The Future of Alternative Investments Starts Here

The Harris Family Alternative Investments Program focuses on private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and investment management. The Harris Program is a global hub for the development of cutting-edge research in alternative investments, which is integrated into the Wharton School’s curriculum, and presented in public forums. It is a program that furthers the exploration of the theory and the practice of investing in this asset class, bringing together practitioners, alumni, students, academics, and policymakers.

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Wharton Alternative Investments Summit: For Rising Leaders in Private Equity

This exclusive event was designed for recent Wharton alumni from working in private equity and related fields. Attendees heard from leading voices in the industry and reconnected with peers who are shaping the future of alternative investments.

View a photo recap of the Summit here.

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Fireside Chat on Private Equity with Dan Zilberman

The Harris Program welcomed Dan Zilberman, WG’01, global head of capital solutions and co-head of financial services at Warburg Pincus for a fireside chat.

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Wharton Women in Investing Conference

The fourth annual Wharton Women in Investing Conference brought together professionals, students, and industry leaders for a day of thought-provoking discussions and networking.

View a photo recap of the conference here.