After you have officially registered for MBA's 95th Annual Convention & Expo, you may purchase tickets to these convention events.

 

Chairman's Luncheon

Monday, October 20
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker: Chris Gardner
Self-made Millionaire, CEO, Author and Motivational Speaker

Attend the Chairman's Luncheon as Chris Gardner tells his extraordinary life story thru struggling as a homeless, single-parent and becoming founder and president of a successful Chicago-based brokerage firm, Gardner, Rich & Company. It is a powerful illustration about the value of perseverance in the face of difficulty. His story has captured everyone's attention, including Hollywood. Look for a film about his life, starring Will Smith in December 2006 and don't miss his corresponding book, The Pursuit of Happyness.

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Ticket Price: $135/person $1350/table
Preferred seating is given to those who reserve an entire table.

Sports Luncheon

Tuesday, October 21
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker: Steve Young
Pro Football Hall of Famer (Class of 2005), Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, and
Co-founder and Managing Director, Sorenson Capital

Attend the Sports Luncheon to hear from Steve Young, pro football hall of famer (class of 2005), former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and co-founder and managing director for Sorenson Capital. Young has shown his leadership abilities both on and off the football field. He made his mark in the NFL history books as the all-time highest rated quarterback. Since his days with the San Francisco 49ers, Young dedicated himself to numerous charitable causes and building an impressive business resume. Currently, he is co-founder and managing director for Sorenson Capital, a new private equity investment firm headquartered in Utah, aimed at making small — to middle-market buyouts and growth equity investments. Attend this session and be inspired by Young’s experiences as a professional athlete and business leader.

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Ticket Price: $135/person $1350/table
Preferred seating is given to those who reserve an entire table.

Club MBA Dinner & Show

Tuesday, October 21
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Jay Leno
Host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

Jay Leno follows in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson and is the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Leno has his own unique late-night style with a combination of humor, talk and entertainment. As one of the country’s premier comedians, Leno’s personable style and reputation for being one of the hardest working people in show business have earned him millions of fans worldwide.

Fab Four
The Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles

The Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs, the Fab Four will make you think you’re watching the real thing. This loving tribute and incredible stage show will bring you classic hits like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” "Yesterday” and “A Day in the Life,” and it is sure to take you down memory lane.

Ticket Price: $199/person $1990/table
Preferred seating is given to those who reserve an entire table.