Join University of Maryland Football Coach Mike Locksley and Sheetal Singh for a fireside chat about their recent collaboration in the Leadership and Teamwork Master of Management (MiM) class and to celebrate Coach Locksley’s contributions to the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The conversation will be moderated by Rellie Derfler-Rozin.

Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for the AI Speaker Series featuring Saurabh Mishra, moderated by Roland T. Rust. Mishra will introduce the concept of cognitive infrastructure — the integration of data, domain expertise, institutional memory and AI systems to improve decision-making under uncertainty. Focusing on infrastructure and real assets, he will discuss how domain-trained AI can augment human judgment, strengthen risk assessment and support better high-stakes decisions. 

The third annual AI Symposium on Design and Governance at the Robert H. Smith School of Business brings together leading business and policy experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making and strategy. Featuring firsthand insights from leaders building real-world AI solutions, the symposium highlights the opportunities, challenges and governance considerations involved in harnessing AI’s full potential, along with opportunities for discussion and networking.

Our fifth Veteran Business Insights Panel will explore lessons learned and insights from veterans with experience in entrepreneurship through acquisition.

Join us Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Bill Fishlinger ’71, CEO and chairman of Gramercy Risk Holdings. A pioneer in public sector risk, Fishlinger helped transform New York state’s approach to municipal insurance and risk management.

Join us for our next VBIP, featuring representatives from Gallo, McCormick, and the University of Florida’s Department of Sports Management. They will be sharing expert insights on navigating today’s changing economy.

In collaboration with the Smith School’s Fashion Business Association and International Business Association, the third event of the Careers Crossing Borders series this year will showcase global fashion professionals who will 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 global fashion. Pizza will be served.

Join the Center for Global Business and Erik Peterson, managing director of Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council, for a discussion on Kearney’s latest report, World in Flux: Global Wildcards 2026–2031, as part of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series.

Peterson will explore five major trends expected to shape the global economic landscape from 2026 to 2031. Topics include:

How is research used in industry? Come learn from those who have this experience and explore potential career paths.

Hosted by the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, the event will feature a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Ed Snider Center, SBLF and HXA host “A Constructive Dialogue on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” featuring Dr. Harel Chorev and Samer Sinijlawi, fostering fact-based discussion and mutual understanding.