The Latin American Business Conference is an annual event organized by LAHBA that brings together Haas and UC Berkeley students, alumni and faculty, as well as other members from the San Francisco Bay Area business community who are interested in Latin America. In its sixth edition held in April 2015, the conference hosted 180 attendees and had prominent speakers from Walmart, Uber, Duke Energy, SunPower among other companies and other successful entrepreneurs from Latin America who are currently working in the Bay Area. The aim was to create an environment for developing in-depth conversations by matching two very different leaders of the same space.

Asia Business Conference: The Berkeley-Haas Asia Business Conference is the largest student-run Asian conference in the West Coast. This year, the conference took place on March 6, 2015 at the San Francisco Marriot in Union Square.

Please join us for the inaugural talk in

The Egon and Joan von Kaschnitz Lecture Series

Christian Gollier (Toulouse School of Economics)

Evaluation of Long-Dated Investments Under Uncertain Growth Trend, Volatility and Catastrophes

Monday, November 10, 2014
10:30am—noon,  Cheit Hall, C320

Fall 2014: Mega-FTAs and the Global Economy: This conference will examine the origins, evolution, and impact of mega-FTAs, focusing on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).  More specifically, paper writers will explore both the political and economic dynamics of these accords, the implications for the WTO and other trade arrangements, the security implications of mega-FTAs, and the implications for Taiwan.

About GSVC

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into businesses that will have positive real world impact. Founded in 1999 by MBA students at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the GSVC culminates each year with the Global Finals and Conference at Berkeley in April, gathering teams from around the world and Bay Area professionals for a day of learning and networking. GSVC has evolved into a global network supported by an international community of volunteer judges, mentors and student organizers and a partnership of premier business schools in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

In 2013, GSVC received 650 entries from nearly 40 countries.  Previous years’ finalists include Husk Power, Revolution Foods, and d.light design. Since its inception in 1999, the GSVC has awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars to emerging social ventures and has introduced early-stage social venture entrepreneurs to the investment community.

The Latin American Business Conference

The Conference is the Berkeley Haas’ Latin and Hispanic Business Association most important event, contributing to fulfill its vision of becoming a leading organization inside our university. Held annually at Haas since 2010, the Conference is a full-day event, featuring highly respected business and political leaders who share their experiences and insights. It is a space for learning, sharing and debating about current trends and business opportunities.

About the Latin and Hispanic Business Association (LAHBA)
LAHBA is one of the largest student-run associations of the Haas School of Business. LAHBA unites students from all backgrounds who share an interest in Latin America, organizing and sponsoring activities to heighten the cultural, economic, and political awareness of the region at Haas and UC Berkeley.

If you are interested in sponsoring LAHBA or participating in future LAHBA conferences and events, you can contact: lahba@haas.berkeley.edu