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One Day. Endless Impact.

 

This forum features engaging sessions on current and emerging business trends. The agenda also includes interactive breakout discussions and opportunities to reconnect and expand your professional network. Some highlights of the day include thought-provoking workshops led by Olin faculty, alumni, and regional experts and panel conversations showcasing bold ideas and real-world insights. 

Throughout the day, you’ll have ample opportunities to strengthen your WashU EMBA ties, celebrate accomplishments, and contribute to the program’s growing reputation for impact and innovation.

The day concludes with a cocktail reception and informal dinner — a chance to continue connecting and toast to shared successes.

 

May 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM — May 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Registration + Breakfast

Location: Frick Forum

May 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM — May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Session 1: Welcome

Location: Emerson Auditorium

Event guest MCs: 
Amy Guthrey - EMBA 55
John Viviano - EMBA 47

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Dean Mike Mazzeo
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Markus Baer
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John Horn
May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM — May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Session 2: Faculty Topics Overview

Location: Emerson Auditorium

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Minyuan Zhao
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Sam Chun
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Peter Boumgarden
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Ashley Hardin
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Bart Hamilton
May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM — May 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Break
May 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM — May 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
2A: Faculty Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1 Breakout 2 Breakout 3 Breakout 4 Breakout 5
Sam Chun         Ashley Hardin     Minyuan Zhao     Peter Boumgarden Bart Hamilton    

 

May 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM — May 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Break
May 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM — May 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
2B: Faculty Breakout Session
Breakout 6 Breakout 7 Breakout 8 Breakout 9 Breakout 10
Sam Chun         Ashley Hardin     Minyuan Zhao     Peter Boumgarden Bart Hamilton    
May 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM — May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Session 3: Lunch

Location: Frick Forum

May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM — May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Session 4A: EMBA Panels
EMBA Panel #1 EMBA Panel #2 EMBA Panel #3 EMBA Panel #4 EMBA Panel #5

AI: What should I know? How do I get ready?

Life Pivots: Challenges and Charms Out-of-the-Box Thinking Mistakes Made; Lessons Learned Strategies for Career Advancement in 2026


*EMBA alum panelists to be announced

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM — May 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Break
May 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM — May 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Session 4B: EMBA Panels
EMBA Panel #6 EMBA Panel #7 EMBA Panel #8 EMBA Panel #9 EMBA Panel #10

Seeing Around the Corners - Planning for an Uncertain Future

Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges Strategies for Bootstrapping, Startup Financing, Growth Capital, and Exit Planning Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty Brainstorming: Ideas to Catalyze the EMBA Community


*EMBA alum panelists to be announced

May 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM — May 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Break
May 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM — May 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Session 5: Light Bulb Moments/Extending a Hand

Location: Emerson Auditorium

EMBA alum collaborators to be announced

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Cathy Dunkin
May 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM — May 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Session 6: Closing Thoughts + Cocktail Reception + Dinner

Location: Bauer Hall 3rd Floor Atrium

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Ron King