Annual Conference
The Annual Consulting Conference is BU Consulting Group's headline event which celebrates the contributions of industry professionals and offers a unique networking and learning opportunity for students.
10th Annual
Consulting Conference
BU Consulting Group is proud to host its 10th Annual Consulting Conference on Saturday, September 20th. Join us along with consulting professionals from some of the top consulting firms and over 100 other ambitious students for a day of panel discussions, networking and professional development. All students are welcome. Breakfast and lunch provided!
Event Agenda
Engage in discussions that broaden your understanding and inspire innovative solutions.
9:00 AM:
10:00 AM:
10:30 AM:
11:00 AM
12:00 PM:
1:00 PM:
2:15 PM:
3:15 PM:
3:30 PM:
Check-in and Networking
Introductions and Conference Kick-off
Opening Speeches
Fireside Chat with Mike Bentson
Lunch & Headshots
Becoming a Consultant Panels
Exploring Consulting Fields Panels
Closing Remarks
Closing Networking
Fireside Chat with Mike Bentson
Managing Director
Mike Bentson is a Managing Director at Inverto, BCG’s specialist consulting arm focused on procurement and supply chain. In his role as Managing Director, Mike is responsible for shaping client strategy, leading large-scale engagements, building long-term client relationships, and driving growth for the firm through thought leadership and team development.
Since joining BCG in 2015, Mike has worked with clients across industries to lead large-scale transformations, with a focus on direct procurement, supply chain strategy, and operational improvement. Prior to BCG, Mike held roles in supply chain and corporate strategy at Staples, Inc.
Mike holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a BSBA from Boston University. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Kate. Outside of work, he’s passionate about staying active—especially by finding new running routes around the city—and is always on the lookout for fun new restaurants to try.
Panels
Our Becoming a Consultant and Exploring Consulting Fields Panels offer a variety of insights into the world of consulting.
Becoming a Consultant
Landing the Offer
Insider tips to ace the consulting recruiting process
Inside Simon-Kucher
How growth strategy shapes big results
Life as a Consultant
The real story behind client work, travel, and teamwork
Winning Mindsets
The habits and thinking that set top consultants apart
Forging Your Own Path
From non-traditional backgrounds to a consulting career
Boutique Consulting
Small firms, big impact, and career growth opportunities
Exploring Consulting Fields
Early Career Advice
Managers share advice for building a strong start in consulting
Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting
Working in a fast-changing industry that impacts lives
Technology Consulting
Helping clients leverage tech to achieve their goals
Strategy Consulting
Shaping big-picture decisions that drive organizations forward
Financial Consulting
Turning financial data into strategic recommendations
Life After Consulting
Exploring diverse career opportunities beyond the consulting track
Alumni Companies
We are committed to bridging the connection between industry professionals and rising talent in the consulting field. Our events provide an exceptional opportunity for aspiring consultants to network and gain invaluable career insights.
