Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Vivian Chung Underwood
Kick off the fall season with an evening of high-energy networking, meaningful conversations, and reconnecting with the Wharton community!
Join fellow alumni and friends for a structured “speed networking” experience designed to help you meet new people in a fun, low-pressure setting. Through 3 rounds of guided small-group conversations and curated discussion prompts, you’ll have the opportunity to quickly connect with a wide range of attendees and spark new professional and personal connections.
As AI transforms careers, job roles evolve, and work becomes increasingly flexible, the ability to build meaningful professional relationships has never been more valuable.
The challenge? Walking into a networking event where you don't know anyone.
That's where the Wharton Club comes in. We've designed this event to eliminate the awkwardness and create real connections. Every attendee is guaranteed to meet a handful of fellow Wharton alumni—making networking easier, more productive, and a lot more enjoyable.
After the structured networking session, stay to mingle, continue conversations, and reconnect with old friends over drinks and conversation.
Venue
Randolph Tavern
188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Located at the corner of Wacker Drive and Randolph Street, approximately 4 blocks from Ogilvie Transportation Center and 6 blocks from Union Station.
Event Schedule
5:30 PM – Check-In & Welcome
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Speed Networking Rounds with Conversation Starters (3 sets of 15 minutes)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Open Networking & Mingling
Pricing
• $20 for Club Members
• $40 for Non-Members
The Club will provide appetizers. A cash bar will be available for soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.
We look forward to seeing you there!
