Hosting a Club-Led Conference or Case Competition at Yale SOM

Learn more about the process to applying, and what you can expect as your Club considers hosting such events.

Applications for AY 23/24 are now closed and will re-open on March 25th for AY 24/25

Considerations before applying

Is my Club in a good place to host this?

Will this actually achieve the goals?

Is there a better way to reach your objectives?

Title of your event, and the Club hosting having given approval prior to applying.

Your preferred dates and spaces, understanding there is no guarantee until after the committee reviews.

Your conference theme, and initial agenda (don't worry, it's a draft, but show us you've done the research!)

The expected audience size, and which target audience(s) you are hoping for with your event.

A well-researched budget, showing initial draft on expenditure, AND how much sponsorship you're looking for.

A well-researched exploratory list of potential speakers and/or judges, and their details.

Application Process

Complete the Application

Applications for hosting in Academic Year 24/25 opens on March 25, 2024 and due by April 22, 2024 11:55 PM.

Applications submitted after April 22 will not be accepted.

Apply via this link.

Attend Mandatory Training

As part of the application process, all Clubs wishing to host these events must attend the mandatory 1-hour training provided by AASL. At least two-organizers per event must attend.

If you do not attend, your application will not be considered.

Sign the Agreement

If approved, you will be sent the Agreement Document, containing your tailored core deadlines and the responsibilities of the student team. It also contains all policies associated with events of this size.

You will be asked to accept, sign, and return by a given deadline.

Attend the Workshop

Over the summer we'll send out the core deadline reminders to your Outlook calendar, including the Fall Planning Workshop.