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Hilton Denver City Center
Denver, Colorado
July 23 - 24, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Networking with the MDSA
1:00 PM-5:00 PM | ROOM TBD
Spend time networking and connecting with the next generation of marketing scholars.
PHD Project Reception Dinner And Awards
7:00 PM-9:00 PM | Sheraton 3
Present MEFA Memorial Awards:
Jerome D. Williams Excellence in Mentorship Memorial Award
Dr. Rebeca Dellegrazie-Perren
Geraldine “Gerri” Rosa Henderson Early-Career Memorial Award
Dr. Esther Uduehi
Friday, July 24, 2026
Welcome
7:45 PM-8:00 PM | ROOM TBD
Panel Discussion - The Evolving Nature of a PhD Career
8:00 PM-9:15 PM | ROOM TBD
In a time when doctoral careers are expanding well beyond a single traditional model, this featured conversation brings together leaders whose professional journeys reflect the breadth, adaptability, and public relevance of PhD training. Through candid reflection and forward-looking discussion, panelists will examine how scholars navigate pivotal career decisions, translate academic expertise into broader leadership roles, and respond to the changing expectations of higher education, industry, and civic life.
The discussion will explore how PhDs can build meaningful careers through faculty leadership, academic administration, public service, and interdisciplinary influence. Attendees can expect thoughtful insights on reinvention, long-term impact, and strategies that can help them pursue opportunities across evolving professional pathways.
Scheduled Panelists:
Break
9:15 PM-9:30 PM | ROOM TBD
Networking and Research Connections
9:30 PM-10:30 PM | ROOM TBD
The evening closes by moving from inspirational career planning to action through purposeful conversation around potential academic research ideas. Designed as an energizing networking experience, this session will encourage participants to exchange emerging questions, identify shared scholarly interests, and explore opportunities for collaboration across institutions, methods, and topic areas.
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