Wharton Club Of DC

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Below

• 53rd Wharton Award Gala Celebrates Leading Alums: Celandra Deane-Bess W97 SVP Bank of America

  FEATURED

  5:45PM - 9:30PM Mon 1 Jun 2026 Eastern timezone

  Ed Forst WG88, Admin, US GSA; Jeff Gordon, WG96, SGK Wealth Advisors; Stephen Ruth, WPhD'71, AI Pioneer; Mika K. Standard, WVC21, Children's Hosp. Natl. Fdn.; John Steigerwald, WG95, CEO SGK Wealth Advisors; Nicole Totah W98C98, CEO Symmetry
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• 2026 Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Leading the Innovation Revolution in America & Beyond

  FEATURED

  8:00AM - 8:00PM Thu 1 Oct 2026 Eastern timezone

  AI   America's 250th Anniversary   American Dream   Angel Funding   Artificial Intelligence   Biggest Problems   COVID-19   Career Reinvention   Circular Economy   Coronavirus   Crisis Management   Crowdfunding   Cyber   Disruptive Technologies   Energy   Entertainment   Entrepreneurship   Equity   Funding   Future of Education   Future of Healthcare   Health care   Innovation   Innovation Revolution   Leadership   Leisure   Longevity Economy   Pandemic   Private funding   Public funding   Renewable energy   Solving World's Biggest Problems   Startups   Supply Chain Changes   Sustainability   Venture Funding   Wealth Distribution   Wellness   
  The Summit will feature 4 hours of general sessions/keynotes, The Future of Healthcare; Innovating to Scale a $1Billion+ Business. Plus: 3 tracks of 3 sessions each: Healthcare; Funding & Fintech; Transformative Technologies. All innovators & entrepreneur
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• Small Business Day Event 5/7

  

  1:30PM - 5:15PM Thu 7 May 2026 Eastern timezone

  Hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. and streamed live. Wharton Club Members and Guests are invited!
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• Coach MJ Tolan is a TEDx Speaker, 8-time Best Selling Author, and Two-time Cancer Warrior 5/12

  

  12:00PM - 1:30PM Tue 12 May 2026 Eastern timezone

  Coach M J Tolan is a TEDx Speaker, 8-time best-selling author, and two-time cancer warrior whose life’s work is anchored in one mission: helping people rise—especially children who need hope the most. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!
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• CATO: The Freedom to Give: Philanthropy, Civil Society, and the Limits of State Power 5/14

  

  4:00PM - 5:00PM Thu 14 May 2026 Eastern timezone

  Join us for a conversation on the importance of philanthropic freedom and what’s at stake when the state asserts authority over private giving.
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• Meet Geoffrey Thomas who will talk about "How A Mind Works!" 5/19

  

  12:00PM - 1:30PM Tue 19 May 2026 Eastern timezone

  A master hypnotist & seasoned entertainer, Geoff has helped thousands of people make positive changes Wharton Club members and guests are invited!
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Recent Events

Upcoming Events Below

• Children’s National Hospital: Nobelist Dr. Jennifer Doudna, CRISPR Co-Creator 4/28

  

  11:00AM - 12:00PM Tue 28 Apr 2026 Eastern timezone

  Join Us for the Annual Allistair Abraham, MD, Endowed Lecture. Wharton Club Members and Guests are invited to attend in person or on Zoom as this renowned scientist discusses her important work! If in person, we'll be having lunch after at Children's Hosp
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• Veterans Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey 4/28

  

  10:00AM - 12:00PM Tue 28 Apr 2026 Eastern timezone

  For Veterans Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey - Are you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Wharton Club members and guests are invited!
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• Clear the Air: Healthy Lungs, Healthier Lives 4/25

  

  10:30AM - 1:00PM Sat 25 Apr 2026 Eastern timezone

  Ready to start your journey? Come as you are, bring your questions and leave empowered. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!
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Latest News

2026 Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Leading the Innovation Revolution in America & Beyond

The Summit will feature 4 hours of general sessions/keynotes, The Future of Healthcare; Innovating to Scale a $1Billion+ Business. Plus: 3 tracks of 3 sessions each: Healthcare; Funding & Fintech; Transformative Technologies. All innovators & entrepreneur

Meet Steve Gurney, who will discuss "A New Perspective on Aging" 7/21

Steve Gurney is a nationally recognized leader and advocate in aging and longevity. He founded the Positive Aging SourceBook in 1990. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!

53rd Wharton Award Gala Celebrates Leading Alums: Celandra Deane-Bess W97 SVP Bank of America

Ed Forst WG88, Admin, US GSA; Jeff Gordon, WG96, SGK Wealth Advisors; Stephen Ruth, WPhD'71, AI Pioneer; Mika K. Standard, WVC21, Children's Hosp. Natl. Fdn.; John Steigerwald, WG95, CEO SGK Wealth Advisors; Nicole Totah W98C98, CEO Symmetry