Events
Explore recent events organized and sponsored by the Harris Program:
February 9-10, 2024: Wharton Latin American Conference
The Wharton Latin American Conference is the world’s largest LATAM conference organized by MBA students. The conference’s mission is to establish an open and multicultural forum to generate and discuss ideas about the future of Latin America, debate key business opportunities and challenges of our region, and generate a concrete path forward toward economic development, social equality, and political stability.
View a photo recap of the WHALAC Conference here.
January 26, 2024: Wharton Women in Investing Conference
Wharton Women in Investing held its third annual conference at Convene in New York City. The conference theme was growth and good governance as investors.
The Wharton Women in Investing conference is an empowering event sponsored by the Harris Program, designed for women and allies eager to navigate the dynamic world of investing. This conference offered a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and explore the latest trends in investing.
View a photo recap of the Wharton Women in Investing Conference here.
November 16, 2023: Fireside Chat with Sachin Khajuria
Sachin Khajuria, author of Two-and-Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win, visited Wharton for a fireside chat about how to succeed in private equity.
This event was moderated by Harris Family Alternative Investments Program director Burcu Esmer and hosted by the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program, the Wharton Undergraduate Private Equity and Venture Capital Club, and the Wharton MBA Private Equity and Venture Capital Club.
View a photo recap of the fireside chat here.
October 17-18, 2023: The Future of Finance Forum
The Wharton School gathered leading thinkers in academia, practice, and government for the inaugural Future of Finance Forum. Roundtable sessions and fireside chats explored the most pressing current issues in finance under the theme, “Paradigm Shift: Powering with Innovation & Financial Technology.”
Discussions encompassed the post-banking crisis landscape and the new order of the global banking ecosystem, explored the global framework and existential risks associated with artificial intelligence, dissected the most promising avenues for sustainable investments, scrutinized the complex policy matters surrounding digital assets and digital currencies, and weighed the implications of an instant payment system on financial inclusion.
View a recap of the Future of Finance Forum here.
May 19, 2023: Global Allocators Summit
Top allocators from around the world gathered to share insights and best practices on investment strategies and portfolio management. This exclusive event offered a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with some of the most prominent names in the industry.
Participants uncovered the key challenges, emerging trends and strategic considerations faced by global allocators through open forum and discussion.
View a recap of the Global Allocators Summit here.
September 26, 2022: Global Investor Series
The Global Investor Series consists of interviews, educational videos, and focused articles aimed to engage with the international investor community to learn about technical considerations that investors face when investing or fundraising globally.
This series is moderated by Ziad Sarkis, Director of Research at the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program, and highlights experiences, advice, and best practices relating to the private equity community on subjects including but not limited to forming a new fund, fundraising from institutional investors, performing a fund due diligence, and creating value.
Learn about the Global Investor Series here.
Stay in the know about upcoming events by signing up for Finance at Wharton’s newsletter!