Business Analytics Corporate Partner Week

Business Analytics Corporate Partner Week

September 3 - 5, 2025

Corporate Partner Week is an annual, multi-event experience hosted by the Department of Business Analytics and Statistics (BAS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business. Designed to foster meaningful connections among industry professionals, students and faculty, the week offers a dynamic lineup of events, including the Meet the Partners job fair, the Business Analytics Forum, Advisory Board meetings and a range of networking opportunities. New in 2025, the event will also feature cutting-edge emerging technology trainings, further enhancing value to participants.

Each event during Corporate Partner Week delivers value across multiple areas of partner organizations, from talent development and recruiting to thought leadership and strategic collaboration. Programming is informed by feedback from BAS corporate partners and addresses the most current challenges and innovations in the analytics field.

Corporate Partner Week is a key benefit of partnership and serves as a cornerstone for cultivating long-term relationships between BAS and industry collaborators. Please contact the business analytics corporate partner team to learn more about becoming a partner or to request a guest invitation to Corporate Partner Week.

Agenda

Wednesday, Sep. 03

1 - 3 pm

Meet the Partners Job Fair

An open networking event connecting students with partners hiring for internships and analytics roles

UT Student Union, Room 362

Thursday, Sep. 04

8:15 am - 6 pm

Business Analytics Fall Forum

A full day of keynotes, breakout sessions and networking with peers across industry and academia

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8:15 - 9 am

Check-in & Breakfast

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

9 - 9:15 am

Opening Remarks

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

9:15 - 10 am

Updates from the Department of Business Analytics & Statistics

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10 - 11 am

Keynote Address, Presented by: Jeff Abbott

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

11 - 11:15 am

Break

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

11:15 am - 12 pm

Breakout Sessions

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

12 - 1:30 pm

Networking Lunch and RISE (Robot-based Information and Support to Enhance Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health) Demonstration

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

1:30 - 2:15 pm

Breakout Sessions

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

2:15 - 2:20 pm

Transition

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

2:20 - 3:30 pm

New Student Case Competition

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

3:30 - 3:45 pm

Break

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

3:45 - 4:15 pm

Young Professionals Panel

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4:15 - 4:45 pm

Research Talk, Presented by: Dr. Paolo Letizia, Ball Corporation Professor in Business, Ray & Joan Myatt Faculty Fellow

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4:45 - 6 pm

Reception and Awards

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Friday, Sep. 05

8:15 am - 2 pm

Business Analytics Advisory Board Meeting

Strategic planning session focused on program direction, industry needs and partner engagement opportunities

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8:15 am - 2 pm

Emerging Tech Training

Hands-on workshop covering current and emerging technologies shaping the analytics landscape

UT Haslam Business Building, Room 530

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