Overview
Overview
The 2010 conference recognized that Change is Constant. The conference discussed how you can leverage change in your programs and schools, and how collectively we might take advantage of change to make a positive impact on graduate management education. The 2010 keynote and concurrent sessions, combined with opportunities to network, share and learn from each other, offered attendees myriad opportunities to explore the ideas that change is good, change is growth and yes, Change is Constant!
The conference was open to professionals at schools that accept the GMAT exam as part of the admissions process. Attendees included graduate management admission professionals of all levels working in Admissions, Marketing, and MBA Program Management.
Conference Information
When & Where
Thursday, June 24 - Saturday, June 26, 2010
San Diego Marriott and Marina
San Diego, California
Registration, Hotel & Travel
Registration Fees
The 2010 registration fees included all scheduled meals, social events, and program materials as follows:
- GMAC Member Schools US$575 (registration for GMAC Primary & Alternate Representatives is complimentary)
- Non-Member Schools US$750
Venue & Travel Information
San Diego Marriott & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
+1 (619) 234-1500
Spectacular waterfront settings in the heart of America's finest city, the San Diego Marriott & Marina truly represents the best location for business and pleasure. Conveniently located adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center and within walking distance to downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp District.
Hotel Reservations
The conference room rates were as follows:
- City View rate is US$253 plus tax
- Bay View rate is US$275 plus tax
Travel Information for Primary & Alternate Representatives
For further information about GMAC's travel policy for Primary and Alternative Representatives of GMAC Member Schools, review the Travel Guidelines document.
To make travel arrangements through World Travel Management, fill out and submit the Travel Reservation form.
Ground Transportation & Parking Options
The hotel is located two miles from the airport and can be reached by shuttle, taxi or car.
Ground Transportation:
- Shuttle: Four Star Airport Shuttle one way service is US$6. The shuttle runs every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. At the airport follow the signs to the hotel shuttle.
- Taxi: Estimated one way taxi fare is US$12.
- Car: Driving directions from the airport: Turn left on Harbor Drive. Follow Harbor Drive along the waterfront. The hotel will be about 2 miles on the right.
Parking Options:
- On-site parking, fee: US$10 hourly and US$22 daily.
- Valet parking, fee: US$32 daily.
- In/out privileges included in self and valet parking rates.
San Diego Travel Information & Attractions
The following links will provide you with travel information and attractions in San Diego, California:
San Diego Visitors Guide
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina Travel Information
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Steven Levitt
William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Author of Freakonomics and Super Freakonomics
Co-author of the phenomenal bestselling business book Freakonomics, and winner of the highly esteemed John Bates Clark Medal as the most influential economist in America under the age of 40, Steven D. Levitt not only discusses the financial crisis in simple terms that anyone can understand, he also works with businesses to apply his Freakonomics approach (combining data, economic theory, and unorthodox thinking) to the business world.
Rich Lyons
Bank of America Dean, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Prior to becoming dean in July, 2008, he served as the chief learning officer at Goldman Sachs in New York, a position he held since 2006. As chief learning officer, Dean Lyons was responsible for leadership development among the firm's managing directors. He served as acting dean of the Haas School from 2004 to 2005 and as executive associate dean and Sylvan Coleman Professor of Finance from 2005 to 2006. He received his Bachelor of Science with highest honors from University of California, Berkeley (Finance) and his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Economics). Before joining Haas, Dean Lyons spent six years on the faculty at Columbia Business School. His teaching expertise is in international finance.
Agenda & Networking
Agenda
To view the agenda-at-a-glance and the concurrent sessions under development, click the links below.
2010 AIC Agenda-at-a-Glance (PDF)
2010 AIC Concurrent Session Descriptions (PDF)
Networking Events
First Time Conference Attendee Networking | Thursday, June 24 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Of course, attending the GMAC Annual Industry Conference for the first time can be a daunting experience -- jam-packed sessions, so much to learn. Where to begin? Start off on the right foot by meeting and mixing with other first-timers. Gain conference insights, learn how to enhance your conference experience, and most of all -- have fun.
Welcome Reception | Thursday, June 24 | 6 - 8 PM
Make the most of your conference experience from the outset. Enjoy food from the region, socialize with friends and colleagues, network, and prepare for an enriching two-day learning event as GMAC welcomes you to the 2010 Annual Industry Conference.
Social Event at the San Diego Zoo | Friday, June 25 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Enjoy a night of untamed entertainment at the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, home to an expansive collection of the rarest animals on earth housed within a world-class botanical garden. Follow the exotic rhythms of the Safari Bush Band to the Zoofari Grove to mix and mingle amidst the calls of the wild at the reception and buffet dinner featuring the best of regional cuisine. For added adventure, let animal handlers introduce you to a menagerie of furry and feathered friends. Don’t miss this chance to get up-close and personal with some nature’s most intriguing wildlife.
Facebook & Twitter
Follow conference activities on the Professional Learning Programs Facebook Page and Twitter. Tweet about the 2010 Annual Conference using hashtag #AIC10.
Beginning May 12, be the first to answer questions posted on Twitter (follow @gmacplp) about the 2010 AIC conference to win the book Freakonomics by Steven Levitt (2010 AIC Keynote Speaker). Get started by following us on Twitter and reviewing the official rules.
New! Pre-Conference Participation - 50+ Technology Tips & Gadgets Session | Saturday, June 26 | 9 AM
Contribute to the 50+ Technology Tips & Gadgets Session by submitting your tip or gadget using this form. All submissions (if received by June 18) will be included in the presentation as part of the Audience Submissions section. Those who submit an entry will be entered into a drawing for a US$25 American Express gift card. Visit www.gmac.com/50+ for further information and to submit your tips and gadgets!
Invitation-Only Sessions
Invitation-Only Sessions
Annual Meeting of GMAC Member Schools | Thursday, June 24
Sign in for the Annual Meeting will be from 4:30 - 5 pm, the Annual Meeting will be held from 5 - 6 pm. Important travel information for Primary and Alternative Representatives of GMAC Member Schols can be found in the Travel Guidelines and the Travel Reservation Form (to be submitted to the travel agent).
Admission Directors Symposium (ADS) | Wednesday, June 23 - Thursday, June 24
The program will begin on Wednesday, June 23, with registration at 5:30 pm, dinner and programming at 6 pm and conclude with a wrap up on Thursday, June 24 at 2:45 pm. This pre-conference workshop is designed for Admission Directors of GMAC Member schools. This year, we bring back the facilitated discussions that provide you with the opportunity to network, share, and learn with colleagues. We will also add one or two thought-provoking, expert-led sessions based on your feedback in our Winter and Spring 2010 ADS surveys.
Registration fee is US$100.
Deputy Admission Directors Symposium (DADS) | Wednesday, June 23 - Thursday, June 24
The program will begin on Wednesday, June 23, with registration at 5:30 pm, dinner and programming at 6 pm and conclude with a wrap up on Thursday, June 24 at 2:45 pm. This pre-conference workshop is designed for all Deputy Admission Directors of GMAC Member schools. DADS provides an opportunity to network, share with colleagues through facilitated discussions, and learn via expert-led break-out sessions.
Registration fee is US$100.
EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Breakfast | Friday, June 25 | 7:30 - 8:30 am
The GMAC London office would like to invite attendees from Europe, Middle East and Africa regions for a special breakfast hosted for business schools based in the EMEA regions. The breakfast will be an informal opportunity for you to connect and network with your colleagues from the region, and also to learn more about the work of the GMAC London office.
APAC (Asia and Pacific) Breakfast | Friday, June 25 | 7:30 - 8:30 am
The GMAC APAC (Asia and Pacific) office would like to invite attendees from Asia and the Pacific for a special breakfast hosted for business schools based in the APAC region. The breakfast will be an informal opportunity for you to connect and network with your colleagues from the region, and also to learn more about the work of the GMAC APAC office.
Advisory Group
2010 Annual Industry Conference Advisory Group Members
GMAC would like to thank the members of the 2010 Annual Industry Conference Advisory Group who continue to share their time and contribute their insights and ideas throughout the planning of this conference:
Dave Bussiere (Chair)
Director of Graduate Programs
Odette School of Business
University of Windsor
Nick Barniville
Director, MBA Programs
ESMT European School of Management and Technology
Catherine Bianchi
Director, Graduate Admissions
W. Paul Stillman School of Business
Seton Hall University
Dee Clarke
Associate Director
ESADE Business School
Anna Farrus
Head of Admissions
Said Business School
University of Oxford
Rachel Garonzik
Director, Recruitment & Marketing, Graduate and Executive Programs
Villanova School of Business
Villanova University
Ken Robertson
Director MBA Marketing and Admissions
Rotterdam School of Management
Erasmus University
JoAnne Starr
Assistant Dean for MBA Programs
The Rady School of Management
University of California, San Diego
Christopher Storer
Director of Admission
School of Management
Boston University
Chris Tsang
Associate Director, Postgraduate Programs
The HKUST Business School
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Sherry Ford Wallace
Director, MBA Admissions
Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Jacqueline Zavitz
Senior Associate Director
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania