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Keynote David Morey's New Bestseller: Innovating Innovation - Free for Summit Attendees

who Register from April 12 to Thursday, April 18, an extra bonus in addition to Early Bird rates! Described by renowned Wharton Professor Jerry Wind as "The battlefield manual for change leadership."

Gary Shapiro, President & CEO of CTA (Cons. Tech. Assn.) to Speak at Wharton DC Summit

Author of Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation to be part of the May 7 Summit's Midday Panel of Top Experts on how today's disruptive technologies transform how business is done and society itself

Outstanding Keynote, General Session, and Panel Speakers at 2019

The 2019 Wharton DC Innovation Summit Features Thought Leaders in 4 Sessions each of Disruptive Technologies, Funding, and The Future of (Healthcare, Work, Cities, Food) Tracks, plus IP Workshop

5th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit New Website is Up!

Summit Features Outstanding Keynotes, General Session & 3 Breakout Tracks: Disruptive Tech, Funding, Future of (Cities, Food, Healthcare, Cities. Everyone interested in Innovation & Entrepreneurship invited!

5th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Disruptive Technologies - Your Path to the Future

Our 2019 Summit again connects innovators & potential funders, other resources. 3 tracks: Disruptive Technologies (e.g., AI/Big Data, Blockchain, 5G); Funding (VC/Angel, Pitchmasters, 2 more); Future of Healthcare, more. Rates rise 3/31

Special Rates at Canopy by Hilton for Wharton DC Innovation Summit Attendees

Rates valid until April 22 for those attending the Summit. Can get special rates for this trendy hotel just one block from the Summit at Pinstripes, Pike & Rose, N. Bethesda, MD

Headliners Book Event: After Virginia Tech: Guns, Safety, and Healing in the Era of Mass Shooting

Award-winning journalist Thomas Kapsidelis & VA Tech massacre survivor Kristina Anderson will explore experiences of survivors in decade after deadliest mass shooting on a college campus. Wharton Club Members & Guests welcome.

Headliners: Jean Case's New Book - Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs & Purpose

Case currently serves as Chairman of Board of National Geographic Partners and on boards of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure & White House Historical Association. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Rapidly Growing List of Strategic Partners for May 7 Wharton DC Innovation Summit

Attendance by Members & guests of top groups expands your universe of potential partners, customers, funding sources & colleagues: 4 Ivy Clubs, Chicago Booth B-School, Amer. Sustainability Leaders. Council, Soc. of Physician Entrepreneurs

Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Exec Chair of Beyond Meat, To Open 2019 Summit

Seth Goldman, who also Innovation Catalyst for Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands business unit, will be our opening keynote. He will share his story of his journey & lessons learned to overcome challenges

Embassy of the Philippines Has Invited Us to a Reception & Briefing

His Excellency Amb. Romualdez has invited us to a Reception & Briefing at his Historic Chancery. Stimulating way for you to learn why "It's More Fun in the Philippines" - & one of world's fastest growing economies, as you enjoy their cuisine.

$187 Billion CVS plans to be a health care center

Article about CEO Larry Merlo comments at stimulating luncheon attended by Wharton Club Members & guests. Merlo announced a $100 million, five-year commitment to target underserved communities with free health screenings, tackle opioid epidemic & more

Gourmet Dinner: Celebrity Chef Carla Hall, Author, Carla Hall's Soul Food @4th Estate Restaurant

Wharton Club Members & Guests invited to evening with cookbook author/restaurateur. Just 95/person/180/couple, inclusive: all courses, wines, tax, tip, copy of "Carla Hall's Soul Food" - SOLD OUT

Screening of Putin's Witnesses, a documentary about events that brought Putin to power

Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Chinese Embassy: Special Dinner Reception, Film Viewing & Discussion

The Chinese Embassy has invited us to Reception, Screening of 'Better Angels' about Chinese-American relations, & discussion with film's director and producer. Other top alumni & professional clubs are joining us on this special occasion.

The Splendor of the Chinese Embassy: A Great Work of Art, A Home to Great Art Works

A truly exceptional building - itself a "great work of art," and

Gourmet Georgian Feast with Author-Prof Darra Goldstein at Fourth Estate Restaurant

Wharton Club Members & Guests invited to evening with cookbook author/restaurateur. Just 95/person/180/couple, inclusive: all courses, wines, tax, tip, copy of "The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture & Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia"

Take Deep Dive into Digital Strategy with HBS Prof Sunil Gupta

Wharton Club Members & guests invited to join Harvard Business School Club of DC with Google Campus DC as they welcome Professor Sunil Gupta for a talk on his recent book, Driving Digital Strategy.

Attention All Quakers, Wharton or Otherwise: 2018 Penn Homecoming!!!

Check out the schedule, focusing on Arts & Culture at Penn
Reserve your hotel room ASAP for best availability

National Press Club Communicators' Summit 2018 - Today's Biggest Challenges:

New Technologies & Inter-Generational Communications. Frank Sesno, Keynote. How media organizations use AI, other technologies & re-purpose news content to reach readers across various audiences. Wharton Club Members invited.

Headliners Book Event with Penn Prof. Dr. Paul Offit & "Bad Advice"

Dr. Paul Offit, award-winning expert on vaccines, immunology & virology & co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine credited with saving hundreds of lives every day, will discuss his latest book: “Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians & Activists Aren’

Gourmet Dinner with Dorie Greenspan, Author, Everyday Dorie at Fourth Estate Restaurant

Wharton Club Members & Guests invited to evening with cookbook author/restaurateur. Just 95/person/180/couple, inclusive: all courses, wines, tax, tip, copy of "Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook"

Hamilton: The Man and the Musical

Join us for a multimedia presentation on Hamilton’s biography and his depiction on stage to examine his accomplishments, discuss his relationship with Aaron Burr, and reflect on the accuracy of the smash Broadway musical.

Headliners Book Event with Mark Leibovich: 'Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times"'

On Thursday, October11, Leibovich will share his 4-year odyssey into the belly of "the big game" and the NFL. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Gourmet Indian Dinner with Ashok Bajaj of Rasika at Fourth Estate Restaurant

Wharton Club Members & Guests invited to evening with cookbook author/restaurateur. Just 95/person/180/couple, inclusive: all courses, wines, copy of his book. You can afford to dine at this even if you can't afford a trip to India! SOLD OUT!

Headliners Event: Dan Abrams, Lincoln's Last Trial: Murder Case that Propelled Him to Presidency

In “Lincoln’s Last Trial,” author & ABC News chief legal affairs anchor Dan Abrams puts the reader in the juror’s seat and unravels the pivotal, high-stakes proceedings. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Options for You to See or Otherwise Experience the Essence of Hamilton

Here's your Lin-Manuel 'Miranda' warning: More about the lottery for $10 tickets at DC's Kennedy Center and elsewhere. Other ways to enjoy the essence of the show if you can't get - or afford - tickets.

Headliners Book Event: Sean Spicer & 'The Briefing'

Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary under President Trump, will share his new book The Briefing: Politics, The Press, and The President. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

A 'Clear+Vivid' Conversation with Actor Alan Alda

In “Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda,” Alda interviews prominent people across all industries who are experts at influencing and relating to others. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

*A perfectly magical, red & blue evening!* Fabulous dinner 'CAPPED' off with Stanley Cup

Our Gala celebrated our Club's Golden Anniversary - and special fellow alums who had "gone for the gold - and the goaled" of Wharton/Penn degree, career achievement, and giving back through public or community service.

To Celebrate Club's 50th Anniversary, Join Us with a Star-Studded Galaxy of Honorees

HE Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla, W88, Panamanian Amb.; Stephanie Katz, WG90, CETA Benefit Cons.Grp.; David Morey, W78, DMG Global; Jeff Grass, WG99, buySafe, LiveSafe; Dr. Ann Kelley, CW76, Renowned Neuroscientist; Tom Lantry, WG67, Entrepren, Philanthropist

Headliners Film Screening & Discussion: Chappaquiddick

Two of film’s executive producers and screenwriters,Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan, will discuss their film with Washington at a special screening. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Book Rap - Fox News Channel's Bret Baier's New Book: Three Days in Moscow-CANCELLED

Renowned journalist Bret Baier will discuss his new book, Three Days in Moscow - Ronald Reagan & The Fall of the Soviet Empire.
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Small Business Administration leader McMahon touts impact of tax cuts

Wharton Club Members & guests among those present, provided many of questions that she answered

Jeff Adler, Vault Consulting Market Research, Lectures at Wharton

Brings Together Marketing Professor with Two Generations of Students

Incredible Expert Panel to Explore the Current & Future Uses of Drones

All interested in innovation & entrepreneurship welcome to attend our Friday, February 16, 2018 program

Whether you have a One-Track Mind, or work on Many Tracks,....

The Wharton DC Innovation Summit Will Help Keep You & Your Team on Track....to Greater Success from Your Innovation Initiatives. You're invited to view our New Summit Video.

Latin é’s CEO, Jason Torrico, is newest addition to Wharton DC Innovation Summit lineup

Through its two channels - Latinpreneur & LETNetworks - Latin é is #1 provider of English language content focused on American Latino culture. U.S. Hispanic market now totals $1.5 Trillion.

SUMMIT – University Centers for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: A Powerful Platform for Building Co

Learn about 3 of these university centers in the Metro DC area - at George Mason, George Washington, and U.MD-College Park, and opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs (whether alums of those schools or not) in the DMV

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – Special Government Resources for Innovative Entrepreneurs

Huge Federal, state, & local resources are available to those in the know. These Billions of Dollars each year thru SBIRs, SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Dev., Commerce Minority Bus. Dev., more from MD & Montg. County. Attend to learn how to get your sha

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – Apex Panel on Major Disruptors: AI, Blockchain, and IoT

Learn from visionaries about the present and future of major disruptors: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Blockchain, & IoT - the Internet of Things. and ready-to-use ideas for your work teams.

Summit Attendees: Special Rates to Stay at the Marriott Bethesda North, Parking Info

Convenient, fabulous, newly updated place to stay before, during & after the Innovation Summit, at SPECIAL RATES for Summit attendees
PARKING info for attendees NOT staying at hotel

WHARTON DC SUMMIT FEATURES: Keynotes Who Led Companies from Tiny Startups to Billion Dollars+

David Trone, Founder & Owner of Total Wine & More, and Reggie Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Cvent, will share "lessons learned" at the Summit of how they have succeeded using innovation, entrepreneurship and more to power their success

IP-Driven Innovation: Patent Protection for the Modern Entrepreneur

Have you ever had one of those light bulb moments? Creative inventions fuel today’s economy and have made inventors & investors billions of dollars.

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE – Procurement: Will the Government Buy My Innovative Products & Services?

Technology changes fast, while the federal government struggles—& usually fails—to update procurement policies to match.
Expert panel addresses creative ways to bring new technologies (& firms) to enable the federal government’s mission

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – The VR Paradigm in Healthcare

What does Virtual Reality (VR) have to do with PTSD and med schools?

*Learn about Big Ideas & Solutions* from Great Minds that DON'T Think Alike

The Wharton DC Summit has a rich history of making things happen. And if you want to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN – and meet diverse other leaders who are doing so and may be able to help you do so...

4th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Design & Run Your Innovation Playbook

What are the Big Ideas that will disrupt some businesses & fuel growth of others?
The Summit features 80+ keynote & other leading speakers using innovation & entrepreneurship to power ahead
Everyone interested in innovation - Wharton alum or not

Crowdfunding Workshop to Focus on Keys to Successful Fundraising

Do you want to learn how to raise up to $50 million in equity for your startup, small business, real estate venture or social enterprise without seeking a dime from venture capitalists or angel investors?

Fascinating Wharton Connection of UCLA QB Josh Rosen: Football and School 'Don't Go Together'

Sports Illustrated article about a little known aspect of Joseph Wharton's legacy.......

Volunteers Sought for College Bound, to Help Students in Grades 8-12

Wharton Club members and others sought to help this important program
Great way to give back

Snyder Cohn Celebrates 90 Years of Success

Congrats to Eddie Snyder, W'68, and past Wharton Award recipient
for leading his team to this milestone, while doing many good deeds
for worthy nonprofits in the community!

In Fond Remembrance of Thomas F. Lantry, WG'67

We are sorry to report the passing of a dear friend of many fellow alums,
a strong supporter of our Club, and a highly accomplished man of diverse talents.
We have extended condolences to his loved ones on behalf of our Club & Tom's fellow alums

A New Benefit Worth MORE than the Registration Fee for the Innovation Summit

If you're looking for a great way to spread the word about your innovative business, yourself,
or another newsworthy person or topic, this is a terrific way to do it.
The sooner you register, the greater the benefit you - or your company - gets!

Innovation Summit Sessions to Help You DESIGN - and RUN - Your INNOVATION PLAYBOOK More Successfully

Healthcare and Smart Cities tracks with four sessions each to help your team win,
Plus other choices to stimulate your CREATIVITY and COLLABORATION,
as You and Your Team Improve your RESULTS

Your invitation to view an amazing transformation & what it may mean to you

A creative idea, and what it took to make it happen -
from Inspiration to Implementation and Realization

David Trone, Wharton MBA & Owner/President of Total Wine & More, to Keynote at 4th Summit

Innovation, entrepreneurship and much more have propelled Total Wine from startup to a $2.5 billion business
Learn from David Trone how he and his team became the leader in their industry

WHARTON DC LEADERSHIP FORUM: LOUDOUN COUNTY : LIVE, WORK & PLAY WHERE ANYTHING IS #LOUDOUNPOSSIBLE -

Welcome to our series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, & others connect:
Learn more at this breakfast from - and meet - the leadership in Loudoun

BOOK RAP WITH FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S BRET BAIER ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK: THREE DAYS IN JANUARY

Renowned journalist Bret Baier will discuss his new book,
Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event

WHARTON - HBS CLUB LEADS COUNCIL - HELPING YOU SUCCEED: OUTLOOK 2017 - GAUGING MARKET MILESTONES

Join us at our MD location to meet other Wharton Club & HBS Club Members.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to promote & build each other's businesses
Topic: Outlook 2017, with Marshall Chawla, Marshall Chawla & Associates

WHARTON DC LEADERSHIP FORUM: TRANSITIONING TO OR FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - REGISTER NOW!

Welcome to our series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, & others connect:
Official of Pres. Transition Office, 4 who share secrets of successful transitions

A CONVERSATION WITH FRANK SESNO ABOUT ASKING QUESTIONS

Renowned journalist Frank Sesno will discuss his new book,
Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions and Spark Change
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event

2017 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION: EVENTS, BALLS

For Wharton Club Members, we provide access to information
about Inaugural Week events, including programs before
the Inauguration, the Inauguration itself, and various balls

CELEBRATE & MEET KATIE LEDECKY & OTHER MONTGOMERY COUNTY OLYMPIANS

Everyone invited to join in the festivities!

46TH ANNUAL WHARTON AWARD DINNER HONORS TOP WHARTON ALUMS. REGISTER NOW TO CONNECT!

The best way each year to connect with other Wharton alums,
plus meet and learn from inspirational business leaders:
More Information about David & Robert Trone, Bruce Lane,
H.E. Roman Macaya Hayes, Nancy Itteilag

GENERAL MANAGER - DC - FAST GROWING B2C COMPANY SERVING WOMEN

Wharton Club Members invited to learn more about this exciting opportunity

ATTENTION ALL QUAKERS, WHARTON OR OTHERWISE: 2016 PENN HOMECOMING

Check out the schedule, focusing on Arts & Culture at Penn
Reserve your hotel room ASAP for best availability

WHARTON - HBS CLUB LEADS COUNCIL - HELPING YOU SUCCEED - TOPIC - LET'S TALK CULTURE!

Join us at our MD location to meet other Wharton Club & HBS Club Members.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to promote & build each other's businesses
Topic: Let's Talk Workplace Culture! What works & what doesn't to
Attract

WHARTON DC QUARTERLY LEADERSHIP FORUM

Welcome to our new series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and others connect
Combining news from those moving our area forward, with connections to help you benefit

WORLD TRADE ORG DIRECTOR-GENERAL ROBERTO AZEVEDO: LUNCHEON

Wharton Club members & their guests are invited to
Luncheon at National Press Club with
Roberto Azevêdo, WTO Director-General

COMPASS INVITES WHARTON GRADS TO LEAD PRO BONO CONSULTING PROJECTS

Project Leader application deadline for Wharton MBAs and other MBAs is Sept. 13
for leading pro bono consulting projects
Other opportunities, too, to volunteer and learn more about 26 nonprofit cleints

WORLD BANK IDEAS FOR ACTION: GLOBAL YOUNG LEADER DIALOGUE INNOVATIONS & FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY

Wharton Club Members &
are Invited to Watch or Attend for this October 4 event on Ideas for Action / I4A
based on the event for which info is shown

FINE DINING IN DC METRO: THE DMV....

and we don't mean the Dept of Motor Vehicles
One is a top 10 2016 Restaurant of Year from Food & Wine
Plus two fabulous places in Bethesda, another in DC

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STAND UP AND BE COMIC: FROM MBA TO COMEDIAN..........

and that's no joke.
Go to the blog, or listen to the interview on Sirius XM 111,
Wharton Business Radio

ENJOY SPIRITED INNOVATION FROM RAVEN BEER: THE TASTE IS POETIC

Locally crafted Raven Beer to be served at both Innovation Summit receptions:
British Embassy on April 26, & FHI 360 on April 27 + Tasting & Talk: April 27
The Founder will also discuss how he created his company's popular products

2016 INNOVATION SUMMIT FEATURES 40+ KEYNOTE & OTHER SESSIONS

Varied topics, from Healthcare (5 sessions), Cyber, the Internet of Things and Data Analytics to
Funding (Venture, Angel, Crowd), Smarter Government, and MUCH MORE
Register now before rates rise, or capacity is reached

SUMMIT KEYNOTE CHRIS SURDAK TO DISCUSS 'DESTINATION 2020: THE CHANGES, OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES OF

Back again this year by popular demand,
Tech evangelist and visionary Chris Surdak will discuss
key trends driving today's world toward the future
All interested in his insights invited to Register for the Summit

SUMMIT KEYNOTE SUSAN DENTZER, PRESIDENT & CEO OF NEHI: NETWORK FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH INNOVATION

Everyone interested in health care innovation - and other areas
of innovation invited to attend Wharton DC Innovation
Register now before rates rise

DR. BILL HEARL, HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL LIFE SCIENCES LEADER, TO KEYNOTE AT WHARTON DC INNOVATION SUMMIT

SUMMIT FEATURES WIDE ARRAY OF CUTTING-EDGE TOPICS TO SPUR INNOVATION

Following the cross-industry approach successfully at top innovation hubs,
and past Wharton DC Innovation Summits, this year's Summit continues
this stimulating and productive approach

GROWING LIST OF STRATEGIC PARTNERS SUPPORTING 3RD ANNUAL WHARTON DC INNOVATION SUMMIT

For the third straight year, we are proud to have some of our
regions top business, alumni and professional groups supporting this conference

WHARTON MBA STUDENT CONFERENCES

Outstanding conferences on varied topics from Finance to Marketing
Worthwhile for all executives & professionals interested in topic

OVER 200 COMPANIES & ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED AT 2014 & 2015 INNOVATION SUMMITS, EVEN MORE IN 2016

Attendees connections with companies from
startups to emerging growth, mid-market &
Fortune 500 businesses, + government agencies,
nonprofits, NGOs, academia and more
For 2015 Summit, we expect most to return + many others

WHARTON DC INNOVATION SUMMIT TO USE SAME APP PROVIDER FOR 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR

AgendaPop mobile app has many uses to enhance
your Summit experience and innovation results on April 26 and 27

45th ANNUAL JOSEPH WHARTON AWARD DINNER - REGISTER NOW!!

Register now for one of our Club's Signature Events
1st three Honorees: Devin Schain, C88, CEO, Camps Direct
Dan Tangherlini, WG01, COO, Artemis REP
Amanda Eversole, WG13, SVP, US Chamber

45TH ANNUAL WHARTON AWARD DINNER HONORS LEADING WHARTON & PENN ALUMS

Amanda E Eversole, WG13, SVP., US Chamber of Comm.
Devin Schain, C88, Founder, CEO, CampusDirect
Dan Tangherlini, WG01, COO, Artemis Real Est.
Alfred C Liggins, III, WG95, CEO, Radio One & TVOne
Sign up now!

LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL, AT SUMMER DINNER THEATRE

Best live entertainment Theater value in town -
and this popular show is much easier to get into than Harvard Law!
Cast gives a summa cum laude - and loudly - performance
Fabulous entertainment, tickets as little as $23

2016 WHARTON DC INNOVATION SUMMIT AGAIN INCLUDES LEADING BUSINESS & ALUMNI GROUPS

Our Strategic Partners already include these groups: Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SOPE);
Princeton, Chicago Booth & Chicago Entrepreneurs Clubs
Compass Consulting

COMPASS SEEKING WHARTON ALUMNI TO HELP DYNAMIC NONPROFITS

Project Leader application deadline is Sept. 9
for leading pro bono consulting projects
Other opportunities, too, to volunteer and learn more about 26 nonprofit cleints

NEWS: PHILLY FOOD BEYOND THE CHEESESTEAK, MEMBER UPDATES

Bringing back great memories,and creating new ones
in Philly's phabulous phood scene........

OVERTIME AT WHARTON: WHY I WENT TO BUSINESS SCHOOL TO FIGHT MY RARE DISEASE

Amazing story about the innovative rare disease research
led by Dr. David Fajgenbaum, Wharton MBA 2015,
Harnessing power of Wharton network
Story from Pennsylvania Gazette, commencement address with standing ovation + videos

NEWS: BETTER MOBILE ACCESS AT WHARTONDC.COM/MOBILE.HTML

Faster, easier access to event listings and signups
when you're on your smartphone or tablet

WEBSITE SECURITY UPGRADE - IMPORTANT NEWS

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membership or event registration - through WhartonDC.com,
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