Global Forum Archives

Bold Thinking in the Bay: Wharton Spotlights San Francisco’s New Leadership and Unique Culture

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Bold Thinking in the Bay: Wharton Spotlights San Francisco’s New Leadership and Unique Culture Dean Erika James sat down with Jackie Reses and Mayor Daniel Lurie for candid conversations on leadership, disruption, and the future of cities. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, two cornerstone conversations spotlighted…Read More

Wharton Experts Unpack the AI Revolution

Professor Kartik Hosanagar and Professor Ethan Mollick speaking at Global Forum San Francisco

Wharton Experts Unpack the AI Revolution Forum speakers shared research, strategies, and real-world applications shaping AI's next chapter. Generative AI is no longer theoretical, it’s operational. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, Wharton alumni, faculty, and friends explored how AI is reshaping business execution, leadership models, and…Read More

Inventing What’s Next: Wharton Leaders Explore Innovation in a Changing World

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Inventing What's Next: Wharton Leaders Explore Innovation in a Changing World At the 2025 Forum, innovation wasn’t a buzzword — it was a call to action. Innovation is not an add-on, it’s an imperative. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, three dynamic sessions showcased how Wharton alumni…Read More

Global Forum San Francisco 2025

Dean Erika H. James and Jackie Reses W'92 seated on stage with a Wharton School backdrop.

The 57th Forum was a resounding success! Speakers and attendees — thank you for your contributions. You helped us bring the best of the Wharton School's global network to San Francisco for an unforgettable learning experience. Dean James Reflects on Forum Success Forum Presentations Available for Download Jonathan Coslet—Macroeconomic…Read More

Brazil’s Booming Progress: A Look at the Country’s Rise

Brazil's Booming Progress: A Look at the Country's Rise Key developments for Brazil in domains such as financial innovation, environmental sustainability, and agribusiness were also on full display throughout the weekend. “It’s a very entrepreneurial society,” Roberto Sallouti, W'94, said during a keynote conversation with Wharton Dean Erika James. Sallouti, CEO…Read More

Wharton Global Forum São Paulo 2024 Recap

The 56th Forum was a resounding success! Sponsors, speakers, and attendees — thank you for your contributions. You helped us bring the best of the Wharton School's global network to São Paulo, Brazil, for an unforgettable learning experience. Quick Takes on Big Ideas 3 Sessions You Need to Know About…Read More

Unlocking Potential: Experts Discuss AI’s Role in the Future of Business, Education, and Society

Unlocking Potential: Experts Discuss AI's Role in the Future of Business, Education, and Society Vice Dean of AI & Analytics Eric Bradlow brought exciting information from the Wharton School to São Paulo, Brazil. He talked about the brand-new AI & Analytics Initiative and what it means for the School, in…Read More

Global Brands and Global Fans with Dean James and the NFL’s Gerrit Meier

Global Brands and Global Fans with Dean James and the NFL's Gerrit Meier Dean Erika James took the Wharton Global Forum stage with Gerrit Meier, the head of NFL International, for a fascinating conversation that drew parallels between the Wharton School and the NFL. During the session, which was moderated…Read More

March 2016 – Kuala Lumpur

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Revisit Highlights from Kuala Lumpur Thank you to all of our Forum attendees, speakers, and sponsors! Recognizing Our Wharton Forum Coordinators Fermin Fautsch, WG’86 Sasibai Kimis, W’00 Charles Lim, ENG’89, W’89 C.L. Donald Lim, ENG’86, W’86 Mirzan Mahathir, WG’87 Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, W’90 Photos From The Event Look back…Read More

June 2016 – Amsterdam

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Revisit Highlights from Amsterdam Thank you to all of our Forum attendees, speakers, and sponsors! Recognizing Our Wharton Forum Coordinators Mark de Jonge, WG’06 Kate Gaertner, WG’00 Sheila Ghosh, C’92 Brian Hannon, GEN’96 Finn McClain, G’98, WG’98 Dimple Sahni, WG’05 Defne Saral, ENG’96 James Simon, WG’00 John Terwilliger, C’83, W’83…Read More