Hawk Center Reunion and Alumni Conference
Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3
Join us for the 2026 reunion and conference!
Registration has been extended until September 17, 2026, and we would love to see you back in Madison from October 1-3, 2026 for a weekend of reconnecting, learning, and celebrating the Hawk Center community.
Investment Professionals Registration
Featured speakers & topics
• U.S. Equities Through 3Q 2026: Volatility, Valuations, and Options-Based Positioning
Judy Jansen, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
• Private Credit: Update on the Latest Trends
Michael Fenstermacher, HPS Investment Partners
• AI’s Next Frontier: Where Value Accrues & Opportunity Emerges
Anthony Wang, T. Rowe Price Investment Services
• The Pernicious Effects of Passive Investing
Michael Green, Tier1 Alpha Asset Management
Schedule
| Thursday, October 1 Evening Welcome Reception Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Coopers Tavern 20 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 | Please join us for an evening reception to kick off our conference at Coopers Tavern on the Square. Drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided. Wear your best Badger spirit gear! |
| Friday, October 2 Hawk Center Investment Conference Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm Location: Memorial Union Cocktail Hour Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Memorial Union Awards Dinner Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Memorial Union After Party Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Park Hotel | The conference will take place from approximately 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Memorial Union. More information, including speaker lineup, will be forthcoming. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Grab a drink, catch up with old friends and classmates, and meet someone new! Join us for a celebratory dinner and awards presentation to conclude the formal programming of our reunion conference. Following dinner, the day will turn into our Hawk Center Reunion. Join us at the Park hotel to connect with alumni and enjoy stunning views of the capitol. |
| Saturday, October 3 Wisconsin School of Business Homecoming Bash For event details and ticket information, please visit: https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsbs-homecoming-bash-is-back/ Football Game, Wisconsin vs. Michigan State | For those planning to attend the football game on Saturday, the Wisconsin School of Business will once again host its popular Homecoming Bash, a pre-game tailgate celebration for alumni and friends. Please note that the Homecoming Bash registration is separate from Hawk Center Reunion Registration and requires its own ticket purchase. Tickets available through the Hawk Center Registration site. |
Registration details
Alumni Registration includes:
- Thursday Evening Welcome Reception
- Friday Alumni Conference
- Awards Dinner
- After Party
Alumni Attendees may also:
- Add guests to eligible events
- Purchase football tickets for Saturday’s Homecoming Game
Hotel room blocks
Availability is limited due to UW Homecoming Weekend and the World Dairy Expo.
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown – block closes September 9th
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Madison – block closes September 10th
Don’t miss your chance to join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and friends for this special Hawk Center tradition.
