Reconnect 2024 Schedule
May 2-5, 2024
Reconnect is your opportunity to reengage with your classmates, network with graduates from across the years, attend gatherings for alumni community groups, and hear from world-renowned faculty at lifelong learning events.
Here’s what you have to look forward to when you attend Reconnect 2024:
Thursday, May 2
Enjoy a drink with classmates, friends, and alumni guests at this reunion event that brings back memories of Pub Night, Midweek at the Midway, and TNDC. Limited space is available. This is a first come, first served event. Registration does not guarantee entry.
Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.
Room 621
Chicago, IL 60611
Friday, May 3
Alumni and current students are invited to coffee, discussion, and community with opportunities to network and learn more about Chicago Booth initiatives.
This event is in partnership with Chicago Booth Women's Network (CBWN).
Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.
Room 621
Chicago, IL 60611
Keynote speaker Paul Singer, founder and president of Elliott Investment Management L.P., will converse with Anil Kashyap, the Stevens Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and Finance at this year's Management Conference. Afternoon breakout sessions, led by top Booth faculty and renowned business leaders, will follow immediately after.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
Alumni celebrating a reunion in 2024 are invited to class-specific receptions. Visit your class page for details on location and time.
Saturday, May 4
State-of-the-school address with Dean Madhav Rajan
11 a.m. in Room 104
Free Expression at the University of Chicago and Beyond
11:15 a.m. in classroom C25
Rob Gertner, the Joel F. Gemunder Professor of Strategy and Finance; John Edwardson Faculty Director, Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, Chicago Booth; and Tony Banout, the Executive Director of the Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry
Highlights from the New Venture Challenge
11:15 a.m.in Room 104
Moderated by Steven Kaplan, the Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and Mark Tebbe, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Harper Center
5807 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Shuttles will be running between Gleacher Center and Harper Center for attendees.
*Back to Booth is supported by the Fred G. Steingraber/Kearney Endowment. The endowment supports lifelong learning among Chicago Booth alumni.
Alumni and their guests are invited to join us a family-friendly celebration for all reunion classes begins in the Rothman Winter Garden.
Below is the schedule of tours that will be offered first come first serve:
1 p.m. Art Tour of Carper Center
1:15 p.m. Robie House Tour
1:30 p.m. University of Chicago Admissions Tour of Campus
2:15 p.m. Robie House Tour
Harper Center
5807 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Shuttles will be running between Gleacher Center and Harper Center for attendees.
Sunday, May 5
Connect with fellow Black alumni at this annual Reconnect brunch. Enjoy networking, learning about upcoming initiatives, and celebrating the CBAA community.