Events and Activities

Hospitality Summit

The Hospitality Summit features panels ranging from career opportunities in hotels, food and beverage industries to event planning. Hear from industry experts and learn about the various career paths available in the hospitality industry. All core business functions are needed, so whether you're interested in management, sales, accounting/finance, marketing, or technology, this event is for you! 

The Pineapple Forum

The Pineapple Forum is a series of presentations by hospitality professionals
and SJSU alumni to discuss the career opportunities in the hospitality, tourism and event industry.  All events are free and open to students.

You will learn about:

  • Trends in the Hospitality, Tourism & Event Industry.
  • Career opportunities and career path in the Hospitality, Tourism & Event
    Industry.
  • Networking and connecting with experienced industry professionals and SJSU alumni.
  • What you can do to prepare yourself while in school.

Register at https://forms.gle/xzDdVGQrAUt7ZXG18 to receive events updates.

Fall 2022 Schedule

Thursday, Sept 15 from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: Student Union 3A/B
Topic: Careers in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry
Presenter: Panda Express
Flyer for this event [pdf]

 

Monday, Sept 19 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Student Union 3A/B
Topic: Careers in the Hotel Management Industry
Presenter: Evolution Hospitality
Flyer for this event [pdf]

Tuesday, Sept 20 from 12:00 PM -1:15 PM
Location: Student Union 3A/B
Topic: Careers in Food Service Management Companies
Presenter: Bon Appetit
Flyer for this event [pdf]

 

Thursday, Sept 22 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Student Union 2A/B
Topic: Careers as an Event Planner
Presenters: Brea Carrilo, Owner, Events by Brea
Midge Walterhouse, Owner, MW Events
Flyer for this event [pdf]

Monday, Sept 26 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Student Union 3A/B
Topic: Careers in the Global Hotel Industry
Presenter: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Flyer for this event [pdf]

Tuesday, Sept 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Student Union 3A/B
Topic: Careers as a Corporate Event Planner
Presenters: Katalina Beltran, Event Manager, Maritz
Global Events @ Google
Constante JR Burgos, Event manager, Cisco
Flyer for this event [pdf]

 

Wednesday, September 28 
Pebble Beach Special Events Management Team (SEMT)
1:00 PM Information Session
2:30 PM Reception

Please email hospitality@sjsu.edu or call (408) 924-3000 for questions or additional information.