Regional Conference
Academic Year 2024-2025
On November 8th, 2024, AMA at Pace University held the annual Regional Conference with the theme “X Marks the Spot.” The goal of the event was to give students insights into the different pathways within marketing through panels, activities, and a keynote speaker, helping them discover what they’re interested in. Attendees heard from interns and marketing professionals from companies such as AMC Networks, Paramount, and L’Oreal, providing advice and inspiration to those passionate about business.
Panels
Student Intern Panel
Students from Pace University and Baruch College dove into their internships, explaining what a day in their life looks like and how they secured their professional opportunities. They also shared tips on how to utilize the universities’ resources to discover and land internships.
AMA Alumni Panel
Four alumni returned to share their post-grad career journeys at companies such as Cisco, Paramount, and Publicis Groupe. They went into depth on the ways AMA has benefitted them after college, showing students the value of being involved with the organization.
Professional Panel
Our Professional Panel featured marketers from the beauty, banking, and information technology industries. Panelists took students through their career pathways and diverse experiences in marketing, providing them with insight into opportunities within the field.
Keynote Speaker
Chris Epple - Vice President of Marketing at Harman International
Chris Epple serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Harman International, overseeing consumer marketing, public relations, digital, social, retail, and new product marketing in North, South and Central America. He shared his career journey with students, highlighting how he’s grown personally and professionally through each of his roles.