Stillman Speaks Spring Lecture Series Tackles Timely Business Topics
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A classroom of Stillman School of Business students
The Stillman School of Business continues its faculty lecture series, StillmanSpeaks, this spring with a lineup of timely, engaging talks designed to showcase the academic and industry expertise of Stillman faculty.
Free and open to students, alumni and prospective students, the events feature in-person and virtual sessions on topics that span marketing, leadership, AI, sports business and global events.
“StillmanSpeaks provides a platform for our faculty to share their expertise on the critical issues shaping today’s business environment,” said Wesley Pech, Ph.D., associate dean of academics and partnerships in the Stillman School of Business. “Through a combination of academic research and industry experience, our speakers aim to engage students, alumni and prospective students alike with timely, practical insights.”
Greg Licciardi
The spring series opens on February 2 with Adjunct Professor Greg Licciardi, M.B.A. presenting an in-person session based on his new book The Holy Grail of Marketing, How to Achieve Optimal Marketing Using AI and Beyond. The talk will introduce his proprietary framework and explore how it can be applied to modern marketing challenges, career growth and personal development.
The Kansal Clunker
On February 9, Ruchin Kansal, professor of practice in the Department of Management, presents The Kansal Clunker: The Car That Rebuilt Us in a virtual session. The talk centers on a dual-perspective memoir co-authored with his son and explores leadership, resilience and intergenerational learning through the lens of a cross-country road trip and car restoration project.
Dale Favors
On February 23, Adjunct Professor Dale Favors will present in-person “The Future of Work and the Influence of AI,” exploring how AI is shifting the use of human capital, influencing how organizations are automating routine tasks and how professionals should best address the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in an AI-driven universe.
Following the opening talks, Stillman Speaks will continue with a diverse range of topics led by faculty from across the business school. Learn more and register for all events here.
- March 16 - March Madness: The Root of College Sport’s Chaos - Len DeLuca, Michael Smith, Bryan Felt (in person)
- March 25 - Business Consulting: A Few Insights - Henry Amoroso (in person)
- April 1 - Cultural Intelligence in the Workplace - Ben Pincus (in person)
- April 15 - American Interest in the 2026 World Cup - Dan Ladik (virtual)
All talks will be from 6 - 7 p.m. on their respective dates, with all in-person events taking place in Bethany Hall, Room 118, on Seton Hall’s South Orange campus.
“StillmanSpeaks is part of the School’s broader effort to connect academic learning with real-world business challenges,” added Pech. “Each presentation is structured to provide meaningful takeaways and encourage dialogue on the evolving forces that shape industries and careers.”
