Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

10/21/2026

Join fellow for an evening of connection and conversation in Singapore!
Enjoy spectacular views at the iconic NOVA Rooftop Bar while reconnecting with old friends and expanding your professional network.

Register to join us on November 12: https://ow.ly/OZN250ZZOTj

10/21/2026

In-Person Event | Tue, November 3 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | What does it take to stay ahead in a rapidly changing retail landscape? Hear from industry leaders Ana Mihaljevic, CEO of SMYTHE; Meghan Roach, President and CEO of Roots; Ian Rosen, President and COO of Harry Rosen; and Kaelen Haworth, Founder of Absolutely Fabrics, as they share candid insights on shifting consumer expectations, brand reinvention and the future of Canadian retail. Discover the strategies shaping the next era of retail, from established brands to independent retail innovators, and what it takes to stay relevant, competitive and ahead of the curve.

Register Now at https://ow.ly/liUg50ZYg4V

Event Co-Host: Retail Insider

10/20/2026

What does it mean to listen to your body, embrace change and redefine strength at different stages of life? Yesterday at Rotman, six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes joined TVO journalist Nam Kiwanuka for a candid and deeply personal conversation reflecting on her struggles beyond elite sport, the physical and emotional toll of pushing the body to its limits, mental health, women's health, navigating life transitions, confronting past trauma, and the importance of listening to our bodies as we age. The discussion offered powerful insights into resilience, self-discovery, healing and finding the courage to redefine strength and embrace new beginnings.

For more insightful conversations and upcoming events at Rotman, visit https://ow.ly/FxEB50ZZoRn

10/19/2026

AI can write, analyze, create and decide faster than ever. But as we hand more of our thinking over to machines, what happens to our own?

Join MIT professor Eric So and Rotman professor Claire Célérier in-person or online on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. as they explore how AI is reshaping the way we think, work and make decisions, and how to make AI an amplifier of our thinking, not a replacement for it.

Register today: ow.ly/8spf50ZSRo7

10/16/2026

At Rotman, we bring the topics that matter today to the forefront, connecting leaders, ideas and perspectives through timely, thought-provoking conversations. Last evening’s mayoral debate between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford brought that to life.

From housing affordability and the rising cost of living to economic growth and the challenges of a rapidly expanding city, the candidates laid out competing visions and policy priorities for Toronto’s next chapter. Moderated by Steve Paikin, the debate was co-presented by Rotman Events, the David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics and TVO Today Live.

Missed it? Watch the full debate: https://ow.ly/iX4E50ZYBrj

Explore more upcoming events at Rotman: https://ow.ly/OSGW50ZYBri

10/15/2026

In-Person Event | October 26 | 5:30–6:30 PM |🎟️ Free admission

What does it take to build and grow a thriving Indigenous business? Hear from Indigenous entrepreneurs and investors Michele Young-Crook, Ben Ghirmai and Chelsee Pettit as they share their experiences navigating challenges, accessing capital and creating opportunities for growth.

Moderated by Sara Wolfe, the conversation will explore the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship and its impact on Canada's business landscape. Register Now - https://ow.ly/JmcP50ZYfsc

10/15/2026

Leadership doesn’t come with a trail map. Rotman alumni swapped packed calendars for canoes and campfires in the Haliburton backcountry, and a disposable camera caught it all. No filters. No retakes. 📸

Some were seasoned campers. Others had never slept outdoors. All of them figured it out together.

Read what the weekend meant to alumni Hunter Christensen, Mandy Siu, Nitin Garg and Harsh*ta Gupta at the link in bio.

A special thank you to alumni donor Jamie Anderson, whose generous support of both Rotman and Outward Bound Canada made the trip possible, and to our partners at Outward Bound and the Rotman Leadership Development Lab for creating the experience.

10/14/2026

Fall Convocation is nearly here, and the excitement is building. Ahead of the October 27 ceremony, valedictorian Wesley Thompson (MMA ’26) reflects on how the program shaped his growth as a leader, strengthened his ability to drive business impact through analytics and built lasting bonds with his classmates.

Learn more about the Rotman Master of Management Analytics: https://rotman.utoronto.ca/programs/specialized-programs/master-of-management-analytics/

10/14/2026

In-Person and Virtual Event | Nov. 11 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | What does it take to be bold when the stakes are high? Join Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati for an inspiring conversation as he presents his new book and shares the science of courage, along with practical strategies to overcome fear, make confident decisions, and lead with greater purpose in times of uncertainty. Register Now at https://ow.ly/byxa50ZSRgs

10/13/2026

Alex Fitzgerald (MBA ’15) won a case competition before she’d even started her first class at Rotman — enough to pay for her first year. A year later, she landed on the cover of Rotman’s 2014 Full-Time MBA brochure.

She came to Rotman to pivot from financial services into consumer products, and the case-competition wins kept paying off. One got her in the room at consulting firm Kearney, where she started as a summer associate before shifing to the beauty industryat MAC. Today, she oversees strategic alignment across more than 20 Estée Lauder brands.

“We’re all a collection of our experiences,” she says.

Read Alex’s story: https://ow.ly/qxzM50ZWuEH

10/12/2026

What do you wish you’d known when you started your master’s degree?

As Baixi Zhao (MFRM ’26) prepares to graduate from Rotman’s Master of Financial Risk Management program, Lucie Kiss (MFRM ’27) is just getting started.

We brought the two together to compare notes from opposite ends of the MFRM experience — from internships and group projects to networking, career planning and finding balance along the way.

Read their conversation and the advice Baixi has for the year ahead: https://ow.ly/fLNJ50ZWYbw

10/12/2026

In-Person and Virtual Event | Oct. 28 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | How is AI transforming pricing decisions, and what opportunities, challenges and risks come with it? As AI opens new possibilities for pricing, the choices are becoming more sophisticated. Join McGill University’s Maxime Cohen, a leading voice in AI strategy and pricing, as he presents his new book and shares insights into how AI-powered pricing is changing the way businesses set prices, compete and connect with consumers. Register Now at https://ow.ly/y85M50ZSR2e

10/09/2026

Black tie, a full dance floor and a fresh start to the year.

Rotman’s Graduate Business Council and the Office of Student Engagement hosted this year’s Welcome Gala, bringing together returning and incoming students from across the school.

Guests caught up with familiar faces, met new ones and celebrated the start of another academic year over food, drinks, music and plenty of dancing.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night a success.

10/09/2026

in New York City!
On November 5, come and connect with fellow alumni and hear from Professor Ing-Haw Cheng on why effective management will be more valuable than ever as AI transforms the workplace. Opening remarks by Interim Dean Joseph Milner.
Register today >> https://ow.ly/vwar50ZVB4z

10/08/2026

In-Person Event | Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Swipe right, find a match, fall in love. But who’s really making the choices? Are Big Tech companies quietly rewriting the rules of attraction? Love Apptually, the latest documentary from Emmy-nominated director Shalini Kantayya, explores the hidden algorithms influencing who we meet, who we desire and how we connect. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the film's director.

Register now: https://ow.ly/hvif50ZSQWB

10/06/2026

In-Person Event | Oct.19 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Six Olympic medals. One extraordinary career. And a story that reaches far beyond sport. Discover the remarkable journey of Clara Hughes, one of Canada’s most celebrated Olympians. Join the conversation as she presents her new book and reflects on performance, pressure and personal renewal. From navigating change to overcoming setbacks and rebuilding resilience, explore lessons from her journey that resonate in work and life.

Register today: ow.ly/AUVw50ZV0kG

From Clara Hughes, the six-time Olympic medalist, celebrated humanitarian, and bestselling author of Open Heart, Open Mind: A story of healing and transformation in midlife.

10/05/2026

What do a ballet dancer, a geologist, a distress-line responder and a wellness coach have in common? They all found their way to Rotman.

Four students. Four unconventional paths. One shared purpose. Meet Mario Spadafora, Lanyi Cheng, Isabel Rivera and Jessica Baker.

Read their stories: https://ow.ly/IURh50ZUwHz

10/02/2026

Two full houses. Two leading thinkers. Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author Jill Lepore presented their new books at Rotman this week.

In conversation with The New York Times’ Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Acemoglu explored liberalism, inequality, globalization and AI, connecting democratic trust with shared prosperity and stronger voices for working communities.

Lepore’s conversation with renowned journalist and author Michelle Shephard traced the path from census-taking to voter targeting, exploring tech oligarchs’ influence on public debate, social media news blocking in Canada and Silicon Valley’s tendency to turn science fiction’s cautionary tales into blueprints for the future.

Both conversations explored democracy in a changing technological and political landscape. For more insightful events like these, explore our upcoming lineup.

10/01/2026

What does it mean for our creativity when AI never says no? Does play give us a competitive edge in an automated world? And can you really foster hallway creativity in a hybrid work environment?

The fall 2026 issue of Rotman Intelligence magazine tackles these questions and more, with ideas from acclaimed authors including Piera Gelardi, Hamilton Mann, Colin Fisher and Max Valiquette.

Pick up the latest issue today: https://ow.ly/c07250ZTiEm

09/29/2026

The Rotman experience begins with a simple idea: success is stronger when it’s shared.

Through the Reciprocity Ring, students are invited to make a request and discover just how willing others are to offer support, advice and connections. Led by Professor Bill McEvily, this longstanding Orientation tradition has become a defining part of the Rotman experience.

What starts during Orientation grows into a culture of giving that lasts throughout the program and beyond. On this day, alumni return to take part alongside new students, paying forward the support they once received and demonstrating the strength of the Rotman network.

More than an exercise, the Reciprocity Ring reflects a community built on generosity, reciprocity, and a commitment to helping one another succeed.

09/28/2026

Rotman is on the road again!
Join Interim Dean Joseph Milner as Rotman travels to Hong Kong on October 13 and Shanghai on October 15 for two exciting alumni gatherings.
Come share stories, make new connections, and celebrate the strength of the Rotman community together.
Who's joining us?
Register for Hong Kong: https://rtmn.ca/HongKong26
Register for Shanghai: https://rtmn.ca/Shanghai26

09/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Alumni Award recipients, Rainbow Chik (BCom ’12), Eric Métivier (MBA ’90) and John Graham (MBA ’07).

The Rotman Alumni Awards recognize graduates whose professional achievements, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on their industries, communities and the Rotman network.

Representing different stages of the alumni journey, our 2026 winners share a common belief: success is measured not by personal achievement alone, but by the opportunities they create for others.

Read more about the honourees: https://ow.ly/gWGS50ZRbxT