2023 Annual Alumni Forum & Dinner
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Welcome back! Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association (WPEVCAA) is delighted to invite our global community of Wharton and UPenn alumni investing in private equity, venture capital or other private alternative investment strategies to join us for our first in-person event in recent years this spring at the New York Athletic Club. The annual Alumni Forum & Dinner has been a hallmark event over the past two decades attracting over 150+ WPEVC members and alumni to re-connect and re-engage around the common bond of both the Wharton/UPenn education and the alternative investment industry expertise.
WPEVCAA is the only alumni club dedicated to serving the interests of the 4,000+ UPenn and Wharton alumni who are investment professionals around the globe. EVENT DETAILSDate: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 3:30 PM Registration opens; 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019 (212) 767-7000 Note: Members only event Bundled Tickets (Membership + Event) must be purchased by SUNDAY, April 16 at midnight ET. Additional pricing and registration information below.
 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
timing subject to change
| 3:30PM | Registration Opens |
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| 4:00PM | Perspectives in a Changed Environment - An investor panel representing PE, VC, Real Estate and Infrastructure Hosted by Women in PE & VC Open to all attendees
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| 5:00PM |
Concurrent Roundtables - Join your PE & VC peers for a facilitated discussion on topics including:
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Insights from Fund Founders: Building a Successful Fund and Investing Today
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Rethinking the Value Creation Playbook: An Operating Partners Point of View
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What's Next for the Family Office
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Cocktails & Networking | |
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7:00PM |
Dinner & Featured Program | |
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8:30PM |
Drinks & Continued Networking |
DOOR PRIZES 
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Grant Thornton is offering tickets for 2 to see Bryan Adams at Madison Square Garden, Friday June 9th at 7:30 pm to one lucky winner. To make it even better, the tickets are in the posh Grant Thornton corporate suite!
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The Mantis VC team and specifically Alex and Drew are inviting two winners (and their +1) to an exclusive experience in Las Vegas to
enjoy time with the duo beforehand and a performance of The Chainsmokers at Encore Beach Club or XS Las Vegas. The prize also includes a room at Encore Las Vegas for the night of the show. Several dates to choose from - afternoon or evening.
Bring your business cards for entry into each drawing. Winners will be chosen and announced during the dinner and attendees must be present to win!
TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Members - Event Ticket:
Alumni - $260
Recent Grads ('18-'22) - $185
This option will not be available after Sunday 4/16 at midnight ET. If you need to process a membership application, or want to purchase a Bundled Ticket, you must do so by Sunday. If your schedule is uncertain, submit your membership application or renew NOW, so you at least have the option to purchase a late ticket on Monday.
Alumni - $360
Recent Grads ('18-'22) - $285
**This ticket is open only to Wharton/UPenn Alumni who meet the definition of a member. Advisors, investment advisors, investment bankers or other service providers are not eligible and will be refunded.
Table of 8 - For your firm or class year:
This price includes a reserved table with signage, 8 tickets to the event + membership to any alumni who qualify
Email Jen Simons at jsimons@wpevc.org for additional information and the private link
Thank you to our Annual Corporate Sponsors!
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Thank you to our Forum & Dinner Sponsors!
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ADDITONAL DETAILS
Membership Eligibility:
Investment professionals include those who are investing equity capital in venture stage companies, growth equity, buyouts, real estate, take-privates, or secondaries from a dedicated firm, family office, institutional limited partners, or professionals who manage third party fund-of-funds targeting the private equity and venture capital space. Funds must be closed at the time your application is submitted. Mezzanine debt/private debt and entrepreneurs/angel investors who invest actively in private companies may also qualify.
Cancellation Policy:
Questions with registration or log-in: