ClubFest Table Assignments and Participation Reminder

Thank you to everyone who signed up to table at ClubFest—we’re excited to see your clubs in action! Table assignments will be shared early next week with those who submitted a request.

If your club missed the deadline, you won’t have a designated table or be listed on the event map. That said, we still encourage you to participate! Consider reaching out to clubs with a similar mission to ask about sharing space or leaving materials at their table. You’re also welcome to swing by the event to check for any last-minute openings.

We’re looking forward to a vibrant and welcoming ClubFest—thank you for helping make it happen!

Conference, Hackathon, & Case Competition Planning Fall Kick-Off Session

Attend this session if you are planning a Sloan student-led conference, hackathon, or case competition.  We will discuss ideal planning timelines, planning tools available to you, sponsorship process, speaker best practices, leading a team, and more.

This will be an opportunity to meet other students planning conferences this academic year and key Sloan staff stakeholders/advisors/supporters.

Friday, September 5, 2025 10AM-11AM
RSVP on SloanGroups

Fundraising Workshop Series
Calling all Conference Leads and Clubs Looking to Raise Sponsorship!

SLO has organized a 3-part workshop series to support your planning and executing successful conferences and reaching your organizational goals.

Whether you're new to organizing or looking to enhance your skills, you'll gain insights into key trends, inclusive planning strategies, and essential fundraising techniques.  By participating, you will

• Understand what motivates sponsors and how those motivations are evolving.
• Learn the core principles of inclusive, effective conference planning.
• Practice concise, compelling communication for fundraising and beyond.
• Explore ways to build lasting relationships with philanthropists and sponsors.

Make-Up Club Leader Training Sessions

If your club missed the spring club leader trainings, be sure to send at least one officer to the two sessions below.  Attendance is required to be eligible for senate club funding this academic year.

• Inclusive Leadership & Sloan Club Management Basics: September 11, 2025 11:30AM-1PM
• Club Finances & Event Planning Training: September 16, 2025 11:30AM-1PM

📢 New Required Session for all Club & Conference Leads: Leadership in Community

• A deeper understanding of MIT’s values—excellence, curiosity, openness, respect, belonging, and community—and how they translate to organizational culture.
• Practical strategies for conflict resolution and addressing harmful situations in both academic and professional settings.
• Tools to strengthen collaboration, trust, and inclusion in teams.
• Time for personal reflection on how your values shape the leader you will be in your career.

Club Kick-Off Event Planning

As you prepare for your club’s kick-off events, please keep these key points in mind:

• No events before ClubFest
• Check the SloanGroups calendar and list of dates at the end of this newsletter to avoid conflicts
• Post all official club events to SloanGroups
• Pay close attention to which events require additional registration on Atlas
• Find other event planning tips here

Additional Key Dates to Avoid Scheduling Conflicts

Questions? Consult the Student Group Leader Handbook
Contact Student Life or Book an Appointment with Us!
List of current club officers here!