On January 26, 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 epitomizes our dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion within the investment community. Our goal at the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program is not only to facilitate a rich learning environment but also to highlight the vital role of women in shaping the future of the investment landscape. By bringing together a distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists, the conference has provided our MBA students and attendees with unparalleled insights into the complexities of investing and leadership. It presented an opportunity to engage, inspire, and empower the next generation of investment leaders.”
-Burcu Esmer, academic co-director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program
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.
Wharton Women in Investing curated an exciting line-up of keynote speakers, through the help of Harris Program Academic Co-Director Burcu Esmer. Below, morning keynote speaker Alisa Wood, partner at KKR, speaks in conversation with moderator, Elizabeth Qian.
The conference also included panel discussions on female leadership, investing across strategies, ESG & sustainability, value creation, and portfolio ops with speakers from Carlyle, Warburg Pincus, Apollo, L Catterton, Springboard Growth Capital, GIC, Viking Global, and more.
Below, Katrina Rowe moderates a panel discussion with Lori Wach, Tracey Gamble, and Liz Gordon on female leadership in investing.
Between networking opportunities, participants continued learning from keynote speakers. Below, afternoon keynote speaker Pauline Brown, WG, founder and author of Aesthetic Intelligence, addresses an engaged audience.
Conference participants were able to network and engage in discussions between panels and keynote speakers.
The Harris Family Alternative Investments Program sponsored the Wharton Women in Investing Conference.
Wharton’s Women in Investing was founded in January 2021 by a group of MBA women who are passionate about improving gender diversity within the investing industry.
The closing keynote speaker event featured Global Head of Citi Private Bank Ida Liu, WG, and Sarah Chen-Spellings, Beyond the Billion co-founder and managing partner.
