2025 X-Culture Student Conference
2025 X-Culture Student Conference
Date:
24 January 2025
Location:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA
Hosted by:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro and X-Culture
Number of participants:
The selection process is competitive. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrated excellence in past X-culture participation.
X-CULTURE BACKGROUND
- Since X-Culture was launched in 2010, over 120,000 students from 900 universities in 95 countries on six continents have completed the project. Of those, over 6,000 students were from UNCG.
- During the project, each UNCG student is on an international team. Each team is comprised of seven students, each from a different country. The team members develop consulting projects for real companies. Typically, there are a dozen client companies, each from a different country and different industry.
- This way, the students serve as international business consultants for a semester and thus gain international business experience while also working in international teams, dealing with time zones and cultural and language differences, and learning the challenges and best practices of international collaboration.
- X-Culture has also organized 15 Global Symposia, face-to-face meetings of the best students. Up to 150 students from 40 countries attend each event, which is held in a different country each time and typically lasts one week. Past symposia have been held in Canada, Italy, Poland, Thailand, and the U.S.
X-CULTURE STUDENT CONFERENCE AT UNCG
- This conference will provide a platform for X-Culture participants to showcase their work and share experiences.
- The X-Culture Conference will feature live presentations by students and guest speakers, with opportunities to network with peers, professors, and business professionals.
- Conference sessions include:
- Business Presentations: 3-4 students from the best teams presenting their reports.
- Teamwork Experience: Panel discussion with students and coaches discussing their experiences/challenges of working in Global Virtual Teams.
- Career Development: Panel sessions with corporate representatives and entrepreneurs discussing what it takes to succeed in the corporate world or start your own business.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
- Presentation Opportunities: Students will showcase their work and share insights from their international collaborations.
- Professional Development: Sessions with CEOs and industry leaders on career advancement.
- Networking: Connections with peers, professors, and potential employers from local companies.
- Internship/Job Opportunities: A “job market” where students can impress company representatives through their presentations and discussions.
- Recognition: Certificates, recommendation letters, and awards for exceptional presenters.
- Experience Sharing/Peer Inspiration: Students who just completed the X-Culture project will share their experiences and inspire the next cohort of X-Culture students, fostering knowledge transfer and excitement for the program.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
- By January 10
Apply to participate in the 2025 X-Culture Student Conference by completing the form below.
Link: 2025 X-Culture Student Conference Application - January 15
The students selected to present at the conference will be announced. - January 24
X-Culture Student Conference!
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NEXT STEPS
Please fill out the application form with the required information. We anticipate a competitive selection process, and we will notify selected participants as soon as possible.
We hope to see you in Greensboro this January for what promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Meredith Murray
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 (11:59 pm EST)