Schedule of Events

Friday
Apr
8

Saturday
Apr
9

Reunion 2022 Welcome Breakfast

Friday, April 8
8a.m. - 9a.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Fuel up on a continental breakfast while catching up with classmates in our new home in Manhattanville.

Leadership & the Impact on Business: A Fireside Chat with Dean Maglaras and Henry R. Kravis ’69

Friday, April 8
9a.m. - 9:45a.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Please join us for Leadership & the Impact on Business, a fireside chat with Dean Costis Maglaras and Henry R. Kravis ’69. More information regarding this session to come.

Manhattanville Tours

Friday, April 8
9a.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

SOLD OUT

We will be offering tours of Manhattanville every hour during Reunion daytime programming to a limited number of participants.

Note: Because spaces are limited, please sign up for only one tour on either Friday or Saturday. Thank you!

Artificial Intelligence: The Cutting Edge with Professor Daniel Guetta

Friday, April 8
10a.m. - 10:50a.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Strides in artificial intelligence and machine learning over the last few years have been nothing short of breathtaking. Algorithms can recognize faces, draft advertisements, detect fraud, and invest in the stock market. But how do those algorithms work (or not, as the case may be...)? And what kinds of risks do we expose ourselves to when we allow decision making to become increasingly automated? In this session lead by Professor Daniel Guetta, we will take a deep dive into some more recent advances in the field, followed by a critical discussion of some of the pitfalls that result.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Core Organizational Value with Modupe Akinola & James Gorman ’87

Friday, April 8
11a.m. - 11:50a.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Join Professor Modupe Akinola in conversation with James Gorman ’87, CEO & Chairman of Morgan Stanley and Co-chair of Columbia Business School's Board, as they discuss the fundamental need to embed diversity and inclusion within all facets of an organization to ensure success. Gorman highlights significant progress made at both Morgan Stanley and Columbia Business School, while underscoring diversity is not achieved overnight and continued action and effort is needed to further progress.

Reunion Luncheon

Friday, April 8
12:30p.m. - 1:45p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.

Investing in the Era of Climate Change with Professor Bruce M. Usher

Friday, April 8
2p.m. - 2:50p.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Avoiding a climate catastrophe will require implementation of climate solutions at an unprecedented pace and at global scale, and that will require an extraordinary amount of investment capital, an estimated $125 trillion by 2050 to decarbonize the global economy and limit warming to a manageable 2oC. Investing in the Era of Climate Change with Professor Bruce M. Usher explains the implications of decarbonization for investors and the role that investment plays in addressing climate change.

Strategic and Ethical Dilemmas in Autonomous Vehicle Technology with Professor Dan Wang

Friday, April 8
3p.m. - 3:50p.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Autonomous Vehicles once seemed like the stuff of science fiction, but their everyday presence could be achieved within our lifetimes. How should leaders weigh the market potential of investing in futurist technologies against the social challenges and ethical dilemmas that they might create? This interactive session with Professor Dan Wang will give participants an immersive taste of how future leaders are trained to reason through strategic uncertainty in the CBS classroom.

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Friday, April 8
6p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern |

Welcome Reception: 1st Year Reunion Classes

Friday, April 8
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | The Rainbow Room

Reconnect with old friends and classmates over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at our welcome reception.

Welcome Reception: 2019 Reunion Classes

Friday, April 8
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | Rainbow Room

Reconnect with old friends and classmates over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at our welcome receptions.

Welcome Reception: 25th - 50th Reunion Classes and Platinum Classes

Friday, April 8
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | Michael’s

Reconnect with old friends and classmates over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at our welcome reception.

Welcome Reception: 5th - 20th Reunion Classes

Friday, April 8
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Eastern | The Rainbow Room

Reconnect with old friends and classmates over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at our welcome reception.

Reunion 2022 Welcome Breakfast

Saturday, April 9
9a.m. - 10a.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Fuel up on a continental breakfast while catching up with classmates in our new home in Manhattanville.

Manhattanville Tours

Saturday, April 9
9a.m. - 3p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

SOLD OUT

We will be offering tours of Manhattanville every hour during Reunion daytime programming to a limited number of participants.

Note: Because spaces are limited, please sign up for only one tour on either Friday or Saturday. Thank you!

New Trade-offs in the Digital Economy with Professor Omar Besbes

Saturday, April 9
10a.m. - 10:50a.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

We have witnessed significant developments in the digital economy in the past decade. The potential of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions is substantial. At the same time, these solutions have also brought to the foreground a host of new challenges for organizations in terms of responsibilities, ethics, and risks. Come discuss the new trade-offs organizations will face with Professor Omar Besbes.

State of the School Fireside Chat with Costis Maglaras and Lacie Pierre ’22 MBA

Saturday, April 9
11:15a.m. - 12:15p.m. Eastern | Geffen Hall- Cooperman Commons

Join Costis Maglaras, Dean of Columbia Business School and the David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business, in this fireside chat with Lacie Pierre ’22, where they will discuss various new priorities for the School, the business school experience in the new space, and other updates about CBS.

CMC Lunch: Building Resilience and Compassion- For Self, For Others

Saturday, April 9
12:30p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

We have all experienced unprecedented disruption in our professional and personal lives during the pandemic. We have witnessed fundamental changes in the job market, along with every other aspect of our lives. In the career management center, we work closely with alumni and students to effectively apply strategies and perspectives that allow you to forge ahead when things get tough. In this workshop, we will coach you on mindsets, behaviors, and techniques to strengthen your emotional resilience and manage challenges with more courage and compassion. The workshop will be led by two certified leadership coaches from the CMC who specialize in topics related to resilience and wellness, Nancy Farina Johnston and James Wu ’13.

Reunion Luncheon

Saturday, April 9
12:30p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.

Reunion Luncheon for Class of 2021

Saturday, April 9
12:30p.m. - 2p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus- Robert Smith Dining Hall

Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.

Reunion Luncheon for Class of 2020

Saturday, April 9
12:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus- Robert Smith Dining Hall

Catch up with fellow alumni while relaxing in Columbia Business School's new Manhattanville campus. A wide array of food options will be available.

Alumni Class Lounge: 1st - 20th

Saturday, April 9
2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Unwind with friends, enjoy a snack, and experience our new Manhattanville campus as students would. This event is open for all classes 1-20th classes.

Alumni Class Lounge: 25th - 50th, Platinum

Saturday, April 9
2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

Unwind with friends, enjoy a snack, and experience our new Manhattanville campus as students would. This event is open for all 25th - 50th, Platinum classes.

Manhattanville Tour 1972 and Platinum Years

Saturday, April 9
3p.m. - 4p.m. Eastern | Manhattanville Campus

We will be offering tours at this time to a limited number of participants, this is a special tour for the 1972 class and Platinum year alumni.

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Saturday, April 9
6p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern |