across eight virtual sessions.

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Artificial Intelligence

2021
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Artificial Intelligence and Related Technology

2020

Exploring the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in an “Innovate or Die” world. Featuring over a dozen experts across business, healthcare, and academia, the event examined AI’s impact on society, industry disruption, and ethical innovation—challenging students to think critically about the future of technology.

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Blockchain

2019
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Sports Management & Analytics

2018

The 39th McMaster World Congress, held Feb. 1–2, 2018, explored the intersection of sports, business, and technology, featuring industry leaders, alumni, and students discussing sports analytics, eSports, and leadership in professional leagues.

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2000-2017 MWC schedules

Please see the following past schedules by year.

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017