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.
Location: Frick Forum
Location: Emerson Auditorium
Event guest MCs:
Amy Guthrey - EMBA 55
John Viviano - EMBA 47
Location: Emerson Auditorium
Refuel!
Give a warm welcome to Bean Sprouts Coffee at our first morning break! Grab a specialty brew, get your fix, and caffeinate for the day ahead.
|
Breakout 1 BH 130 |
Breakout 2 BH150 |
Breakout 3 BH 160 |
Breakout 4 BH 210A |
Breakout 5 BH 210B |
|
Sam Chun |
Ashley Hardin |
Minyuan Zhao |
Peter Boumgarden |
Bart Hamilton |
Refresh!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
|
Breakout 6 BH 130 |
Breakout 7 BH 150 |
Breakout 8 BH 160 |
Breakout 9 BH 210A |
Breakout 10 BH 210B |
|
Sam Chun |
Ashley Hardin |
Minyuan Zhao |
Peter Boumgarden |
Bart Hamilton |
Location: Frick Forum
|
EMBA Panel #1 BH 130 |
EMBA Panel #2 BH 150 |
EMBA Panel #3 BH 160 |
EMBA Panel #4 BH 210A |
EMBA Panel #5 BH 210B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AI: What should I know? How do I get ready? |
Life Pivots: Challenges and Charms |
When the Playbook Breaks: Strategies to Navigate the Chaos - No Fluff Here! Cyril Narishkin (25)
|
Margins and Medicine: Policy, Practice Helga Komen (57)
|
Strategies for Career Advancement in 2026 |
KING EMBA FORUM EMBA PANELS: Read for a more detailed description of the panel topics.
Sip & Refresh!
We welcome Corner 17 to the afternoon break! Swing by for a boba tea and give your energy a sweet boost.
|
EMBA Panel #6 BH 130 |
EMBA Panel #7 BH 150 |
EMBA Panel #8 BH 160 |
EMBA Panel #9 BH 210A |
EMBA Panel #10 BH 210B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seeing Around the Corners: Planning for an |
Navigating Moments of Uncertainty that Shape a Career |
Founder ←→ Investor: What Really Happens When Capital Meets Vision |
Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty |
Brainstorming: Ideas to Catalyze the EMBA Community |
KING EMBA FORUM EMBA PANELS: Read for a more detailed description of the panel topics.
Location: Emerson Auditorium
90 Minutes. 3-Minute Stories. Infinite Impact.
In this session, EMBA speakers share one of two narratives: either (1) moments of insight experienced during their EMBA program that reshaped the way they see the world, or (2) examples where EMBAs have extended a hand of fellowship that helped them, or cases where others have given them a leg up.
EMBA Panelists
- Swastika Bungley (59)
- Scott Keller (36)
- Saqib Salman (56)
- Margie Borges (59)
- Susan Gerard (50)
- Xin Wei (55)
- Drew Dubray (14)
- Erin Nazetta (58)
- Doug Pernikoff (46)
- Kirk Tebo (47)
- David Austin (40)
- Maria Nelson (53)
- Keith Waldrop (53)
- Michael Rombout (55)
Location: Bauer Hall 3rd Floor Atrium
Event guest MCs:
Amy Guthrey - EMBA 55
John Viviano - EMBA 47
