2026 CAP Alliance Annual ConferenceSunday, April 19, 2026 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School - St. Louis, Missouri The Future of our workSkills - Clients - Workplace |
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Maxine ClarkFounder, Build-A-Bear Workshop & Former Chief Executive Bear
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We are thrilled to announce that Maxine Clark will serve as our Day 1 Keynote Speaker!
Maxine is an accomplished consumer retail leader, board member, social entrepreneur, and investor in women- and minority-owned businesses.
As the Chief Inspirator of The Delmar DivINe, she spearheads a transformational real estate initiative that created the Midwest’s first collaborative hub for not-for-profit organizations. Prior to launching The Delmar DivINe, Maxine was the Founder and Chief Executive Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the global retail company that reshaped the customer experience through personalization and interaction.
Maxine also teaches in Olin’s Women in Leadership program, serves as the CEO and President of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation, and sits on several regional boards dedicated to education, innovation, and community impact.
We are honored to welcome Maxine and look forward to the insights she will share from her remarkable career spanning the for-profit, not-for-profit, and higher education sectors.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMING SOON!
Our full conference program will be released soon, and we can’t wait to share what’s in store. This year’s conference will feature a mix of general sessions and concurrent sessions designed to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about specific topics that matter most to you, learn from standout leaders, and explore new ideas alongside peers from across the field.
Beyond the educational programming, we’re building in plenty of time for networking (and fun!). Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new people, or expanding your professional circle, you’ll find multiple opportunities to engage throughout the conference.
We’re also excited for you to experience St. Louis! We’ll help you make the most of your time in St. Louis, both inside and outside the conference. Stay tuned! More details are on the way!
GENERAL SESSION & SPEAKERS
Mental Health Considerations for Coaches Vice President, Utilization Management – Optum Behavioral Health Happiness: Simple Secrets to Smart Living Associate Dean for Student Affairs / Director of Research & Analytics – WashU Vice Dean – Olin Business School, WashU President's Address Director, Career Management – The University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
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CONCURRENT SESSION & SPEAKERS
Program Management Community of PracticeSenior Associate Director Alumni Career Services – MIT Sloan School of Mgt. Senior Associate, Career Advancement Center – IE Business School, Madrid, Spain Coaching Executive Presence Senior Director, Career Center for Working Professionals - NYU Stern School of Business |  
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ABOUT THE CAP ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The CAP Alliance Annual Conference is the only professional development event focused entirely on the needs of career services professionals serving Part-Time MBAs, Executive MBAs, and alumni of MBA degree programs. Alliance members attend to share best practices, hear from speakers, and generate new ideas with peers from top MBA programs from around the world. The 2026 CAP Alliance Annual Conference will be held at Olin Business School, Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.To join the CAP Alliance Annual Conference, your university must be a current member school. For more details on University Membership, please contact membership@capallianceglobal.org