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The 52nd Wharton Global Forum:
A 25-year history, a New York City first
Join Wharton for the first Wharton Global Forum ever in New York City, home to Wharton’s largest alumni population. New York City is the quintessential location to showcase Wharton’s greatest strengths and bring together alumni leaders in business, government, academia, and philanthropy to make a lasting impact on a world that needs Wharton more than ever.
From Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett
Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise
Wharton Global Forums bring you up to speed on the latest business challenges and opportunities.
Industry
Insights
The powerful Wharton brand is a magnet for the most influential people in global business. No other business school draws world leaders and the highest-level executives to share their perspectives and vision exclusively with alumni.
Cutting-Edge Research
Our top-ranked faculty teach budding entrepreneurs and the next generation of investors, and they partner with major companies to solve fundamental business problems. Their expertise has immediate real-world application. Wharton Global Forums put their best work on display.
Lifelong
Learning
The best leaders never stop learning. Step into the classroom and absorb the latest knowledge from Wharton’s expert faculty for a refresher on topics from modern finance, analytics, technology, business innovation, and more.
Networking Opportunities
More than 60 percent of Global Forum attendees are high-level decision makers, and two-thirds are Wharton graduates. Reunite with friends and classmates and make a connection that can jumpstart your next business deal or venture.
Wharton Global Forums bring you up to speed on the latest business challenges and opportunities.
Industry Insights
The powerful Wharton brand is a magnet for the most influential people in global business. No other business school draws world leaders and the highest-level executives to share their perspectives and vision exclusively with alumni.
Cutting-Edge Research
Our top-ranked faculty teach budding entrepreneurs and the next generation of investors, and they partner with major companies to solve fundamental business problems. Their expertise has immediate real-world application. Wharton Global Forums put their best work on display.
Lifelong Learning
The best leaders never stop learning. Step into the classroom and absorb the latest knowledge from Wharton’s expert faculty for a refresher on topics from modern finance, analytics, technology, business innovation, and more.
Networking Opportunities
More than 60 percent of Global Forum attendees are high-level decision makers, and two-thirds are Wharton graduates. Reunite with friends and classmates and make a connection that can jumpstart your next business deal or venture.
Featured Speakers
A-list speakers — leaders in business, government, media, academia, and the nonprofit world — share their deep expertise and elite insider perspectives with the Forum audience. Visit this site frequently for a growing list of speakers who reflect the global nature and influence of the Wharton network.
Featured Speakers
A-list speakers — leaders in business, government, media, academia, and the nonprofit world — share their deep expertise and elite insider perspectives with the Forum audience. Visit this site frequently for a growing list of speakers who reflect the global nature and influence of the Wharton network.
Organizing Committee
Members of the Forum’s Organizing Committee play a key role in shaping the Forum’s format and content, wielding the power of Wharton’s alumni network to create an experience like none other.
Honorary Chairs
Bill Mack, W'61
Co-Founder and Chairman,
Mack Real Estate Group
Marc Rowan, W’84, WG’85
Co-Founder, Senior Managing Director, and Director
Apollo Global Management
Co-Chairs
David Blitzer, W’91
Senior Managing Director and Head of Tactical Opportunities
Blackstone
Josh Harris, W’86
Co-Founder, Senior Managing Director, and Director
Apollo Global Management
Scott Mills, W’90
President
BET
Executive Committee
Maria Baum, WG’94
Chief Executive Officer
Tracy Anderson Method, LLC
Alex Gorsky, WG’96
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Johnson & Johnson Corporation
Eric Lane, W’96
Global Co-Head of the Investment Management Division
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Jeff Smith, W’94
Managing Member, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Starboard Value LP
Kenny Beck, WG’87
Chief Executive Officer
CEO Connection
Chairman
Wharton Club of New York
The Venues
The 52nd Wharton Global Forum is taking place at some of New York’s most famous destinations, old and new. Attend the Forum and then experience New York’s 24-hour energy.
Kick-Off Reception
Oculus
Forum Venue
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Celebration of Wharton
New York Public Library
Schedule