Thank you for your interest in supporting SFU Beedie students!

Thank you for your interest in inspiring the next generation of business leaders at the SFU Beedie Summit Conference on November 7, 2026!

By volunteering as an industry mentor, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on students as they prepare to transition into the workforce.

The Summit Conference is a key component of the BUS 300 and BUS 496 Professional Development courses, providing 350+ students each semester with invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders and showcase their skills.

As an industry mentor, you will:
✅ Engage with students during networking sessions, sharing insights about your career journey and offering general career guidance (similar to an informational interview).

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Location: In-person @ SFU Burnaby
Schedule:
🕠 1:30PM: Keynote Address (optional for industry mentors) | Connect with Fellow Industry Mentors
🕠 2:15PM - 5:00PM: Networking with Students

Thank you for your willingness to support and inspire SFU Beedie students. Please complete the survey below to RSVP and submit your application for consideration.

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c. 165). It is related directly to and needed by the University for the upcoming BUS300/BUS496 Summit Conference industry mentors recruitment. The information will be used to contact you and send additional details in regard to the Summit Conference. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact Natalia Soloshchenko, Associate Director, Career Management Centre at natalia_soloshchenko@sfu.ca or Mara Schaffler, Associate Director, Student Engagement at mara_schaffler@sfu.ca.

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1. First Name: (Required.)

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2. Last Name: (Required.)

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3. Company Name (Required.)

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4. Title (Required.)

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5. Email Address: (Required.)

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6. Phone Number (Optional):

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7. To help us connect you with students during the networking session, please indicate your areas of expertise (select top three (3)):

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8. May we share your name, title, and organization with students before the event to support their preparation? Students will not contact you prior to the event.

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9. Please share any dietary considerations, allergies, or accessibility accommodations that would support your participation.

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10. Photography & Networking Acknowledgement

Please note that photographs and videos may be taken during the Summit Conference and may be used by SFU Beedie for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes, including on websites, social media, and future event materials.

As this is a networking event, students and other attendees may also connect with you on LinkedIn following the conference and may mention or tag you in social media posts related to the event.

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