Welcome to the Office of Smith Programs and Events (OSPE) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. We provide a central resource for the full service planning and/or consultation for over 200 annual Smith School programs and events that include: academic conferences, center events and programs, alumni events, development and donor events, dean’s office events, corporate events, graduate and undergraduate student programs, meetings and other departmental events. Events are held in a variety of locations including: Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and New York.

We enjoy connecting faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external communities through the production and management of Smith School events and programs. The OSPE office is here to help the Smith community with the planning process, from initial calendar and space request, to developing the program and logistics to menu consultation and full service production of the event or program.

Upcoming Events

Event Highlights

From Vision to Value: Creating a Better World through Business The Social Enterprise Symposium aims to inform, educate and influence future leaders, students, professionals and stakeholders on cutting edge innovation in creating impactful, sustainable social change,” said Melissa Carrier, champion of the annual spring event and executive director of the Center for Social Value Creation at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Zombie Run Organizer Wins 7th Annual Cupid’s Cup Business Competition Zombie race organizers Reed Street Productions took home $17,500 as the top winner at the Seventh Annual Cupid’s Cup Business Competition, hosted by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship on March 30. Top CEOs Speak at Smith Gary Loveman knows how to handle a packed house. In fact, his business thrives on it. A former associate professor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Loveman is now chairman, CEO and president of Caesars Entertainment Corporation.