Hosted annually by the Jones Graduate School of Business since 2010, the Rice Customer-Based Strategy Symposium is a premier forum for exchanging innovative ideas on customer-centered strategy planning and execution.
Blending peer-reviewed research from leading academics with industry trends and insights from senior executives and CEOs, the symposium fosters a dynamic environment for learning and networking.
The Unshakeable Organization: Strategy fuels it. Employees live it. Customers love it.
Join us on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Ion in Houston, TX.
• Keynote sessions led by CEOs, executive directors and prominent academics • Valuable networking opportunities for professionals and students • Diverse sectors including education, energy, technology, healthcare and industrial services
President, Advantage Asset Management and Precision Surfaces International
Session III: "Ambition Meets Success: Young CEOs Rewrite the Strategy Playbook"
It’s a great opportunity to hear practical advice from leaders and the tough decisions they’ve faced during strategy planning. This symposium is essential for students, professionals and executives to step back from the daily grind and put renewed focus where it matters.