Building partnerships through collaboration.
UB Business Day consists of 30 sessions across five time slots throughout the day by numerous presenters. Session descriptions for each time slot are below.
Use this checklist to keep track of which sessions you registered for.
Explore UB's new ROT waste collection system and its role in advancing campus Zero Waste goals. This session will combine program overview with practical and logistical guidance, covering waste sorting, collection procedures, operational responsibilities, centralized collection systems, and implementation strategies that support a successful campus-wide transition.
This presentation explores the full lifecycle of philanthropic giving at the University at Buffalo, from initial engagement to lasting impact, highlighting the collaborative roles of University Advancement, the UB Foundation, and campus partners. Through strategic fundraising, fund utilization, and stewardship, UB transforms donor generosity into meaningful outcomes that advance student success, faculty excellence, groundbreaking research, and institutional priorities. By examining each stage of the donor journey, this presentation demonstrates how philanthropic investments are carefully managed and applied to create measurable, long-term benefits for the university community and beyond.
At UB, getting a project across the finish line can mean wearing a lot of different hats. You may be planning an event one minute and ordering tote bags the next. The UB Brand Site is full of tools and resources designed to make those jobs a little easier. In this session, we’ll explore what’s available on the brand site to help simplify these tasks, save time and take the guesswork out of your projects.
Step inside the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (IAD) to explore how UB is advancing innovation, collaboration and real-world impact through AI. Learn about recent leadership and staff changes, discover how AI Clinics are connecting experts across disciplines to pursue major research opportunities, and see how students in the IADEAS Studio are tackling real-world challenges. We’ll also spotlight how IAD is sharing groundbreaking AI research across UB’s campuses and discuss what’s next for the institute. Join us for an engaging look at the people, projects and partnerships shaping the future of AI at UB.
Whether conducting research, performing field work, or simply enjoying the outdoors, understanding environmental hazards is essential for staying safe. This presentation highlights common outdoor risks, including tick-borne illnesses, insect exposures, heat and cold stress, poison ivy, wildlife encounters, and poor air quality resulting from wildfire smoke. Attendees will learn practical tips and prevention strategies that can be applied both on the job and during recreational activities. By increasing awareness and preparedness, participants will be better equipped to safely navigate outdoor environments.
This interactive session will give participants an opportunity to understand, engage in, and observe step-by-step how a unit’s budget is planned. This session is intended for those who do not have regular interactions with budget development and is an opportunity to understand the considerations in multi-year planning.