Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference

Featuring TD Bank, KPMG LLP, Free the Children, Barrick Gold as partners, this year’s CSR Conference promises to be an exceptional learning experience. About the CSR Conference

Many corporations in various industries spend large amounts of time and resources incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility into their business strategies. Why are these multi-million dollar corporations investing so h

eavily in CSR practises? Referencing CSR issues in the mining and metals industry, this year’s CSR Conference aims to help students understand how a successful CSR strategy can promote a healthy bottom line. Through numerous interactive workshops hosted by our partners, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and socially responsible business leaders. Conference Breakdown

Registration and Refreshments
Keynote Speaker
Workshop #1: “Accounting for Sustainability” hosted by KPMG LLP
Workshop #2: “Investing for a Better Future” hosted by TD Bank
Lunch
Workshop #3: “Strategy with Barrick Gold” hosted by Barrick Gold
Workshop #4: “Academic Analytics” This workshop encourages students to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of real-world CSR strategies that have been adopted by corporations. Workshop #5: “Free the Children: Inspiring Social Change” Learn from the experts how you can make a difference as tomorrow’s business leaders. Workshop #6: Cause Marketing/Strategy
Simulation: Learning by doing is one of the most effective professional development tools. Students will have the opportunity to see if they have what it takes to be a socially responsible business leader through a CSR case. Mix and Mingle/Networking


Students will have an option attending these 4 out of 6 of these workshops. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Rotman Portal or in person at a RCBB booth in WO basement or ECO100.