
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