St. Mary’s University will host the annual event from Oct. 21 through Oct. 23 

The St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business is preparing to host The Business Week Experience, its annual event bringing together business and civic leaders with students to share thoughts on the future of work, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and more. 

The event will include in-person keynote lectures, moderated panels and more. This year’s theme is Adaptability: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity and Critical Thinking.

The event is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Those who would like to attend the open events can visit the Business Week Experience webpage for the full schedule. 

“In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape — marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity — employers face challenges that demand new levels of agility and foresight,” said Dean of the Greehey School of Business Rowena Ortiz-Walters, Ph.D. “The Business Week Experience represents our strategic commitment to regional partners and stakeholders. This year’s theme, Adaptability: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity and Critical Thinking, reflects our intentional focus on future-ready talent development.” 

The public is invited to attend the Business Week Experience events listed below, which will be held in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium:

Tuesday, Oct. 21 

  • La Quinta Keynote Speaker Series: Creating a Culture of “Yes, And” 
    • Speaker: Amanda Austin, Consultant and Co-Founder of Comedy House 
    • 9:45 to 11 a.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 
  • Faith in Leadership: Lessons from the CEO’s Chair 
    • Speaker: Edward Speed (B.B.A. ’70, M.A. ’86), retired President and CEO of Texas Dow Employees Credit Union 
    • 11:10 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 

Wednesday, Oct. 22 

  • Staying Human: Mental Health, AI and Finding Balance in a Chaotic World 
    • Speaker: Christian Molina (B.A. ’18, M.A. ’24), Founder and Principal Therapist at Socorro Counseling
    • 10:45 a.m. to noon in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 

Thursday, Oct. 23 

  • Fail Forward: Decision-Making Under Pressure     
    • Speakers: Ahniyah Perry, Council Aide for the City of San Antonio, District 6; Dan Rossiter, Owner of Rossiter Realty; Joseph R. Millhouse, Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Strategist of PNC Bank; Mari Tello, Founder of Awaken International Ministries; and Mark Green, Ph.D., retired Professor of Leadership Studies at Our Lady of the Lake University
    • 10:45 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 
View the Business Week Experience Webpage

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