Events

Events at the Moore School include program-affiliated admissions events, social/networking events, recruiting events and awards events. You can search the calendar by areas in the school such as alumni or degree programs, or by event titles.

The Folks Center for International Business at the Darla Moore School of Business and the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences present:

Trade and Diplomacy Forum: The Realignment of Global Trade

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
4:30-6:00 p.m.
W. W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall, Moore School
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AI in Action: Business Innovation and Workforce Transformation

Thursday, April 16-Friday, April 17
Gateway 737, Columbia, SC
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AI in Action brings together industry leaders, faculty, and university partners to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping business innovation, workforce needs, and sector strategy across South Carolina. The summit will feature a keynote address, panels in energy, healthcare, and risk/insurance, and breakout sessions focused on building education and R&D partnerships.

SECOND ANNUAL

Moore Leadership Summit

Thursday, April 23
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Three Rivers Room at Gateway 737
Registration is required. Registration deadline is April 10.
Get more info on activities and speakers.

This year’s Summit is centered on the theme Leading with Purpose—exploring how individual and organizational purpose shape leadership decisions, culture, and impact, particularly amid rapid change and emerging technologies such as AI. The day will bring together business leaders, nonprofit executives, alumni, and friends of the Moore School for thoughtful dialogue and practical insight.

The working agenda includes:

A keynote address from Boyd Blanchard, CEO of Blanchard Machinery
A panel on Purpose and Leadership, featuring leaders from business and the nonprofit sector
A second keynote by José Salibi Neto, global entrepreneur and author
A forward-looking panel on Leadership and Purpose in an AI World
Facilitated table discussions throughout the day to encourage reflection and exchange
Cocky will be stopping by during lunch for photos and to add some Gamecock spirit to the day!

Darla Moore School of Business Master's Hooding Ceremony

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6-8 p.m.
The Koger Center
1051 Greene St., Columbia, South Carolina
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Alumni Events

The Moore School regularly hosts events in Columbia and around the globe as well as virtual events online.
View the schedule and register for an upcoming event.

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