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.

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!

2026 Economics Ph.D. Symposium

Monday, April 27–Tuesday, April 28
Darla Moore School of Business, Rooms 334 and 105
See the agenda and register to attend
SC Economic Policy Center (SC EPiC)

Please join us for two days of scholarship and networking at our second annual PhD Symposium. This year, we have expanded the event to include PhD candidates from nearby institutions, and we hope to connect these promising young scholars with potential mentors in our region as well as with policymakers and policy professionals across South Carolina. We would be delighted to have you join us for this event as another opportunity to bring academics and non-academics together in meaningful conversation and exchange.

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
Get more information and register to participate

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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