Events

September 28, 2026

Brought to you by Ross Business+Tech. Come pitch your idea! Share your idea with others looking to join the competition and find others who are passionate about your idea.

September 27, 2026

Join us for our first +Tech Innovation Jam team formation event! Participants will join students across campus in hands-on design thinking and GPT-powered exercises to identify a problem to solve in major industries such as healthcare, climate, sports, finance, and more. Food is provided.

September 23, 2026

Business+Tech presents the Innovation Jam Express Workshop: Finding Problems Worth Solving What gaps do you see in the world?

September 17, 2026

Business+Tech and CEDER, the organizers of the Learning Levers Prize competition present the Innovation Jam Express Workshop: Finding Problems Worth Solving What gaps do you see in the world of education?

September 15, 2026

Interested in being part of a team that creates innovative tech products? Come learn all about about Business+Tech Innovation Jam! Hosted by the School of Information, you'll learn about the program, expectations, and how it can give you portfolio-building experience. This session is on Central Campus.

September 15, 2026

Interested in being part of a team that creates innovative tech products? Come learn all about about Business+Tech Innovation Jam! Hosted by the School of Information, you'll learn about the program, expectations, and how it can give you portfolio-building experience. This session is on North Campus.

September 14, 2026

Business+Tech presents the Innovation Jam Express Workshop: Finding Problems Worth Solving What gaps do you see in the world of healthcare?

March 25, 2026

Ship it: Going from Ideation to Product in an Evening with BBA Alum, ex-McKinsey, and AI Start-up Founder of Stylie Brooke Dukellis. Grab a friend and register by March 24th.

March 18, 2026

Applied AI Strategy Case with clubs AI Business Group at Ross and tech fraternity Kappy Theta Phi. Grab a friend and register by March 16th. Visit our registration page to learn about other workshops in the series.

March 12, 2026

Making Agentic AI Operational, Scalable and Differentiating. Creating a Competitive Advantage in Modern Enterprises with PwC Partner Preet Takkar. Grab a friend and register by March 12th. Visit our registration page to learn about the other two workshops. 

March 11 - 25, 2026

Learning AI isn’t optional, it’s essential.

February 19 - 20, 2026

It’s official! The first-ever joint 24 Hour AI Hackathon between the Ross School of Business and Michigan Engineering is coming to campus. Open to Ross School of Business and College of Engineering students, you'll work together to build and pitch an agentic solution.

February 5, 2026

Business and engineering students working together to build and pitch an agentic solution within 24 hours. Interested in learning more? Join us for an info session on Central Campus to better understand what you can get out of this experience!

February 3, 2026

Business and engineering students working together to build and pitch an agentic solution within 24 hours. Interested in learning more? Join us for an info session on North Campus to better understand what you can get out of this experience!

February 1 - 6, 2026

Develop essential data analytics skills at Business+Tech’s 2026 Datathon, presented in partnership with Deloitte. Through hands-on workshops and a collaborative team competition, students analyze real-world datasets to identify problems and build data-driven solutions. This program is divided into two parts: 1. Data Download Workshops (Jan 26 – 28): Advance your skills with hands-on sessions covering R, PowerExcel, and Python & AI—perfect preparation for the competition! 2. Datathon Competition (Feb 1 – 6): Interdisciplinary student teams tackle a real-world problem using actual data in a week-long, hackathon-style challenge. Compete for the $3,000 Grand Prize! Open to both in-person and virtual participants.

January 28, 2026

Uncover the potential of Excel through Business+Tech Data Download: PowerExcel Bootcamp, a hands-on learning experience aimed at upscaling your Excel skills. Led by Ross School of Business Lecturer of Technology and Operations Ali Hojjat, this intensive session will cover advanced functionalities, data analysis techniques, and strategic insights, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. Elevate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel’s capabilities for effective business and technology applications. *This event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.

January 27, 2026

The emergence of large-scale, accessible AIs has transformed the field of data analytics. In this Analytics with Python and AI workshop, School of Information Adjunct Lecturer Alexis Castellanos will explore how Python's data analytics capabilities can be enhanced with large language models and prompt engineering techniques. Whether you’re a Python pro or just starting out, this session will help you unlock your analytical potential with AI. *This event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.

January 26, 2026

Utilizing large and complex datasets allows organizations and individuals to make more informed decisions with higher accuracy. But parsing through messy or incomplete data can be incredibly difficult. Join Dr. Hanan Swidan for this Data Cleaning with R workshop to learn how to uncover and uncomplicate complex datasets to create conditions for more accurate and reliable analytics results. This event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.

January 21, 2026

Join us for an overview of our Datathon Competition from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Ross School of Business on January 21st! The annual Datathon Competition is a hybrid, week-long hackathon-style competition, where interdisciplinary student teams use data as the foundation for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem. Register for this info session to learn more about the program and meet potential team members! Food will be provided to in-person attendees.

January 20, 2026

Join us for an overview of our Datathon Competition and find out how you can make the most of this program as an SI student! The annual Datathon Competition is a hybrid, week-long hackathon-style competition, where interdisciplinary student teams use data as the foundation for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem. Register for this info session to learn more about the program and meet potential team members! Food will be provided to in-person attendees.

December 5, 2025

Join Ross Business+Tech for our 2025 +Tech Forum – a one-day conference on Generative AI designed to help students and professionals build on their understanding, from foundational concepts to advanced applications. Participate in hand-on workshops taught by AI experts from companies like Google, IBM, Oracle, and MORE!

November 18, 2025

72 TEAMS. 5 FINALISTS. 1 TOP IDEA. Join us for an entertaining evening of inspiration, tech, and competition as the final 5 teams of the +Tech Innovation Jam compete for the top prize of $5,000. 1. Learn about the newest trends in +tech products from teams 2. Meet aspiring teams looking to recruit members 3. Choose the winner of the Audience Choice Award

November 17, 2025

Join us for the Hack the Case Competition Release Party to dive into the challenge of developing an AI implementation strategy for a startup.

November 13, 2025

Learn about the next SVE from the Zell Lurie Institute. Spend a week behind the scenes at some of the most innovative companies and VCs on the West Coast. SVE is a unique opportunity to network with leading founders, CEOs, execs, and investors — who all hail from U-M. All major travel expenses covered. Next trek is May 4-8, 2026.

November 10, 2025

Learn about the next SVE from the Zell Lurie Institute. Spend a week behind the scenes at some of the most innovative companies and VCs on the West Coast. SVE is a unique opportunity to network with leading founders, CEOs, execs, and investors — who all hail from U-M. All major travel expenses covered. Next trek is May 4-8, 2026.

November 8, 2025

Register for the annual Ann Arbor (A2) Data Dive, hosted by the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)! This one-day event invites students, data enthusiasts, and community members to work side-by-side and analyze real-world data for meaningful impact, no matter their experience level. This year, in partnership with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), participants will dive into campaign finance disclosure data to uncover important trends and insights in Michigan politics.

October 28, 2025

Join Business+Tech and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, a leading organization making Michigan #1 state for women in tech, for an evening of connection and inspiration with business and tech professionals and innovators featuring high-impact networking and lightning talks by five U-M alumni who are bringing their authentic perspectives on the growing impact of AI on landing your internship or job and how to utilize it to your advantage.

October 20 - 24, 2025

At this year's Innovation Week, explore how AI intersects with business and design thinking with a new theme every day — from sustainability and technology to consulting and entrepreneurship. Enjoy keynotes, panels, and hands-on workshops that show how AI and business frameworks can be applied to real-world challenges.

October 17, 2025

Join us for an in-depth discussion and hear about how AI is reshaping the financial world and market outlooks. Hear from professionals on strategy, innovation, and career skill sets. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet our guests following the moderated discussion.

October 9, 2025

Come hang out, swap stories, and maybe meet your next co-founder! Connect with other trailblazers and idea-makers on Oct 9 at 5:30 pm in Room R2210 of the Ross School of Business.

October 7, 2025

FoundHERS makes space for U-M women to hear from professionals in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, network with like-minded individuals, and participate in immersive experiences. All are welcome at their upcoming Fireside Chat with Priya Gogoi, Co-Founder of Celsee, Inc., and Madeline Eiken and Charlie Childs, Co-Founders of Intero Biosystems.

October 2, 2025

The U-M School of Nursing Healthcare Innovation Impact Program (HiiP), is hosting its third annual Innovation Conference on October 2, 2025. This year’s theme is: “The Heart of Nursing Innovation: From Ideas to Impact”. The conference promises to be educational and inspirational. This will be an in-person event and attendance is limited to the first 150 attendees, so register soon!

October 1, 2025

Join us for our third and final +Tech Innovation Jam team formation event! Participants will get the opportunity to mingle with potential teammates looking to join the competition and discover the +Tech Innovation Jam role that’s the best fit for them. Food is provided.

September 30, 2025

Join us for our second +Tech Innovation Jam team formation event! Participants will share your idea with others looking to join the competition and find others who are passionate about specific causes. Food is provided.

September 29, 2025

Join us for our first +Tech Innovation Jam team formation event! Participants will join students across campus in hands-on design thinking and GPT-powered exercises to identify a problem to solve in major industries such as healthcare, climate, sports, finance, and more. Food is provided.

September 24, 2025

The UMSI Engaged Learning Office is hosting an interactive Design Jam in partnership with Ross Business + Tech!

September 23, 2025

Put on the hat of a product manager or analyst and test out +tech as a career. Register for our Hybrid Info Session on 9/23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the competition! Food is provided. 

September 22, 2025

​Interested in entrepreneurship or innovation but not sure where to start? Learn how to get involved and explore the many pathways that exist in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at U-M at the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Fair.

September 18, 2025

Join us on September 18th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about the +Tech Innovation Jam, the various roles you can play in the competition (analyst, product manager, etc.) the James A. Kelly Learning Lever Prize, and hear from last year's EdTech track top teams. 

September 16, 2025

Find out more about the +Tech Innovation Jam and how you can gain project experience.

September 10, 2025

The Mingle 'n' Match event is an opportunity for anyone interested in entrepreneurship to come together and network with other entrepreneurial-minded students. Whether you're brand new to entrepreneurship, hoping to recruit for your team, join a team, or simply looking to discuss ideas, you're encouraged to attend!

September 4 - 16, 2025

Calling undergrads! Did you know we have a student club just for you? Tech Plus will help you tackle the tech skills you should build, show you where to apply them, and welcome you into a vibrant, strong tech community.

April 25, 2025

Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of sustainable transportation, featuring top venture capital voices shaping climate innovation.

April 12, 2025

Are you interest in product management technology, UX design, or business? MConnect is the perfect opportunity to connect with and learn from industry-grade product managers!

April 4, 2025

Are you working on your own startup? We have all the information you need to keep yourself (and your venture) protected throughout the process.

March 28, 2025

The FinTech Frontier. Stripe, Ripple, and PayPal are in. Are you? 

March 24, 2025

Data privacy and AI regulations are making headlines, but how do they affect your business? This session provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape and offers practical insights to ensure your company stays ahead of the curve. Join us to learn how to navigate these complexities and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

March 16, 2025

The Michigan Investment Group (MIG) invites you to our Annual Quant Conference. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills, connect with top industry professionals, and gain insights into the world of quantitative finance and technology. We look forward to seeing you there!

March 13, 2025

Empowering and inspiring the next generation of women in business, entrepreneurship, and tech -- with Jenny Just, one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States, business transformer, investor, poker player, and U-M alum.

February 24, 2025

Join BBAMC and the Ross Marketing Department for an engaging speaker event led by Kevin Wenzel, a strategic business leader and innovator. With over two decades of expertise driving growth and innovation across billion-dollar brands, Kevin will share insights on leveraging Al to transform marketing strategies and accelerate business success.

February 20, 2025

Join the A2 Data Dive, ELO's annual hackathon for good. This student-led service event brings together students, faculty, and data professionals to help local nonprofit and civic organizations analyze data, solve problems and develop impactful solutions through data.

February 7, 2025

Friday, February 7th, from 12:00-1:00pm the Tozzi Center is hosting a investing Q&A session with distinguished investors. Open to all students.

February 7, 2025

Friday, February 7th, from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm the Tozzi Center is hosting a stock pitch competition where students are pitching stocks for a grand prize of $5,000. Open to all students.

February 3 - 7, 2025

During this week-long hack-a-thon style competition, interdisciplinary student teams will use data as the primary basis for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem

January 31 - February 2, 2025

During this week-long hack-a-thon style competition, interdisciplinary student teams will use data as the primary basis for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem.