Student Initiatives at Sloan
Learn more about the student-organized initiatives and how they allow students to test the skills they are building.
Conferences and Competitions
Students organize professional conferences, competitions, and hackathons throughout the year.
Treks
MIT Sloan treks are a form of student-led and organized travel, usually sponsored by a Sloan club.
Student Initiatives: Ideas Made to Matter
Each academic year, MIT Sloan students plan and host professional conferences focused on a particular region, industry, or theme. These conferences bring business, government, and thought leaders from around the world to MIT Sloan's campus and the Cambridge area to share their insights with students and professionals.
For students who get involved, organizing a conference is a chance to practice management in action — building networks, developing leadership skills, and gaining hands-on experience running a large-scale event. Attending a conference is equally valuable: it's an opportunity to dive deeper into a specific industry or geography while supporting the work of your peers.