**Cognizant Leadership Summit** **Location:** Virtual **Date:** Thursday, August 14th, 2025 **Are you ready to grow?** At Cognizant, we’re crafting a culture that enables outstanding outcomes. Forget business as usual. This is about pursuing some of the world’s most exciting, groundbreaking technologies; inspired solutions that improve the lives of millions across the globe. Our workplace thrives on ideas and opportunities. Everyone is encouraged to challenge convention. Cognizant is the place where purpose comes to life, engineering modern businesses. We work with brands we love and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. **Program Overview:** The Cognizant Leadership Summit is more than just a seminar or a series of talks — it’s an interactive experience of discovery that brings together the brightest and most diverse undergraduate students. You’ll explore the career possibilities at Cognizant that are yours to build, and network with Cognizant professionals. Built into this outstanding one-day virtual event is an insider’s look at Cognizant and our application process. Plus, all Leadership Summit participants are given early first access to application links for Cognizant internship openings after the event. **Event Agenda:** + Gain an understanding of the partnerships that drive Cognizant’s innovation forward. + Hear from leaders and other early career talent associates about life at Cognizant. + Participate in recruiter lead breakout sessions covering a variety of topics in our industry. + Learn how Cognizant’s values impact our associates. **Qualifications:** + Current second-year status at an accredited college or university. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. + Eagerness to learn and adapt to a corporate environment. + Proven leadership skills. **Eligibility:** + To apply, students must be in the second year of a two-year community college or a four-year BA/BS program, in business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at an accredited university or college in the United States for the 2024-2025 academic year. + Permanent US work authorization is required. **Benefits:** + Access to Cognizant’s resources, networks, and events. + Professional development opportunities. + Exposure to a variety of career paths within the organization. **Interested candidates should submit the following documents:** + Resume Application Deadline: June 30th, 2025 Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.