IBC is the longest running student conference held by the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Since its inception 17 years ago, IBC has continually provided students and industry professionals knowledge of the changing international business environment from different perspectives.

Past Themes:
2008 – FUELING GLOBALIZATION: Rethinking Resources in an Integrated Economy
2007 – THE HUMAN FACTOR: Changing the Face of Global Business
2006 – ASIA: Strategies for Competitive Advantage
2005 November – CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH: 2010 and Beyond
2005 January – SUCCESS IN ASIA PACIFIC: Business Tactics for the Future

Past Speakers:
George Moen, President, Blenz Coffee
Norm Lo, VP of Asia Pacific, Research in Motion
The Honourable Colin Hansen, BC Minister of Economic Development
Bruce Aitken, President & CEO, Methanex Co.
Derek Fry, President, Visa Canada
Robert Moore, VP of Corporate Communications, Hudson’s Bay Company
Wayne Chmiel, Director – Global Marketing, McDonald’s Corporation
Kenji Tomikawa, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc.