2024 Alternative Investments Day Photos

On September 26, 2024, the Wharton PE & VC Alumni Association and the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program hosted Alternative Investments Day in Philadelphia, bringing together a distinguished audience of alumni, industry leaders, and practitioners. With welcome remarks from Dean Erika James and dynamic sessions led by Wharton faculty, including Professors Joao Gomes, Maisy Wong, Kevin Kaiser, and Harris Program Academic Co-Directors Burcu Esmer and Bilge Yilmaz, the event offered exclusive insights into the evolving private equity and alternative investments landscape.

This event event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to hear from experts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and connect with peers in the alternative investments field.

Browse photos from the event below.

  • A group of four people standing in business attire, smiling at the camera, with a presentation screen displaying the date September 26, 2024, in the background.
  • A person speaking into a microphone during a presentation or panel discussion. They are sitting at a table with bottled water and another microphone. A partial presentation slide is visible in the background.
  • A small group of people engaging in conversation at a networking event. One person in a coral blazer and a conference badge is holding a coffee cup, smiling while talking to another attendee.
  • A person in a suit is speaking into a microphone at a podium. A banner for the Wharton University of Pennsylvania Harris Family Alternative Investments Program is in the background.
  • The image shows a conference or seminar setting with several attendees seated at round tables facing a speaker. The speaker is at the front of the room with a presentation screen displaying information about Erika H. James, Dean of The Wharton School of the University of
  • A person holding a microphone is speaking to another person who is listening and smiling. They are in a professional setting, possibly at a conference or meeting.
  • Two people are sitting and talking in a professional setting with microphones. There are water bottles on a table between them, suggesting a discussion or interview.
  • A person in a suit is speaking into a microphone at a panel discussion or seminar. They are seated at a table with several water bottles in front. In the background, there is a banner for the Wharton School's Harris Family Alternative Investment Program.
  • A person speaking into a microphone stands next to a banner for the Wharton University of Pennsylvania Harris Family Alternative Investments Program.
  • A group of four people in business attire, wearing name tags, standing together indoors. Some are holding coffee cups, suggesting a professional networking event or conference.
  • A person in a suit is speaking and gesturing with a microphone in hand at a conference or seminar. Several audience members are seated at round tables with water bottles and notebooks, some appear to be taking notes. The setting is a formal conference room with
  • A person in a suit is speaking into a microphone at a professional event, standing beside a Wharton School banner that reads "Harris Family Alternative Investments Program."
  • A person speaking into a microphone at a podium, with a background banner displaying "Wharton University of Pennsylvania Harris Family Alternative Investments Program."
  • A person is speaking into a microphone, standing next to a podium, with a Wharton School banner in the background.
  • A speaker is presenting to an audience in a conference room. The presentation slide reads "Transformative Tech - How AI is Shaping Investment Strategies." The setting includes a Wharton School banner and individuals seated at tables.
  • A person is giving a presentation at a conference, speaking into a microphone. Attendees are seated around tables, listening attentively. The setting is professional, with a banner in the background indicating affiliations.
  • A person in a suit is speaking into a microphone in a conference or meeting setting. In the background, there are attendees seated at tables, and a banner is partially visible.
  • Two people smiling, wearing name tags in a professional setting with tables and chairs in the background.