Business & leadership student conference
Keynote Speakers
Workshops
Networking
Competitions
see you in Las Vegas in 2024!
March 11-12, 2024 at Caesars Palace
AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference is designed to give Indigenous students and professionals access to relevant business information and expertise, offering a variety of activities geared specifically to enhance and expand educational experiences beyond what is taught through traditional academic methods. During the conference, students compete for prizes in business plans, community projects, and elevator pitches, where they are offered leadership roles to gain valuable presentation, organizational, and project management skills and experience.
Students: $300
Advisors: $325
Business Professionals: $375
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Business plan competition
The Business Plan Competition is an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge and enhance business, leadership, and entrepreneurial experience. The competition is an educational experience for students to learn the process of creating and presenting a business plan. Each business plan will be created and submitted by Chapters through the combined efforts of all participating students with the guidance of business mentors and AIBL advisors. A business plan stage presentation will be presented as a team at the National Conference.
We encourage Chapters to participate if they are interested in:
- creating positive change within their local Indigenous community.
- starting a business, idea, plan, or project.
- enhancing conceptual, organizational, and oral presentation skills.
The competition is separated into three divisions; High School, Tribal College, University and has a first, second, and third place winner:
- 1st: $1,000
- 2nd: $500
- 3rd: $250
Chapter of
the Year
The Chapter of the Year Competition is an opportunity for students to highlight the unique and dedicated work of their AIBL Chapter. The competition is an educational experience for students to learn the process of creating a stage presentation summarizing yearly Chapter leadership activities including educational activities, community service projects, social activities, fundraising efforts, and integration of Indigenous culture. Each stage presentation will be created and submitted by Chapters through the combined efforts of all participating students with the guidance of AIBL advisors. A chapter of the year stage presentation will be presented as a team at the National Conference.
We encourage Chapters to participate if they are interested in:
- creating positive change within their local Indigenous community.
- sharing how they are actively involved with leadership, culture, community service, and fundraising activities.
- enhancing conceptual, organizational, and oral presentation skills.
The competition is separated into three divisions; High School, Tribal College, and University with a $1,000 cash prize in each category.
elevator pitch
The Elevator Pitch Competition is an opportunity for individual students to give a 60 second speech about a business idea, plan, or project, what they would do, and why someone should hire, partner, invest, or collaborate with them. The competition is an educational experience for students to learn the process of quickly describing a business, idea, plan, or project to their dream prospect if fate placed them in an elevator – where they only have the time it takes to get from the bottom to the top of the building to pitch their business idea.
We encourage Chapters to participate if they are interested in:
- creating positive change within their local Indigenous community.
- starting a business, idea, plan, or project.
- enhancing conceptual, organizational, and oral presentation skills.
There are 25 open slots to compete. The competition has a first, second, and third place winner:
- 1st: $300
- 2nd: $200
- 3rd: $100
advisor of
the Year
Advisor of the Year honors one AIBL Chapter Advisor for their dedication, hard work, support, and community engagement efforts.
leadership roles
MC
Setup + Registration
AV + Tech
Stage Assistant
Social Media
AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference is looking for AIBL students eager to gain and strengthen valuable leadership, presentation, and project management skills. Role perks include:
- Free conference registration
- $500
Advertisement support
AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference is an opportunity to promote your product, service, or business to Indigenous students and professionals. Purchasing an ad supports AIBL Student Chapters. The student chapter receives a 50% commission for each advertisement sold while gaining a valuable lesson from the selling experience. The remaining 50% supports conference marketing and promotional materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hotel & Accommodations
The host hotel is Caesars Palance Las Vegas and can be booked through the RES Conference page.
There are fun and safe activities to do in Las Vegas that do not involve late nights, gambling, and partying. Checkout our Safe & Fun Guide.
Submission Deadlines
All deadlines are the due dates listed on the competition portal, PST 11:59 pm.
Refunds
Refunds will be honored until the registration closing date of Feb 2.
Attire
Business casual for the main conference and business formal or more upscale attire for the awards banquet.
Event Transportation
Uber, Lyft, or taxis are the best way to get around Las Vegas.
Medical Emergency
AIBL is not responsible for costs associated with medical emergencies.
Las Vegas Strip Urgent Care
(702) 677-2644
In-room care
QuickFix Urgent Care
(702) 790-0284
3200 S Las Vegas Blvd #2000, Las Vegas, NV 89109
– Sun: 10-7 pm
– Mon/Tue: 10-8 pm
Sunrise Hospital
(702) 961-5000
3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109
– 24 hours