Calling all business leaders: Connect, collaborate, and grow at W. P. Carey Partner Day

Corporate decision-makers are invited to this inaugural ASU event to engage with industry experts, researchers, and peers.

As Phoenix quickly emerges as a national hub for business innovation, fostering a strong community of corporate partners has never been more critical. The W. P. Carey School of Business invites the Valley's leading industry experts to come together, build connections, and drive meaningful change in the corporate world, society, and commerce at the inaugural W. P. Carey Partner Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ventana Ballroom in the Memorial Union at the ASU Tempe campus.

"W. P. Carey Partner Day is more than an event — it's a gateway to collaboration," says Raghu Santanam, senior associate dean of Executive Education, Corporate Partnerships, and Lifelong Learning. "With world-class undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs, groundbreaking research, and workforce development initiatives, W. P. Carey offers businesses unparalleled opportunities to innovate, grow, and shape the future of their organizations."

Why attend?

Designed for corporate leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs — especially those in mid-sized businesses — this exclusive, one-day event is free to attend and offers the chance to:

• Hear from top university and industry experts — including W. P. Carey Charles J. Robel Dean Ohad Kadan and Sun Devil Athletics Head Coach Kenny Dillingham — as they share insights on leadership, strategy, and innovation.
• Gain access to cutting-edge business research, exploring the findings and best practices in supply chain, real estate, artificial intelligence, and corporate strategy, ensuring you stay ahead of industry trends.
• Engage with business peers and W. P. Carey's extensive corporate network, including over 650 organizations in more than 35 industries, to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities.
• Learn about W. P. Carey's tailored education solutions to upskill and retain workers, build opportunity communities, reduce training costs, and build leadership and strategic skills.

"This event is designed to spark dialogue, share insights, and drive actionable strategies for the future of business," says Santanam.

Key sessions and insights

Attendees will gain fresh perspectives from W. P. Carey faculty and business leaders on AI, corporate strategy, leadership, and economic transformation. Featured sessions include:

• Opening remarks: Ohad Kadan
• How artificial intelligence is changing our lives and why mindful AI matters: Pei-yu Chen, chair and professor of information systems
• Nudging responsible supply chain decisions: Karen Donohue, professor and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair of supply chain management
• From desert to destination: Phoenix at the forefront of change: Mark Stapp, Fred Taylor Endowed Professor of Real Estate and director of the Master of Real Estate Development program
• Emerging corporate strategies for Asia-Pacific: Mark Oberle, CEO of RobinHill Senior Advisory Group and W. P. Carey faculty associate of management and entrepreneurship
• The entrepreneurial mindset: Unveiling the entrepreneur inside you: Hitendra Chaturvedi, supply chain management professor of practice
• Closing remarks on change and leadership: Kenny Dillingham, ASU Sun Devil Football Coach

Beyond the event: Ongoing opportunities for business collaboration

Partner Day is just the beginning. Attendees will also learn about opportunities to engage with W. P. Carey beyond the event, including the following:

• Experiential learning opportunities that leverage student expertise to tackle real-world business challenges through projects, co-ops, internships, clubs, and hackathons.
• Advisory board membership to help shape W. P. Carey’s curriculum and initiatives.
• Educational programming partnership with W. P. Carey to design executive education and professional development tailored to your industry.
• Workforce recruitment to tap into ASU’s talent pipeline for internships and full-time hires.

Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, or build a strategic partnership with one of the nation's top-ranked business schools, Partner Day provides an invaluable opportunity to leverage W. P. Carey's expertise, connections, and industry knowledge to drive positive change in your company, industry, and Arizona's larger corporate community.

Register now and discover what's possible at W. P. Carey's Partner Day.