CONNECT Leadership Development Summit
The annual spring signature event is a half-day professional development conference co-hosted with the Belk College by ALPHA, EmpowerHER and NABA for students, alumni and business professionals.
During the event, students will connect with alumni and business professionals to discover timely insights from the keynote speaker and two breakout sessions, culminating in a Connections Reception to foster networking skills.
The CONNECT Leadership Development Summit aims to enhance student success for students at UNC Charlotte by connecting them to a broad network of Belk College community partners and alumni.
All students are welcome.
SPRING 2026
The Belk College of Business in partnership with the Association of Latino Professionals for America UNC Charlotte, EmpowerHer and the National Association of Black Accountants UNC Charlotte invite you to attend the CONNECT Leadership Development Summit.
Friday, February 20
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Cone University Center
UNC Charlotte main campus
past events
2025
The Spring 2025 CONNECT Leadership Development Summit keynote presenter was Frenchie Wilson Brown ’91, SVP, Business Engagement Manager, Consumer Anti-Money Laundering at Bank of America.
2024
The Spring 2024 CONNECT – powered by MSC Industrial Supply – keynote presenter was Malcomb Coley, Central Region Private Leader and Charlotte Managing Partner at EY.
2023
Omar G. Jorge Peña, CEO of Charlotte-based Compare Foods and Chairman of Aurora Grocery Group, was the keynote speaker the Spring 2023 CONNECT conference.
2022
The Spring 2022 CONNECT keynote presenter was Elliott Bryant ‘85, Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Classic Client Solution business unit at Allscripts.
sponsorship opportunities
UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business is seeking investment from companies and organizations to support CONNECT networking, professional development and scholarships for Belk College students. Gifts will be recognized at the event and via Belk College communication channels. Most importantly, your support will help our students connect, learn and grow.