Join the Robert H. Smith School of Business for the Space at Smith Symposium, focused on applying business principles to the commercial space industry. The event will highlight opportunities in the sector and announce the school’s first undergraduate course, The Industry Analysis of Space Commerce, launching in spring 2026.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
Time: 3–4 p.m. Faculty-Industry Mixer | 4–6 p.m. Panel Discussion
Location: Van Munching Hall 2333 A–D

Want to expand your business into Ireland? Attend this event at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, learn about:

• Opportunities in the Irish and EU market
• Investments in Maryland's Lighthouse Sectors
• Programs and funding to support Maryland companies

Attendees will be eligible to apply for free customized market research support provided by the US Commercial Service and/or the University of Maryland, funded by the MD-DC District Export Council.

Want to expand your business reach overseas? Attend this webinar hosted by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Center to hear from the Center for Global Business and other representatives of Maryland’s Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, and the Maryland-DC District Export Council.

Join the Center for Global Business, MAPIT Alliance, MD-Ireland Trade Commission, Diageo, and other partners to learn about opportunities in the Irish and EU market, investments in Maryland’s lighthouse sectors, and programs and funding to support Maryland companies.

Strengthen your global mindset, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in the Case Interview Competition. Learn from career experts, connect with business leaders, and compete for prizes. Open to all UMD students and majors; breakfast and lunch provided.

Kick off the Careers Crossing Borders series this year by hearing directly from global trade professionals as they share their career journeys, essential skills for success and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. After the panel, join mini roundtables for small-group conversations where you can ask questions, gain practical insights, build connections and explore potential career opportunities in international trade.

The Center for Global Business will offer BMGT short-term study abroad programs in winter 2026. Join Smith faculty and students for an exciting opportunity to build a global mindset while developing practical business skills.

Undergraduate students, stop by the Center for Global Business booth to learn about global experiential opportunities such as semester exchange, short-term study abroad, global internships, case competitions and more.

Maximize your Smith School student experience and learn about all of the center opportunities to get involved, grow your skills, and expand your knowledge. Center representation includes the Center for Global Business, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Social Value Creation, and the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets.

Undergraduate students, join the Center for Global Business and SUSA for Business Week to help improve your professional skills and learn about global business career opportunities and experiences in study abroad.