FEATURED FAQs
What is the Forum on Entrepreneurship Series?
The Forum on Entrepreneurship Series brings St. Mary's students, high school students, university leaders, alumni, sponsors, and the greater San Antonio community together for meaningful conversations with distinguished executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
How do I register for an event?
Please visit the Register page and select the event and registration type that applies to you. Registration options are available for St. Mary’s students and employees, individual paid attendees, sponsors, and high school attendees.
How do I become a sponsor?
Please visit the Become Our Sponsor page to review sponsorship opportunities and select the package that best fits your organization. Sponsorships support scholarships and enhanced learning experiences for Management student majors in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track.
When do I need to register?
To help ensure space is available, all attendees are encouraged to register no later than two weeks before each event. Seating is limited, and late registration may not always be available. If plans change, attendee substitutions are welcome prior to the event.
How do existing sponsors submit attendee names?
Existing sponsors should visit the Register page and select "Sponsor Event Registration" then make the appropriate selections.
What is the cost for an individual walk-in attendee?
Individual walk-in registration is $130 per event.
Can sponsors update attendee names later?
Yes. Sponsors may submit or update attendee names closer to each event as needed by logging in, and clicking "Modify" event registration details.
Do students and employees attend free?
Yes. St. Mary's students and employees may attend at no cost when registering through the "Students / STMU Employees" on the Register page.
How are sponsor funds used?
Sponsorship funds help support scholarships and enhanced learning experiences for management student majors in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track at St. Mary’s University, while also sustaining the Forum on Entrepreneurship Series.
How do St. Mary's students and employees register?
St. Mary’s students and employees should visit the Register page and select the "Students / STMU Employees" button.
What is Friends of the Forum?
Friends of the Forum is a special giving opportunity that supports scholarships and enhances learning experiences for students in the Management major at St. Mary’s University in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track through the Forum on Entrepreneurship Series.
How do high school attendees register?
High school attendees should visit the Register page and select "High School" then make the appropriate selections.
How do I share dietary restrictions or accessibility requests?
Please note any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs during the registration process. We will accommodate dietary needs to the best of our ability. Breakfast is served buffet style, so options may be limited. For venue-specific accessibility accommodations, attendees are encouraged to contact the venue directly.
Who do I contact if I need help?
If you need assistance with registration, sponsorships, or further event questions you email directly to forum@stmarytx.edu . Thank you.
Additional FAQs
Who should attend the Forum on Entrepreneurship Series?
Who should attend the Forum on Entrepreneurship Series?
The series is open to St. Mary's students and employees, sponsors, alumni, community members, business professionals, and invited high school attendees.
Where are each of the events being held?
Where are each of the events being held?
Each event is scheduled to be held at The Witte Museum, Dawson Family Hall, unless otherwise announced/updated.
Please refer to the event details listed on the Schedule page for location information for each event and for important updates.
What time do each of the events begin and end?
What time do each of the events begin and end?
Please refer to the Schedule page for each event's timing and program details and for important updates.
How do I register for an event?
How do I register for an event?
Please visit the Register page and make the appropriate selections. Contact us at forum@stmarytx.edu if you need assistance.
Do I need to register for each event separately?
Do I need to register for each event separately?
You can register at the same time for all events, but registration needs to be completed for each event. You should receive a confirmation showing which events you registered for. If it doesn't specific what you thought you registered for, please email forum@stmarytx.edu that same day. Thank you.
Can I register for more than one event?
Can I register for more than one event?
Yes. Visit the Register page and make the appropriate selections. Contact us at forum@stmarytx.edu if you need assistance.
Can I change my registration after I submit it?
Can I change my registration after I submit it?
If you need to update your registration, please login to your account and select, "Modify" and modify your registration by updating what you would like to do with your event. If you can't remember your password just simply reset it. You can also go to your confirmation email and log in that way. If you still have trouble, please email forum@stmarytx.edu for assistance. Thank you.
Will I receive a confirmation email after registering?
Will I receive a confirmation email after registering?
Yes. A confirmation email will be sent after your registration is completed. Please do not delete this email in case you'd like to "Modify" your registration later.
How do I become a sponsor?
How do I become a sponsor?
Please visit the Become Our Sponsor page to review sponsorship opportunities and select the package that best fits your company. Sponsorships support scholarships and enhanced learning experiences for Management student majors in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track.
What sponsorship levels are available?
What sponsorship levels are available?
Available sponsorship levels are listed on our Become Our Sponsor page along with the related benefits and opportunities.
Can sponsors select specific events in the series?
Can sponsors select specific events in the series?
Yes. If you are unable to attend one of the events and would like to inquire about attending a future event instead, please contact the event office or email forum@stmarytx.edu to discuss available options. Thank you.
How do existing sponsors submit attendee names?
How do existing sponsors submit attendee names?
Existing sponsors may click on the Register page and then the Sponsor Event Registration button to provide the event names for each event to submit the names of those attending.
Do sponsors need to submit attendee names at the time of sponsorship purchase?
Do sponsors need to submit attendee names at the time of sponsorship purchase?
Not necessarily. Sponsor attendee names may be submitted later, closer to each event. It is strongly encouraged to submit names at least two weeks in advance of each event in order to receive confirmation that each name is accurately correct and all the details are ready to go for each event and planned accordingly.
Can sponsors update attendee names later?
Can sponsors update attendee names later?
Yes, Sponsors may update attendee names as needed before each event.
How are sponsor benefits and included seats managed?
How are sponsor benefits and included seats managed?
Sponsor benefits and included seats are based on the sponsorship level selected. Additional details are provided on the Become Our Sponsor page. If assistance is needed, please contact office or email forum@stmarytx.edu.
Who do I contact with sponsorship questions?
Who do I contact with sponsorship questions?
Please visit the Become Our Sponsor page for sponsorship details and for further support please contact our office at forum@stmarytx.edu.
What is the cost for an individual walk-in attendee?
What is the cost for an individual walk-in attendee?
Individual walk-in registration is $130 per event.
What is included with registration?
What is included with registration?
Registration includes admission to the selected Forum event. Additional event details are provided on the Schedule page.
Is breakfast included?
Is breakfast included?
Yes. A buffet breakfast is included. Please refer to the Schedule page for specific event details for the selected Forum event for program and hospitality information.
Is parking available?
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is currently available at The Witte Museum. Refer to the Schedule page for information and details for the selected Forum event based on updated program and hospitality information.
What payment methods are accepted?
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepted payment methods will be shown during checkout for applicable registrations and sponsorships. A payment plan is also available and setup in the system already. If you require a different payment plan, please us at forum@stmarytx.edu . Thank you.
How do St. Mary's students and employees register?
How do St. Mary's students and employees register?
St. Mary's students and employees should register by going to the Register page and making the appropriate selections provided.
Do students and employees of St. Mary's attend at no cost?
Do students and employees of St. Mary's attend at no cost?
Yes. Students and employees of St. Mary's University may attend at no cost by visiting the Register page and selecting the "Students / STMU Employees" button.
What should I do if I have trouble with SSO registration?
What should I do if I have trouble with SSO registration?
If you experience difficulty with SSO (Single Sign-On) registration (only used for St. Mary's attendees), please contact the event office for assistance at forum@stmarytx.edu. Thank you.
How do high school attendees register?
How do high school attendees register?
Please visit the Register page and select "High School" button. Contact us at forum@stmarytx.edu if you need further assistance.
Is there a cost for high school attendees?
Is there a cost for high school attendees?
No. High school attendees may attend at no cost through the appropriate Register page once they have been invited.
Can a teacher or school representative register multiple students?
Can a teacher or school representative register multiple students?
Yes. Please visit the Register page and make the appropriate selections if your school has been invited. If you need additional assistance, please contact our office at forum@stmarytx.edu. Thank you.
What is High School Table Sponsor?
What is High School Table Sponsor?
High School Table Sponsor is a special giving opportunity that supports scholarships and enhanced learning experiences for Management majors in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track through the Forum.
What is E&I Experience Fund?
What is E&I Experience Fund?
The E&I Experience Fund provides support for business tours, special programming, mentoring opportunities, and enhanced learning experiences that help Emerging Entrepreneurs Program scholars in the Management with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track connect classroom learning with real-world business exposure.
How do I pay for additional sponsor engagement opportunities?
How do I pay for additional sponsor engagement opportunities?
You may add a Friends of the Forum, High School Table Sponsor or E&I Experience Fund gift during your registration process. If selected as part of your registration, your additional sponsor engagement opportunities gift(s) should be included in your checkout total.
What should I do if I can no longer attend?
What should I do if I can no longer attend?
If you can no longer attend, please login to your account and cancel your registration quickly by going to "Modify" your registration. If you have difficulty, please contact our office by emailing forum@stmarytx.edu.
Who do I contact if I have registration questions?
Who do I contact if I have registration questions?
Please visit the Home page for event support contact information or email forum@stmarytx.edu.
Who do I contact if I need assistance event day?
Who do I contact if I need assistance event day?
Please visit the Home and FAQs page for assistance with any event-related questions. If you have any additional needs please contact our office or email forum@stmarytx.edu. Thank you.
Can I still join after the series has begun?
Can I still join after the series has begun?
Yes. Depending on availability, individual attendees and sponsors may still participate after the series has begun. Discounts apply to sponsors. If you have difficulty choosing your selections, please contact us to discuss available options or email forum@stmarytx.edu. Thank you.