/mbanext50/taxonomy/term/13/all en /mbanext50/register-today <h2>The Future of Management</h2> <h2>Montreal, May 22-23, 2015</h2> <p>Celebrate 50 years of global impact with your former MBA classmates and other MBA alumni from around the world. Join us for a fun-filled and informative weekend of networking, leading-edge speakers, engaging workshop topics, and ultra-cool entertainment! The conference will be centered on cutting-edge ideas and idea generation--what the next 50 years could or should look like for management, organizations and the global economy.</p> <h3><strong>Downtown Hotels</strong></h3> <p>A limited block of rooms have been reserved by the Desautels Faculty of Management at the <a href="http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3646-sofitel-montreal-golden-mile/index.shtml">Sofitel Hotel</a>. When booking, please mention the "Desautels MBA 50th Celebration” for a preferred rate of $220.   </p> <p>A list of other Montreal hotels in the area can be found<a href="/travelservices/accommodations"> here</a>.</p> <hr /> <h2><a name="day1"></a>Day 1 – Friday, May 22, 2015</h2> <p><strong>Location: </strong><strong>3rd Floor, ���ϲ����� Bookstore, 3420 McTavish </strong><strong>Street</strong></p> <p><big>5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - <strong>NEXT 50 Registration, Welcome Session & Networking Cocktail</strong></big></p> <p><strong>Liam Sobey</strong>, MBA Candidate 2015<br /> Prof. <strong>Morty Yalovsky</strong>, Interim Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management<br /> Prof. <strong>Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou</strong>, next dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management</p> <p><strong>Thompson House</strong> is reserved Friday night for all our MBA alumni. Feel free to organize your own class reunion at Thompson House and/or your own dinners afterward! If you would like us to provide you with venue suggestions <a href="mailto:mbanext50%40mcgill.ca">don’t hesitate to contact us</a>.</p> <hr /> <h2><a name="day2"></a>Day 2 – Saturday, May 23, 2015</h2> <p><strong>Location: Desautels Faculty of Management, </strong><strong>1001 Sherbrooke St. West</strong></p> <p><big>8:00 AM - 9:15 AM - <strong>Networking Breakfast</strong> - Lobby</big></p> <p><big>9:15 AM - 10:30 AM - <strong>Plenary Discussion</strong> - Room 151</big></p> <h2>Our Future: Convergence or Collision Course?</h2> <p><em>Are we as a society and planet headed toward a bright or dark future? What might successful organizations of the future look like? What consumer trends and economic variables will be at play? What types of skills are needed for individuals to lead these organizations and our communities?</em></p> <p>Welcome: Prof. <strong>Demetrios Vakratsas</strong>, Associate Dean, Master's Programs, Desautels Faculty of Management</p> <p>Presentation & Discussion: <strong>Bertrand Cesvet</strong>, MBA’88 (Executive Chairman and Senior Partner, Sid Lee), <strong>Inez Jabalpurwala</strong>, MBA’01 (President & CEO Brain Canada Foundation), <strong>Hubert T. Lacroix, MBA'81</strong> (President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada), Moderator: <strong>Julie Savaria</strong>, MBA Candidate, Class of 2015</p> <h3>Audience Q&A</h3> <p><div class="image-caption-container rt"><img alt="Bertrand Cesvet" title="Bertrand Cesvet" height="150" width="225" style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em; float: right;" class="file-original rt" src="/mbanext50/files/mbanext50/bertrand-cesvet.jpg" /></div><strong>Bertrand </strong>is Chairman & Chief Strategist, Sid Lee. He has extensive experience and expertise in strategic and creative marketing which has benefited such top-tier brands as Adidas, Red Bull, Cirque du Soleil, Dom Perignon, Carlsberg Brewery, Volkswagen and Dell. He has played a key role in Sid Lee acquiring world-class mandates and has been fundamental in forging a strong and lasting relationship between Sid Lee and Cirque du Soleil.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ognki9Mz88" target="_blank">Find out more about Bertrand and Sid Lee</a></p> <p> </p> <p> Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:46:56 +0000 ryan.beaupre@mcgill.ca 594 at /mbanext50