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 Day

This event brought together a distinguished audience of alumni, industry leaders, and practitioners, offering exclusive insights into the evolving private equity and alternative investments landscape.

View a photo recap of Wharton Alternative Investments Day here.

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M&A Market and Deal Flow with Paul J. Taubman

The Harris Program welcomed Paul J. Taubman, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of PJT Partners for a conversation for Wharton students.

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Paulo Passoni gives a keynote speech at the WHALAC conference.

Wharton Latin American Conference

This conference establishes an open and multicultural forum to generate and discuss ideas about the future of Latin America.

View a photo recap of the WHALAC Conference here.