BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin School of Business - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wisconsin School of Business X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://business.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin School of Business REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155159Z CREATED:20260420T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T155159Z UID:10001813-1782234000-1782243000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Badgers in Tech: Shaping an AI-Driven Future | Chicago DESCRIPTION:Join fellow alumni for Badgers in Tech: Shaping an AI-Driven Future\, a unique event series where three prominent school leaders will share how the University of Wisconsin–Madison is leading in AI education\, innovation\, and thoughtful implementation—and giving today’s leaders the technical tools to sharpen their competitive edge. \n\n\n\nJune 23 | Chicago \n\n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll events are hosted by the College of Engineering\, the Wisconsin School of Business\, and the School of Computer\, Data & Information Sciences at UW–Madison. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/badgers-in-tech-shaping-an-ai-driven-future-chicago/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bit-shaping-ai-Chicago-1200x450-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155213Z CREATED:20260420T155211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T155213Z UID:10001812-1781024400-1781033400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Badgers in Tech: Shaping an AI-Driven Future | Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Join fellow alumni for Badgers in Tech: Shaping an AI-Driven Future\, a unique event series where three prominent school leaders will share how the University of Wisconsin–Madison is leading in AI education\, innovation\, and thoughtful implementation—and giving today’s leaders the technical tools to sharpen their competitive edge. \n\n\n\nJune 9 | San Francisco Bay Area \n\n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll events are hosted by the College of Engineering\, the Wisconsin School of Business\, and the School of Computer\, Data & Information Sciences at UW–Madison. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/badgers-in-tech-shaping-an-ai-driven-future-bay-area/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bit-shaping-ai-bay-1200x450-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T200344Z CREATED:20260417T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T200344Z UID:10001810-1780682400-1780693200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin School of Business | 125th Anniversary Celebration | Seoul DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Badgers and UW–Madison alumni for a special international event\, Wisconsin School of Business 125th Anniversary Celebration: Seoul\, on June 5 at the Westin. \n\n\n\nDuring this festive celebration\, you’ll build community with fellow alumni and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future. Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, will share how the school is embracing new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. \n\n\n\n\nRegister by June 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationWestin Seoul Parnas524 Bongeunsa-ro\, Gangnam District\, Seoul\, South Korea \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity in Seoul to embrace innovation and collaboration\, strengthen global connections\, and celebrate our bold Legacy in Motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nSeoghoon Kang (MS\, PhD ’91)President\, Wisconsin Alumni Association in Korea\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” SambamurthyAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business\n\n\n\n\n\nFrances Vavrus (PhD ’98)Vice Provost and Dean\, International Division\, UW–Madison\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6–7:30 p.m.Welcome reception \n\n\n\n7:30 p.m.Dinner and remarks \n\n\n\n8:30–9 p.m.Post-reception URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wisconsin-school-of-business-125th-anniversary-celebration-seoul/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seoul-email-1200x450-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T161613Z CREATED:20260416T161612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T161613Z UID:10001811-1779298200-1779305400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Boston Alumni Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business\, and local Boston alumni for a networking happy hour to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with the dean and fellow Business Badgers over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register by Tuesday\, May 12. There is no cost to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nCauseway Boston65 Causeway St\, Boston\, MA 02114 URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/boston-alumni-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VIP-Branding-Personal-Email-Header.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T121435Z CREATED:20251008T135421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T121435Z UID:10001652-1776328200-1776427200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Ground Truth: AI for Business Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2026 AI for Business Summit will take place at Memorial Union on the UW-Madison Campus. Ground Truth is the first event of its kind at the Wisconsin School of Business\, bringing together Fortune 500 executives\, leading researchers\, and top student talent to explore how AI is transforming business. Hosted by the AI Hub for Business\, the summit takes place April 16-17 at Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost \n\n\n\n\nGeneral: $900\n\n\n\nUW Alumni: $450\n\n\n\nUWEBC Member: $540\n\n\n\nFaculty: $270\n\n\n\nStudent: $50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend Ground Truth \n\n \nAI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up. Ground Truth is designed for leaders who want to move beyond experimentation and deploy AI for real business value. \n \nLeave with one idea you can use on Monday\n \n\n\n \nWhere AI drives real bottom-line impact\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLessons from leaders deploying AI at scale\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAI strategies grounded in research\, not hype\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA room full of leaders solving the same problems you are\n\n\n\n \n \nPlus join the physical launch of the AI Hub for Business \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nFull Speaker List\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Featured Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dean Emeritus\, Carnegie Mellon University \n Ramayya Krishnan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n President\, Google \n Karen Sauder \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CEO & Founder\, Irrational Labs \n Kristen Berman \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vice President\, Kimberly-Clark \n Rob Bradford \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CIO\, Exact Sciences \n Nassar Nizami \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dean Emeritus\, Carnegie Mellon University \n \n Ramayya Krishnan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: AI in the the Enterprise From Capabilities to Deployment\nBio\nRamayya Krishnan is the Dean Emeritus and W. W. Cooper and Ruth F. Cooper Professor of Management Science and Information Systems at the Heinz College Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. He is an expert in data and decision analytics and digital transformation. He served as President of INFORMS in 2019 and helped lead the creation of its AI strategy. \nHe is an AAAS Fellow (section T)\, an INFORMS Fellow\, and an elected member of the National Academy of Public Administration.  He chaired the AI futures Committee of the National AI Advisory Committee to the President and the White House office of AI Initiatives office and was chair of the DOD’s RAI academic council. He directs the CMU-NIST cooperative research center on AI measurement science and engineering and is an international ambassador at UK RAI. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n President\, Google \n \n Karen Sauder \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: How AI is Rewriting Business Strategy\nBio\nAs President of Global Clients and Agency Solutions at Google\, Karen leads a diverse organization of\nsales\, marketing\, product and technical specialists working with Google’s largest customers. This $50+\nbillion enterprise is strategically positioned to help leaders navigate the convergence of a rapidly\nchanging consumer environment and the advanced development of AI technology in every facet of\nbusiness. She also oversees Google’s expanding presence in the Midwest as site leader for Chicago\nengaging in community development and policy leadership. \nKaren’s early career included leadership roles in CPG\, Anheuser-Busch and Frito-Lay\, and executive\nleadership at IPG creative agencies\, FCB and Zipatoni. She graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from\nthe University of Missouri with continuing executive education at Harvard Business School and\nNorthwestern University. Karen currently lives near Chicago and in her spare time she enjoys tennis\, golf\nand fly fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CEO & Founder\, Irrational Labs \n \n Kristen Berman \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: AI Adoption Starts with Human Behavior\nBio\nKristen Berman studies how people actually act in the marketplace\, as opposed to how they should or would perform if they were completely rational. Kristen co-founded Irrational Labs\, a behavioral product design company\, which has worked with companies including Google\, PayPal\, Facebook\, Netflix and hundreds more. They are at the forefront of bringing behavioral economics to life to increase the health\, wealth\, and happiness of users. She co-authored series of workbooks called Hacking Human Nature for Good. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vice President\, Kimberly-Clark \n \n Rob Bradford \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building a Global AI Capability\nBio\nRob Bradford is currently the VP of Global Business Services (GBS) for Kimberly-Clark. He is a proven executive leader\, who has spent 35 years building and running shared services\, outsourcing\, and GBS organizations.   \nOver his career\, Rob has built four of the highest rated and most admired GBS organizations in the world\, as voted on by his peers and by SSON.  Before joining Kimberly-Clark\, he was VP of GBS at Zimmer Biomet\, SVP of GBS and Head of Global Transformation at AkzoNobel\, VP of GBS at Becton Dickinson\, and Managing Director at KPMG.  Rob brings unique perspective to this industry\, as one of the few people who has held senior leadership positions within an outsource provider\, a GBS consultancy\, an outsource contract negotiation advisory firm\, and has been the leader of five multi-functional\, multi-regional\, green-field GBS buildouts.   \nHe is a thoughtful and insightful leader who is motivated by solving complex challenges\, innovating and pioneering new technologies and methodologies\, and driving transformative change. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CIO\, Exact Sciences \n \n Nassar Nizami \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: Deploying AI for Impact\nBio\nNassar Nizami is the Chief Information Officer at Exact Sciences\, a leading biotechnology company dedicated to eradicating cancer through tests that help prevent cancer\, detect it earlier\, and guide treatment. He leads the company’s technology strategy\, digital transformation\, cybersecurity\, and enterprise data initiatives\, with a strong focus on applying artificial intelligence responsibly to improve healthcare outcomes. \nPrior to joining Exact Sciences\, Nassar served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Thomas Jefferson University\, Jefferson Health\, and Jefferson Health Plans. He has also held senior leadership roles at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Yale-New Haven Health System\, where he led large-scale technology transformations and served as the system’s first Chief Information Security Officer. \nNassar is a frequent speaker at industry conferences\, including HIMSS\, Gartner\, Becker’s Health\, Evanta\, UBTech\, and HealthImpact. He is passionate about advancing healthcare through AI-driven innovation\, strong data foundations\, and trusted\, secure platforms. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and graduate degrees in computer engineering and electrical engineering. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Speaker List\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMahka Moeen \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\,Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Steiner \n\n\n\nSenior New ProductDevelopment Manager \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Stoffer \n\n\n\nDirector\,Marketing Leadership Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenise Blomquist \n\n\n\nVP andChief Accounting Officer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYu Ma \n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\,Marketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRodrigo Remis \n\n\n\nGroup Director\, \n\n\n\nWalmart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarun Kushwaha \n\n\n\nProfessor\, \n\n\n\nMarketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Kuether \n\n\n\nPartner\, \n\n\n\nBain & Company \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh Sambamurthy \n\n\n\nDean\, \n\n\n\nWisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSiddhartha Agarwal \n\n\n\nCEO\, \n\n\n\nJazzX AI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Tong \n\n\n\nDepartment Chair\,Operations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Burnton \n\n\n\nSenior Vice President\, \n\n\n\nApplied Sciences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin Heard \n\n\n\nMBA Canidate\, \n\n\n\nTechnology Strategy \n\n\n\n& Product Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Costa \n\n\n\nPartner\, \n\n\n\nStoneTurn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, \n\n\n\nAI Hub for Business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Hutchinson \n\n\n\nVP\, AI Hub @ WSB \n\n\n\nStudent Org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBryan Seefeld \n\n\n\nDirector of Strategic Planning\, \n\n\n\nSwitch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMin-Soek Pang \n\n\n\nProfessor\, Operations \n\n\n\nand Information Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJirs Meuris \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\,Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Ramundo \n\n\n\nManaging Director\,Data & AI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouis Berns \n\n\n\nPresident\, \n\n\n\nAI Hub @ WSB Student Org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Fiechtner \n\n\n\nPresident\,Americas\, \n\n\n\nUiPath \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarrett Norton \n\n\n\nAssociate Director \n\n\n\nPartnership & Operations Finance\, \n\n\n\nArrowhead Pharmaceuticals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Lucey \n\n\n\nChief Scientist\, Stats Perform \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRamadan Raji \n\n\n\nMasters Student\, \n\n\n\nBusiness Analytics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Sardegna \n\n\n\nSenior Go To Market Strategy \n\n\n\nand Operations\, Snap Inc \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIshita Chakraborty \n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\,Marketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuting Zheng \n\n\n\nAssociate Brand Manager\,General Mills \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Peters \n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\,Accounting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarrie Seymour \n\n\n\nDirector of \n\n\n\nConsumer Insights\, Kohler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Sydnor \n\n\n\nDepartment Chair\, \n\n\n\nRisk and Insurance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNate Carson \n\n\n\nGenAI Solutions\, \n\n\n\nUber \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeeraj Arora \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, \n\n\n\nMarketing Leadership Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Hoban \n\n\n\nHead of Marketing \n\n\n\nData Science\, airbnb \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemzi Arpaci-Dusseau \n\n\n\nDirector\, School of Computer\, \n\n\n\nData & Information Sciences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Nelson \n\n\n\nChief Commercial Officer\, \n\n\n\nDeloitte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoelle Baer \n\n\n\nGroup Strategy Director\, \n\n\n\nDDB \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage Moreau \n\n\n\nAssociate Dean of Research\, \n\n\n\nWisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelangelo D’Agostino \n\n\n\nVP of AI and \n\n\n\nMachine Learning\, \n\n\n\nGrainger \n\n\n\n\n\n#tribe-events-pg-template .size-full img {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Agenda\n \n Select an option\n \n \n Thursday April 16th\n \n Friday April 17th\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Thursday April 16th\n \n \n Friday April 17th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThursday April 16th\n\n\n\nTime\nName\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nOpening Remarks\nVallabh Sambamurthy\, Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business; Matt Seitz\,  Executive Director of the AI Hub for Business\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nOpening Address: How AI is Rewriting Business Strategy\nKaren Sauder\, President Global Clients and Agency Solutions\, Google\n\n\n9:55 a.m.\nAI in the Enterprise: From Capabilities to Deployment\nRamayya Krishnan\, Dean Emeritus\, Carnegie Mellon University\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nLightning Talks\nSee details below\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nBreakout Sessions I\nSee details below\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nTransition\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nBreakout Sessions II\nSee details below\n\n\n3:15 p.m.\nBreak\nSponsored by Spaulding Ridge\n\n\n3:45 p.m.\nClosing Talk: AI Adoption Starts with Human Behavior\nKristen Berman\, CEO\, Irrational Labs\n\n\n4:45 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nCocktail Reception\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFriday April 17th\n\n\n\nTime\nName\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nDoors Open\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nOpening Remarks\nRemzi Arpaci-Dusseau\, Director of the School of Computing\, Data and Information Systems\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nBusiness Keynote: Deploying AI for Impact\nNassar Nizami\, CIO\, Exact Sciences\n\n\n9:55 a.m.\nBuilding a Global AI Capability\nRob Bradford\, VP of Global Business Services (GBS)\, Kimberly-Clark\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nLightning Talks\nSee details below\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\nMatt Seitz\, Director\, AI Hub for Business\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n previous slide\n \n next slide\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Breakout Sessions \n\n \n \n \n Expand all\n \n |\n \n Collapse all\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Three Myths About Leading in the Age of AI \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nJirs Meuris\, AV. Duane Rath Professor Associate Professor\, Management and Human Resources\nJoe Ramundo\, Managing Director\, Accenture\nLaura Sardegna\, Senior Director of GTM Strategy and Operations\, Snap Inc\nBen Fiechtner\, President\, UiPath\nTom Mottola\, Global IT Director\, Abbott\n\nThe organizations that will ultimately win are those that treat AI investment and human development as complementary. This session tackles three questions every leader is asking: What is my team actually thinking about AI? What can leaders do to unlock its potential? And how do I design a future where my team doesn’t just keep up with AI but gets ahead? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI for Enterprise Productivity \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nTarun Kushwaha\, Professor\, Marketing\nYu Ma\, Assistant Professor\, Operations and Information Management\nRodrigo Remis\, Group Director\, Agentic AI\nPeter Steiner\, Senior New Product Development Manager\, Spectrum Brands\nDenise Blomquist\, Vice President\, Medtronic\n\nOne of the greatest promises of AI has been productivity. But how do you actually capture that\, particularly at an enterprise level? This panel will explore key principles and factors needed to capture productivity gains at scale including management decisions\, where to loop in humans\, and assessing business goals.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adoption Isn’t a Strategy: Building Competitive Advantage with AI \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nMatt Seitz\n\nEvery company is adopting AI. Within a few years\, your competitors will have the same tools\, the same models\, the same use cases.  So what actually creates advantage? \nThis interactive workshop will help you identify your unique advantages and build a deployment plan you can put into action next week. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI and the Customer \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nNeeraj Arora\, Academic Executive Director\, Marketing Leadership Institute \nKen Nelson\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Deloitte \nNoelle Baer\, Group Strategy Director\, Omnicon\nAlan Stoffer\, Director\, Marketing Leadership Institute\n\nAI is transforming how consumers discover\, evaluate\, and interact with brands. From personalization to AI-driven search and shopping assistants\, the customer journey is changing fast. This panel explores how AI is affecting consumer expectations\, what it means for marketers\,and how brands can balance automation\, trust\, and authenticity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI for the Next Generation \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nGarrett Norton\, Associate Director of Partnership & Operations Finance\, Arrowhead Financial\, Professional MBA Candidate\nShuting Zheng\, Associate Brand Manager\, General Mills\, Alumna  \nAustin Heard\, MBA Candidate\, Technology Strategy & Product Management\nLouis Berns\, Student\, Entrepreneurship & Supply Chain Management\nKate Hutchinson\, Student\, Marketing \nRamadan Raji\, Masters Student\, Business Analytics\n\nNo one is experiencing AI-driven change like current students and young professionals. As the first generation to graduate in an AI-focused business world\, they’ll share their perspectives on education\, recruiting\, entry-level work\, and the workforce they are joining. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI\, Innovation\, and Creativity \n \n \n \n Speakers \n\nPage Moreau\, Associate Dean for Research\, Wisconsin School of Business\nCarrie Seymour\, Director of Consumer Insights\, Kohler\nSiddhartha Agarwal\, CEO\, JazzX AI\nMichelangelo D’Agostino\, VP of AI and Machine Learning\, Grainger\nNate Carson\, GenAI Solutions\, Uber\n\nInnovation and creativity have always driven successful business ventures. This panel explores recent experimental research and business case studies into how AI is affecting product research and innovation in today’s companies. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Lightning Talks \n\n \n \n \n Expand all\n \n |\n \n Collapse all\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI in Sport in the Age of Agentic AI \n \n \n \n Patrick Lucey \nChief Scientist\, Stats Perform \nAI in sport isn’t new\, but tools like ChatGPT have transformed expectations. Users no longer just consume data; they expect to converse with it and generate their own insights. This talk introduces the new paradigm and shows how it can be delivered through a scalable stack of perception\, language\, and domain-specific reasoning models. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Human Side of AI Adoption \n \n \n \n Christian Peters \nAssistant Professor of Accounting\, Wisconsin School of Business \nWhen it comes to AI the biggest risks are not technical\, they are human. This talk explores research on how human error plays a role in AI adoption and how business practitioners can effectively work together. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI Behind the Numbers: Running Finance in an AI First World \n \n \n \n Patrick Burnton \nSVP\, FP&A\, Applied Systems \nAs AI becomes embedded in enterprise workflows\, finance teams are both users and stewards of AI. This session examines how AI is transforming core finance processes and why understanding AI cost drivers\, allocation\, and value realization is becoming a key to success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From Incubation to Scale in Artificial Intelligence \n \n \n \n Mahka Moeen \nAssociate Professor of Management and Human Resources\, Wisconsin School of Business \nHow does AI move from early incubation to widespread adoption? This talk explores how progress depends on resolving uncertainties in technology\, demand\, ecosystems\, and institutions\, and how they determine why some AI applications scale and others don’t. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI on the Stand: Artificial Intelligence in White Collar Litigation & Investigations \n \n \n \n Michael Costa \nPartner\, StoneTurn \nThis talk features real-world examples that show how AI is increasingly driving litigation consulting outcomes across a range of business scenarios and industries. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI and AI-Human Hybrids for Market Research and Customer Service \n \n \n \n Ishita Chakraborty \nAssistant Professor of Marketing\, Wisconsin School of Business \nNot all AI needs to work alone. Learn what the research says about when to deploy fully automated AI versus human-AI teams in your marketing research and customer service pipelines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI in Retail Merchandising \n \n \n \n Jonathan Kuether \nPartner\, Bain & Company \nHow can AI enhance merchant effectiveness and efficiency at retailers? This talk explores how AI can surface hidden insights and partner with humans to improve category management outcomes\, assortment decisions\, and negotiations results. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When AI Is Your Enemy \n \n \n \n Min-Seok Pang \nProfessor of Information Systems and Analytics\, Wisconsin School of Business \nJust like AI provides firms a powerful tool to accelerate business transformation and innovations\, it also gives their adversaries powerful weapons and ammunition to disrupt ongoing business operations\, harm customers and other stakeholders\, and threaten the existence of firms. How should leaders prepare for and respond to increasingly powerful AI-driven threats? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Gigawatt Campus: Engineering the New Scale of AI \n \n \n \n Bryan Seefeld \nDirector of Strategic Planning\, Switch \nAs AI chip demands soar\, the industry is shifting from individual data centers to massive\, integrated Gigawatt Campuses. This talk explores how the scale of AI is transforming the physical landscape and why the campus\, not the building\, is the new unit of innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Designing AI Systems for Human Collaboration \n \n \n \n Jordan Tong \nDepartment Chair\, Operations and Information Management\, Wisconsin School of Business \nHow should AI systems be designed to draw out what humans know that the AI does not? This talk explores frameworks for human-AI collaboration that enable stronger joint performance in settings like forecasting\, scheduling\, and hiring. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites \n\n\n\nRoom Rate: $179/night plus taxes \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, call the hotel at (608) 255-0360 and mention the AI Summit 2026 or book online here. Reservations must be made by March 16\, 2026\, to receive the discounted rate. \n\n\n\nGraduate by Hilton \n\n\n\nRoom Rate: $209/night plus taxes \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, call the hotel at (608) 257-4391 and mention the AI Summit 2026 or book online here. Reservations must be made by March 25\, 2026\, to receive the discounted rate. \n\n\n\nDouble Tree \n\n\n\nRoom Rate: $179/night plus taxes \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, call the hotel at (608) 251-5511 and mention the AI Summit 2026 or book online here. Reservations must be made by March 25\, 2026\, to receive the discounted rate. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/aisummit/ LOCATION:Memorial Union\, 800 Langdon Street\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,Artificial Intelligence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simple-text-with-graphic-7-3.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T124500 DTSTAMP:20260204T210535Z CREATED:20260204T180758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210535Z UID:10001786-1775649600-1775652300@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Master's Alumni Q&A Webinar DESCRIPTION:Explore what a one-year Specialized Master’s degree from the Wisconsin School of Business can do for you by attending this virtual Q&A session with alumni from WSB’s various master’s programs. \n\n\n\nAlumni in attendance include: Tori Seaver (MA-Creative Enterprise Leadership)\, Jacob Zacks (MS-Supply Chain Management)\, Matthew Cavanaugh (MS-Real Estate)\, and Rosalinda Gross (MS-Real Estate). URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-alumni-qa-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Webinars,Community Connections,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Masters Programs,Panels ORGANIZER;CN="Specialized Master's Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@contactbusiness.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260310T163343Z CREATED:20260113T194022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T163343Z UID:10001764-1774720800-1774731600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin School of Business | 125th Anniversary Celebration | Hong Kong DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Business Badgers and UW–Madison alumni for a special international event\, Wisconsin School of Business 125th Anniversary Celebration: Hong Kong\, on March 28 at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. \n\n\n\nDuring this festive celebration\, you’ll build community with fellow alumni\, meet with school leadership and faculty\, and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future. You’ll get an inside look at how the school is embracing new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationJW Marriott Hotel Hong KongPacific Place\, 88 Queensway\, Hong Kong\, China \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity in Hong Kong to embrace innovation and collaboration\, strengthen global connections\, and celebrate our bold Legacy in Motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6–6:45 p.m. Check-in and pre-reception \n\n\n\n6:45 p.m.Dinner service begins \n\n\n\n7–8 p.m.Stage program\, including remarks from WSB Dean Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, a keynote from Professor Justin Sydnor (BA ’01)\, and presentation of WSB’s Recognition of Alumni Excellence \n\n\n\n8–9 p.m.Post-reception \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nViveca Chan (BBA ’76)Founder\, WE Marketing Group\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Chu (BBA ’99) Chief financial and growth officer\, Audible\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” SambamurthyAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Sydnor (BA ’01)Professor and American Family Insurance Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance\, Wisconsin School of Business URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wisconsin-school-of-business-125th-anniversary-celebration-hong-kong/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hk-1200x400-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260325T142422Z CREATED:20260227T202732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T142422Z UID:10001799-1774546200-1774551600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB Alumni and MSBA Student Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Badgers for the Wisconsin School of Business’ Alumni and MSBA Student Mixer on March 26\, an informal networking opportunity in Chicago. \n\n\n\nYou’ll discuss career pathways across industries and professional experiences with visiting students in WSB’s Master of Science-Business: Analytics (MSBA) program. Make meaningful connections while also building authentic relationships with fellow professionals in your area.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this fun opportunity to expand your Badger network in a casual\, low-pressure environment! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMoe’s Cantina – River NorthCava Room155 W. Kinzie StreetChicago\, IL 60654 URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-alumni-and-msba-student-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/student-mixer-web-banner-1200x450-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T235959 DTSTAMP:20251203T023711Z CREATED:20250730T143214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T023711Z UID:10001584-1764892800-1764979199@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB’s Global Toast: Celebrate 125 years on 12/5! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary with a spirited toast in your corner of the world! \n\n\n\nJoin fellow alumni on December 5 for WSB’s Global Toast\, a special event that unites Business Badgers across industries and cities in celebration of the school’s enduring legacy and boundless impact. By attending one of our toasts\, you’ll build community\, strengthen your ties to WSB\, and cheers to 125 years of innovation and excellence with fellow Business Badgers. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this fun and unique opportunity to connect with local alumni while raising a glass to your alma mater’s inspirational past and bold future. \n\n\n\nRSVP today for a toast near you! \n\n\n\nNo matter where you are in the world\, we encourage you to raise a glass in celebration of WSB’s 125th anniversary. Tune into an Instagram live stream of Madison’s toast at 6 p.m. CST to hear Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, toast to the school’s proud Legacy in Motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free event is open to all WSB alumni and friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Toast Locations\n\n\n\nSome locations have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for details on an event in your area.All toasts take place on December 5 (unless otherwise noted) and are listed in local time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadison\, WI\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.University of Wisconsin – Pyle Center\, Alumni Lounge702 Langdon St.\, Madison\, WI 53706 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Madison\n\n\n\n\nOur Madison toast is a focal point for the day’s celebrations\, and offers chances to mingle with WSB staff\, faculty\, leadership\, and local board members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta\, GA \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.The Landing at Scout Living639 Glen Iris Drive\, Level 2 Atlanta\, GA 30308 \n\n\n\nHosted by Alexandra Kirk (MBA ’17) and Zena Stephens Joy (MBA ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBangkok\, Thailand \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Bangkok\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 2Time: 6-8 p.m.The Great Room Gaysorn TowerLevel 26 & 25\, 127 Ratchadamri Road\, Lumpini\, Pathumwan\, Bangkok 10330 \n\n\n\nHosted by Nent Sathavornmanee (BBA ’02\, MS ’07) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeijing\, China \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Beijing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7–9 p.m.Beijing Solana Qmex Bar & Grill北京市朝阳区麦子店街道蓝色港湾库迈墨西哥餐吧 \n\n\n\nHosted by James Zhang (BBA ’16\, MAcc ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago\, IL \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Chicago\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Chicago Fair Trade Holiday Pop Up2717 N Clark St.Chicago\, IL 60614 \n\n\n\nHosted by Katie Lorenz (BBA ’12) and Cassie Warton (BBA ’19) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelhi\, India \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Delhi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 8–10 p.m.India Habitat CentreIndia Habitat Centre\, Lodhi Road\, New Delhi \n\n\n\nHosted by Kaustubh Prasad (BS ’03) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDubai\, UAE \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Dubai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Tonda PizzaIndex Tower\, DIFC\, Retail 210 – Dubai \n\n\n\nHosted by Vijay Gandhi (BBA ’98) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Fort Lauderdale\, FL \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Fort Lauderdale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Slackers Bar and Grille995 Marina BlvdFort Lauderdale\, FL 33315 \n\n\n\nHosted by Joe Lukas (BBA ’95) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Germany\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6 p.m.Champions Bar – Marriott Hotel FrankfurtHamburger Allee 2Frankfurt am Main\, Germany 60486 \n\n\n\nHosted by Rome Rauter (BBA ’20) and Thomas Leiser (BS ’70) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHanoi\, Vietnam \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Hanoi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–9 p.m.Turtle Lake Brewing Company106 Quang Khanh Street\, Tay Ho \n\n\n\nHosted by Adam Sitkoff (BA ’92) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLondon\, England \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in London\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 2Time: 6:30 p.m.Hereford Arms127 Gloucester Rd South Kensington\, London SW7 4TE \n\n\n\nHosted by Rebecca A. Clements (BBA ’97) and Elissa von Broembsen-Kluever (BBA ’04) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne\, Australia \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Melbourne\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 6Time: 10:30 a.m.Beachcomber Café10-18 Jacka BlvdSt Kilda\, Victoria 3182 \n\n\n\nHosted by Liz Dawes (BBA ’85) and Scott Dawes (BS ’84) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMexico City \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Mexico City\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7–9 p.m.Maison ArtemesiaTonalá 23 Roma Nte. Cuauhtémoc06700 Ciudad de México\, 55 9036 3778 \n\n\n\nHosted by Sachin Tuli (BBA ’98\, MS ’00)\, director of international business and global partnerships at the Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilwaukee\, WI \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Milwaukee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.Leff’s Lucky Town7208 W State StWauwatosa\, WI 53213 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kevin Gannon (BBA ’01) and Nate Radue (BA ’09\, MBA ’19) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis\, MN \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Minneapolis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.Rabbit Hole411 N Washington AveMinneapolis\, MN 55401 \n\n\n\nHosted by Luke Anderson (BS ’98) and Tim Bratland (BBA ’89) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNashville\, TN \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Nashville\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.Culinary Dropout4020 Aspen Grove Dr\, Suite 101Franklin\, TN 37067 \n\n\n\nHosted by Amy Fensch (BBA ’95) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York\, NY \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in New York\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Dorrian’s Red Hand1616 2nd AveNew York\, NY 10028 \n\n\n\nHosted by Chetan Peddada (BBA ’08) and Robin Du (BBA ’21\, MS ’22) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrange County \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Orange County\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–6:30 p.m.Original Pizza Sports Bar3100 Irvine AvenueNewport Beach\, CA 92660 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kim Cass (BA ’76) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortland\, OR \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Portland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.The Old Gold2105 N Killingsworth StPortland\, OR 97217 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kelly Johnson (BBA ’15) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrague\, Czech Republic \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Prague\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Brasserie MaximilianHaštalská 752/14\, Prague 1 \n\n\n\nHosted by Rob Kozich (BA ’96) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeattle\, WA \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Seattle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.Buckley’s in Belltown2331 2nd AveSeattle\, WA 98121 \n\n\n\nHosted by Nick Kubsch (BBA ’15\, MAcc ’16) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeoul\, South Korea \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Seoul\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7:30–9:30 p.m.서울 브루어리 성수 (Seoul Brewery)서울특별시 성동구 연무장길 28-12 (성수동2가) \n\n\n\nHosted by Sky Kim (BA ’10)\, Jihae Choi (BBA ’24)\, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShanghai\, China \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Shanghai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30–9 p.m.帕雷餐厅运动酒吧 (Parlay)康定路385号，陕康里103 Kanding Road 385 Shankang Li Blk 18 103 \n\n\n\nHosted by Neville Ning-YU Lam (BBA ’97) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSingapore \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Singapore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.SOS Bar Restaurant6 Marina Blvd#01-18/19 The Sail at Marina Bay Singapore 018985 \n\n\n\nHosted by Tim Yeo (BS ’10\, MS ’11) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilmington\, DE \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Wilmington\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–6:30 p.m.DE.CO Food Hall111 W 10th StreetWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nHosted by Brandon Shields (MBA ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in hosting a future toast? Email kyadro@wisc.edu if you’re interested in hosting in your city next year. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/125-global-toast/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gt-1200x450-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20251014T201309Z CREATED:20250908T155215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T201309Z UID:10001610-1763055000-1763065800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in MPLS: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate WSB’s 125th anniversary in the Twin Cities\, where you’ll build community with local alumni across industries\, hear from school leadership and industry experts\, and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future.  \n\n\n\nDuring this memorable event\, you’ll enjoy a cutting-edge presentation on artificial intelligence\, innovation\, and emerging technologies with Matt Seitz\, director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business. You’ll gain real-world insights and career-boosting takeaways for thriving in today’s AI-powered workplace. \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, will also provide an inside look at how the school is embracing these new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of leaders grounded in entrepreneurial thinking.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll also be welcomed by local alumni board members Tim Bratland (BBA ’89) and Farin Williams (MBA ’17).  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your alma mater’s proud milestone\, discover new ways to stay connected to WSB and the alumni community\, and embrace our bold Legacy in Motion. Reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNovember 13 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Guthrie Theater \n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuthrie Theater\n\n\n\nAmber Box and Dowling Studio818 2nd Street SouthMinneapolis\, MN 55415 \n\n\n\nView parking details here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 p.m.Social hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 p.m.Opening remarks from Dean SambaKeynote presentation with Matt SeitzSpecial anniversary toast \n\n\n\n7:30–8:30 p.m.Networking with beverages \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy \n\n\n\nAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy is the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Prior to his current role\, Sambamurthy served as Eli Broad Professor and associate dean of the MBA and professional master’s programs at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. \n\n\n\nA leading expert on how businesses compete in the digital economy\, Sambamurthy’s work has been featured in leading academic journals. Several Fortune 500 firms have also engaged him as a consultant. Working with executive clients and academic colleagues in the U.S.\, China\, Taiwan\, Singapore\, India\, and Hong Kong\, he has focused on digital business transformations\, strategic alignment\, governance\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nSambamurthy received his PhD from the University of Minnesota\, his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management\, and his bachelor of engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli\, India. \n\n\n\nWhat Sambamurthy loves about WSB: “As dean\, I am continually inspired by the extraordinary people of WSB who have shaped an enduring 125-year legacy. United by a tradition of paying it forward\, I love how our community constantly seeks new ways to innovate and lead—laying the foundation for generations of trusted changemakers and ensuring our brightest days are ahead.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz \n\n\n\nDirector\, AI Hub for Business\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nMatt Seitz is a leader with a passion for driving growth through technology and artificial intelligence. A recognized thought leader in AI\, data analytics\, and digital transformation\, Seitz brings 30 years of experience helping organizations solve business challenges through technology. \n\n\n\nAs director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business\, Seitz leads initiatives to advance AI research while fostering industry partnerships and preparing students for AI leadership roles. He authors a widely read newsletter on AI\, ExplAIn it like I’m busy\, and regularly delivers keynote presentations on technology and AI for business.  \n\n\n\nDuring his tenure as director of performance for Google Retail\, Seitz helped top U.S. retailers leverage AI-powered advertising and analytics to drive growth. Seitz holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and serves on the Kellogg Retail Analytics Council board. \n\n\n\nWhat Seitz loves about WSB: “Its earnestness and commitment to excellence\, especially as AI transforms business\, education\, and society faster than ever before. Leaders throughout the school are stepping up to embed AI in their classrooms\, research business implications\, and partner with industry on practical applications. And they’re doing it with UW’s signature earnestness and commitment to excellence.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWSB in MPLS: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNovember 13 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Guthrie Theater URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-mpls-125-years-of-doing-business-the-badger-way/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mpls-banner-1200x450-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T210000 DTSTAMP:20250930T195927Z CREATED:20250908T163654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195927Z UID:10001627-1761156000-1761166800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in NYC: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate WSB’s 125th anniversary at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City\, where you’ll build community with local alumni across industries\, hear from school leadership and industry experts\, and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future.  \n\n\n\nDuring this memorable event\, you’ll enjoy a cutting-edge presentation on artificial intelligence\, innovation\, and emerging technologies with Matt Seitz\, director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business. You’ll gain real-world insights and career-boosting takeaways for thriving in today’s AI-powered workplace. \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, will also provide an inside look at how the school is embracing these new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of leaders grounded in entrepreneurial thinking.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll also be welcomed by local alumni board members Cynthia Chu (BBA ’99)\, Jacob Erlichman (BBA ’19)\, and Chetan Peddada (BBA ’08). \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your alma mater’s proud milestone\, discover new ways to stay connected to WSB and the alumni community\, and embrace our bold Legacy in Motion. Reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 22 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. EDTNew York Stock Exchange \n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \n\n\n\nThe event is hosted by distinguished alum Jeffrey Sprecher (BS ’78)\, chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange and parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n\n\nFreedom Hall11 Wall St.New York\, NY 10005 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6–7 p.m.Social hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages \n\n\n\n7–8 p.m.Opening remarks from Dean SambaKeynote presentation with Matt SeitzSpecial anniversary toast \n\n\n\n8–9 p.m.Networking with beverages \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy \n\n\n\nAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy is the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Prior to his current role\, Sambamurthy served as Eli Broad Professor and associate dean of the MBA and professional master’s programs at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. \n\n\n\nA leading expert on how businesses compete in the digital economy\, Sambamurthy’s work has been featured in leading academic journals. Several Fortune 500 firms have also engaged him as a consultant. Working with executive clients and academic colleagues in the U.S.\, China\, Taiwan\, Singapore\, India\, and Hong Kong\, he has focused on digital business transformations\, strategic alignment\, governance\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nSambamurthy received his PhD from the University of Minnesota\, his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management\, and his bachelor of engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli\, India. \n\n\n\nWhat Sambamurthy loves about WSB: “As dean\, I am continually inspired by the extraordinary people of WSB who have shaped an enduring 125-year legacy. United by a tradition of paying it forward\, I love how our community constantly seeks new ways to innovate and lead—laying the foundation for generations of trusted changemakers and ensuring our brightest days are ahead.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz \n\n\n\nDirector\, AI Hub for Business\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nMatt Seitz is a leader with a passion for driving growth through technology and artificial intelligence. A recognized thought leader in AI\, data analytics\, and digital transformation\, Seitz brings 30 years of experience helping organizations solve business challenges through technology. \n\n\n\nAs director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business\, Seitz leads initiatives to advance AI research while fostering industry partnerships and preparing students for AI leadership roles. He authors a widely read newsletter on AI\, ExplAIn it like I’m busy\, and regularly delivers keynote presentations on technology and AI for business.  \n\n\n\nDuring his tenure as director of performance for Google Retail\, Seitz helped top U.S. retailers leverage AI-powered advertising and analytics to drive growth. Seitz holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and serves on the Kellogg Retail Analytics Council board. \n\n\n\nWhat Seitz loves about WSB: “Its earnestness and commitment to excellence\, especially as AI transforms business\, education\, and society faster than ever before. Leaders throughout the school are stepping up to embed AI in their classrooms\, research business implications\, and partner with industry on practical applications. And they’re doing it with UW’s signature earnestness and commitment to excellence.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWSB in NYC: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 22 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. EDTNew York Stock Exchange URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-nyc-125-years-of-doing-business-the-badger-way/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/regional-nyc-1200x450-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T160000 DTSTAMP:20250828T171430Z CREATED:20250828T163002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T171430Z UID:10001612-1758294000-1758297600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:The Future of the Fed: A Conversation with a Former Fed President DESCRIPTION:The Puelicher Center for Banking Education welcomes Loretta J. Mester\, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Mester will share insights on the forces shaping interest rates\, financial markets\, and the economy.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLoretta J. Mester was president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland from 2014 through 2024. In that role\, she participated in the formulation of US monetary policy. This event is free and open to the public.Kellner Hall Room 2120 Grainger Hall975 University AvenueMadison\, WI 53706 URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/the-future-of-the-fed-a-conversation-with-a-former-fed-president/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Masters Programs,Undergraduate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Loretta_Event_Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T210000 DTSTAMP:20250827T174339Z CREATED:20250729T165956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T174339Z UID:10001574-1758132000-1758142800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in CHI: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate WSB’s 125th anniversary at University Club of Chicago\, where you’ll build community with local alumni across industries\, hear from school leadership and industry experts\, and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future.  \n\n\n\nDuring this memorable event\, you’ll enjoy a cutting-edge presentation on artificial intelligence\, innovation\, and emerging technologies with Matt Seitz\, director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business. You’ll gain real-world insights and career-boosting takeaways for thriving in today’s AI-powered workplace. \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, will also provide an inside look at how the school is embracing these new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of leaders grounded in entrepreneurial thinking. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also be welcomed by local alumni board members Talicia Bashford (BBA ’04)\, Katie Lorenz (BBA ’12)\, and Cassie Warton (BBA ’19). \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your alma mater’s proud milestone\, discover new ways to stay connected to WSB and the alumni community\, and embrace our bold Legacy in Motion. Reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.University Club of Chicago \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets per guest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUniversity Club of Chicago\n\n\n\nMichigan Room (2nd Floor) \n\n\n\n76 East Monroe StreetChicago\, IL 60603 \n\n\n\nView parking details below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6–7 p.m. \n\n\n\nSocial hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages \n\n\n\n7–8 p.m. \n\n\n\nOpening remarks from Dean Samba \n\n\n\nKeynote presentation with Matt Seitz \n\n\n\nSpecial anniversary toast \n\n\n\n8–9 p.m. \n\n\n\nNetworking with beverages \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDress Code \n\n\n\nAs set by the University Club house rules\, the dress code is as follows for private event spaces: traditional business or business casual attire. Shorts\, t-shirts\, athletic shoes or attire\, baseball caps\, and flip flops are not permitted. Collared shirts required for men. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\n\n\n\nAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy is the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Prior to his current role\, Sambamurthy served as Eli Broad Professor and associate dean of the MBA and professional master’s programs at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. \n\n\n\nA leading expert on how businesses compete in the digital economy\, Sambamurthy’s work has been featured in leading academic journals. Several Fortune 500 firms have also engaged him as a consultant. Working with executive clients and academic colleagues in the U.S.\, China\, Taiwan\, Singapore\, India\, and Hong Kong\, he has focused on digital business transformations\, strategic alignment\, governance\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nSambamurthy received his PhD from the University of Minnesota\, his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management\, and his bachelor of engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli\, India. \n\n\n\nWhat Sambamurthy loves about WSB: “As dean\, I am continually inspired by the extraordinary people of WSB who have shaped an enduring 125-year legacy. United by a tradition of paying it forward\, I love how our community constantly seeks new ways to innovate and lead—laying the foundation for generations of trusted changemakers and ensuring our brightest days are ahead.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz\n\n\n\nDirector\, AI Hub for Business\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nMatt Seitz is a leader with a passion for driving growth through technology and artificial intelligence. A recognized thought leader in AI\, data analytics\, and digital transformation\, Seitz brings 30 years of experience helping organizations solve business challenges through technology. \n\n\n\nAs director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business\, Seitz leads initiatives to advance AI research while fostering industry partnerships and preparing students for AI leadership roles. He authors a widely read newsletter on AI\, ExplAIn it like I’m busy\, and regularly delivers keynote presentations on technology and AI for business.  \n\n\n\nDuring his tenure as director of performance for Google Retail\, Seitz helped top U.S. retailers leverage AI-powered advertising and analytics to drive growth. Seitz holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and serves on the Kellogg Retail Analytics Council board. \n\n\n\nWhat Seitz loves about WSB: “Its earnestness and commitment to excellence\, especially as AI transforms business\, education\, and society faster than ever before. Leaders throughout the school are stepping up to embed AI in their classrooms\, research business implications\, and partner with industry on practical applications. And they’re doing it with UW’s signature earnestness and commitment to excellence.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWSB in CHI: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.University Club of Chicago \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValet Parking (prices subject to change without notice) $40 per vehicle – for duration of event per day \n\n\n\n55 East Monroe Self-Parking $25 per vehicle\, per 24 hours (validation stickers to be purchased at front desk) \n\n\n\nMillennium Garages Self-Parking (please call 312-616-0600 for information) \n\n\n\nGrant Park North Garage Entrance is on North Michigan Avenue between Monroe Street and Washington Street \n\n\n\nGrant Park South Garage Entrance is on North Michigan Avenue between Congress Parkway and Adams Street URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-chi-125-years-of-doing-business-the-badger-way/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/125-chi-regional-1200x450-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20250827T174251Z CREATED:20250729T170230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T174251Z UID:10001573-1758043800-1758054600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in MKE: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate WSB’s 125th anniversary at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee\, where you’ll build community with local alumni across industries\, hear from school leadership and industry experts\, and honor WSB’s transformative legacy and bold vision for the future.  \n\n\n\nDuring this memorable event\, you’ll enjoy a cutting-edge presentation on artificial intelligence\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship with Matt Seitz\, director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business\, and Jon Eckhardt\, WSB’s Pyle Bascom Professor in Business Leadership. \n\n\n\nYou’ll gain insights for thriving in today’s AI-powered workplace and get an inside look from Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean on how the school is embracing new technologies\, deepening industry partnerships to drive student success\, and cultivating the next generation of leaders grounded in entrepreneurial thinking. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also be welcomed by local alumni board members Kevin Gannon (BBA ’01)\, Nathan Radue (BA ’09\, MBA ’19)\, and Ellen Sexton (BBA ’96). \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your alma mater’s proud milestone\, discover new ways to stay connected to WSB and the alumni community\, and embrace our bold Legacy in Motion. Reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 16 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Harley-Davidson Museum \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Event guests receive free admission to the museum on the day of the event during regular hours (10 a.m.–5 p.m.). To access the museum\, simply check in at the front desk before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarley-Davidson Museum \n\n\n\nRumble Room \n\n\n\n400 W Canal St. \n\n\n\nMilwaukee\, WI 53201 \n\n\n\nView parking details below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nSocial hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nOpening remarks from Dean Samba \n\n\n\nKeynote presentation with Jon Eckhardt and Matt Seitz \n\n\n\nSpecial anniversary toast \n\n\n\n7:30–8:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nNetworking with beverages \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Eckhardt\n\n\n\nPyle Bascom Professor in Business Leadership\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nJon Eckhardt is the Pyle Bascom Professor in Business Leadership and a professor of management and human resources at the Wisconsin School of Business. An expert in entrepreneurship\, innovation\, and data analysis\, Eckhardt is also the special advisor for entrepreneurship to UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.  \n\n\n\nEckhardt co-founded the Entrepreneurship Science Lab\, which combines data science with world-class entrepreneurs to improve university-driven entrepreneurship\, as well as gener8tor\, one of the top business accelerators in the United States. \n\n\n\nPrior to becoming a professor\, his experiences included analyzing fixed-income securities at Legg Mason Capital Management and Legg Mason Funds Advisor (now Franklin Templeton)\, and economic consulting. Eckhardt received his PhD in business (entrepreneurship) from the University of Maryland and an undergraduate degree in economics from Penn State University. \n\n\n\nWhat Eckhardt loves about WSB: “WSB is an exciting place to be a faculty member. We are part of a massive university that is excellent in so many domains\, and there is a spirit of collaboration amongst the faculty and staff that fuels important interdisciplinary projects. What makes this place special\, are the people in our community\, especially our students and alumni\, who help define\, push\, and develop our culture.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\n\n\n\nAlbert O. Nicholas Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy is the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Prior to his current role\, Sambamurthy served as Eli Broad Professor and associate dean of the MBA and professional master’s programs at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. \n\n\n\nA leading expert on how businesses compete in the digital economy\, Sambamurthy’s work has been featured in leading academic journals. Several Fortune 500 firms have also engaged him as a consultant. Working with executive clients and academic colleagues in the U.S.\, China\, Taiwan\, Singapore\, India\, and Hong Kong\, he has focused on digital business transformations\, strategic alignment\, governance\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nSambamurthy received his PhD from the University of Minnesota\, his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management\, and his bachelor of engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli\, India. \n\n\n\nWhat Sambamurthy loves about WSB: “As dean\, I am continually inspired by the extraordinary people of WSB who have shaped an enduring 125-year legacy. United by a tradition of paying it forward\, I love how our community constantly seeks new ways to innovate and lead—laying the foundation for generations of trusted changemakers and ensuring our brightest days are ahead.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz\n\n\n\nDirector\, AI Hub for Business\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nMatt Seitz is a leader with a passion for driving growth through technology and artificial intelligence. A recognized thought leader in AI\, data analytics\, and digital transformation\, Seitz brings 30 years of experience helping organizations solve business challenges through technology. \n\n\n\nAs director of WSB’s AI Hub for Business\, Seitz leads initiatives to advance AI research while fostering industry partnerships and preparing students for AI leadership roles. He authors a widely read newsletter on AI\, ExplAIn it like I’m busy\, and regularly delivers keynote presentations on technology and AI for business.  \n\n\n\nDuring his tenure as director of performance for Google Retail\, Seitz helped top U.S. retailers leverage AI-powered advertising and analytics to drive growth. Seitz holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and serves on the Kellogg Retail Analytics Council board. \n\n\n\nWhat Seitz loves about WSB: “Its earnestness and commitment to excellence\, especially as AI transforms business\, education\, and society faster than ever before. Leaders throughout the school are stepping up to embed AI in their classrooms\, research business implications\, and partner with industry on practical applications. And they’re doing it with UW’s signature earnestness and commitment to excellence.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWSB in MKE: 125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 16 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Harley-Davidson Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Harley‑Davidson Museum offers complimentary parking for up to 500 cars and 1\,000 motorcycles.  \n\n\n\nIf the Harley-Davidson Museum’s on-site lot is full\, several nearby paid lots are available within walking distance. Options typically range from $3–$10 per hour: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n305 W Oregon St. (0.6 miles)\n\n\n\n\n\n302 & 400 W St. Paul Ave. (0.7 miles)\n\n\n\n\n\n404 W St. Paul Ave. (“A Lot”)\n\n\n\n\n\n360 W St. Paul Ave. (Depot Lot)\n\n\n\n\n\n401 & 400 N 3rd St. (“B & C Lots”)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany Milwaukee County Transit System routes (including\, 19\, 40U\, 80\, and 81) also stop right at the museum. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-mke-125-years-of-doing-business-the-badger-way/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/125-mke-regional-1200x450-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T183000 DTSTAMP:20250528T181351Z CREATED:20250527T193920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T181351Z UID:10001505-1751113800-1751135400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Badger Day at the Brewer Game DESCRIPTION:Calling all Wisconsin Badger and Milwaukee Brewer fans! Suit up in your best Badger and Brewer gear and experience your favorite baseball traditions on June 28. Catch up with fellow UW–Madison alumni at Badger Day at the Brewer Game\, a spirited tailgate bursting with Badger pride. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring the whole family to American Family Field in Milwaukee and enjoy:\n\n\n\n• Tasty food and refreshing drinks • Cool Badger swag • Spirited networking and community building • Fun yard games \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the tailgate\, you’ll also have a chance to watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies in the UW–Madison section of the ballpark\, located on the third baseline. First pitch is at 3:10 p.m. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this fun opportunity to build camaraderie\, show off your Badger and Brewer pride\, and enjoy a great afternoon at the ballpark! \n\n\n\nUW–Madison alumni\, friends\, and family members of all ages are welcome to attend this event\, which includes sub sandwiches and a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTailgate Ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult tickets: $15Children 10 and under: $10Children 5 and under: FREE \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tailgate Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: When you purchase your ticket there is an optional donation section on the checkout page. If you don’t wish to donate\, click the drop down menu\, select “other\,” and enter $0 before completing your purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\nBaseball Ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounted Price: $50.50Children 2 and under: FREE(child must sit on an adult’s lap) \n\n\n\nGame time: 3:10 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Baseball Tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Tailgate tickets and baseball tickets are sold individually. If you wish to attend both the tailgate and the baseball game\, you must purchase separate tickets through the two links provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Family Field1 Brewers Way\, Pavilion #6Milwaukee\, WI 53214 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBadger Day at the Brewer Game is hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers\, the Wisconsin Alumni Association: Milwaukee Chapter\, and the Wisconsin School of Business. This event is co-hosted by Wisconsin Business Alumni Board members Kevin Gannon (BBA ’01) and Nathan Radue (BA ’09\, MBA ’19). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I park? Guests are responsible for their own parking for both the tailgate and the baseball game. More information about parking at American Family Field can be found here. How will I receive my tickets? Tailgate registrants will receive an email from Zeffy with e-tickets\, pavilion location\, and a map.Baseball game tickets are accessed through the MLB app. More information on using the app can be found here. Can I purchase a tailgate ticket without purchasing a baseball ticket? Yes! Purchase tailgate tickets here. Can I purchase a baseball ticket without purchasing a tailgate ticket? Yes! Purchase baseball tickets here. Can I get a refund for tickets I purchased? All tailgate and baseball game ticket sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. What am I allowed to bring into American Family Field? Please see American Family Field’s Know Before You Go guide for more information. Can I sit by my friends in the UW–Madison section of the ballpark? Yes! When purchasing baseball tickets\, you can view the first name and last initial of everyone who has also purchased tickets\, as well as their seat location. Who do I contact with questions? Contact the WSB Alumni Relations department at alumni@wsb.wisc.edu. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/badger-day-at-the-brewer-game/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/badger-brewers-1200x450-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T203000 DTSTAMP:20250609T142817Z CREATED:20250501T142828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T142817Z UID:10001500-1750959000-1750969800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Talking Tech in the Twin Cities DESCRIPTION:Powerful technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing are rapidly transforming how people live\, work\, and conduct business. With so much change\, professionals and business leaders across all fields and industries are left wondering: What’s next in the world of tech\, and how do I keep up? \n\n\n\nJoin fellow Badgers at Talking Tech in the Twin Cities\, an exclusive\, in-person event where local experts will outline the skills\, mindsets\, and insights you’ll need to lead as new technologies continue to disrupt our working lives. \n\n\n\nDuring this exciting and informative event\, you can expect: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive discussion: Engage with industry experts as they share how emerging technologies are impacting industries—and what you can do to adapt and thrive.\n\n\n\nValuable connections: Form authentic relationships with fellow alumni and tech professionals in your area.\n\n\n\nActionable insights: Walk away with fresh perspectives and practical tips to confidently lead and optimize your business in the evolving tech landscape.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this evening of bold conversations\, meaningful connections\, and real-world takeaways that you can apply in your professional and personal lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll UW–Madison alumni are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and dessert. This event is designed for all career stages—no tech expertise or experience is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOvative Group729 N Washington Ave.\, Floor 11Minneapolis\, MN 55401Weather permitting\, guests will enjoy drinks\, hors doeuvres\, and Badger camaraderie on Ovative’s rooftop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLuke Anderson (BS ’98)Co-Host and ModeratorChief information officer\, UNFI Retail – Cub and Shoppers \n\n\n\nLuke Anderson (BS ’98) is the chief information officer for UNFI Retail\, leading technology for two regional grocery banners\, Cub and Shoppers. Cub operates grocery as well as wine and spirits stores throughout Minnesota\, while Shoppers calls the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas home. Over the past four years\, Anderson has led Cub and Shoppers through a major technology transformation\, replacing legacy systems in all areas of the business.  \n\n\n\nPrior to Cub\, Luke spent over 20 years leading IT teams with multiple consulting\, CPG\, and retail companies. He held leadership roles with Accenture\, Supervalu\, Oliver Wyman\, and Schwan’s. Most of his time in consulting was spent working with retailers around the world.  \n\n\n\nLuke received his undergraduate degree in computer science and political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Bratland (BBA ’89)Co-HostPresident\, Crystal Farms Dairy Company \n\n\n\nTim Bratland (BBA ’89) is the president of Crystal Farms Dairy Company headquartered in Minneapolis. He has over 30 years of experience in the CPG space and has worked at companies like General Mills\, DecoPac\, Inc.\, Malt-O-Meal\, and Post Consumer Brands. Bratland has held executive leadership roles in marketing\, sales\, operations\, integrated business planning and corporate integrations. \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a double major in finance and marketing and received his MBA in marketing and strategic planning from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Bratland has served on nonprofit boards in the Twin Cities and is currently the Wisconsin School of Business alumni relations chairperson for that region. He is also an active member on the Wisconsin Business Alumni Board and the UW–Madison Technology Exploration Lab advisory board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Levenhagen (BBA ’95)Regional vice president\, professional services leader – high tech\, SalesforceJen Levenhagen (BBA ’95) is a proud WSB alum who has built a dynamic career at the intersection of retail\, advertising\, and technology. Before joining Salesforce in 2015\, Levenhagen held several positions at Target Corporation and JWT\, a global advertising agency. In her current role as vice president of professional services\, Levenhagen leads a team that drives strategic engagements for high tech clients such as Crowdstrike\, Workday\, PayPal\, and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Martell (BS ’12)Co-founder and chief executive officer\, Pear Commerce \n\n\n\nEric Martell (BS ’12) is on a mission to bring transparency and precision to the world of retail marketing. As co-founder and chief executive officer of Pear Commerce\, he’s transforming the way consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands connect with customers\, bridging the gap between digital ads and real-time retail purchases. Under Martell’s leadership\, Pear empowers CPG marketers with the same clarity and efficiency that direct-to-consumer brands have long enjoyed\, delivering real-time insights from click to cart. \n\n\n\nBefore launching Pear\, Martell  helped build one of the earliest and most successful online food ordering platforms: EatStreet. As a co-founder\, he helped scale the company from a scrappy student startup to a national operation serving over 15\,000 restaurants and millions of customers. He’s also served as managing director of gener8tor Minnesota\, one of the country’s top-ranked accelerators\, and continues to invest in and support early-stage companies as a venture partner at gener8tor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDale Nitschke (BBA ’84)Founder and CEO\, Ovative GroupDale Nitschke (BBA ’84)\, the founder and chief executive officer at Ovative Group\, sees potential everywhere and knows how to unlock it. His signature “just do” mindset and bias toward action served him well during his 23 years at Target\, where he grew the retailer’s e-commerce business. But more than anything\, he’s an innovator who believes in his team’s collective power to succeed. As Ovative’s leader\, he fuels the company’s vision\, transforming the measure of marketing success. \n\n\n\nRedefining clients’ vision of success\, Nitschke believes that marketing can unlock true business growth. He’s here to answer questions deemed unanswerable\, infusing this same hopeful outlook of possibility into his 500+ team. His “raise the bar” mindset led to Ovative’s development of Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR)\, a metric that helps businesses measure the true value of their marketing efforts. He drove to fruition the marketing intelligence platform that helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth: EMRge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent PiersonVice president of cloud strategy and architecture\, C4 Technical ServicesAfter more than 20 years as an enterprise technology strategist\, Brent Pierson transitioned to consulting at C4 Technical Services to address gaps he couldn’t fill in his previous roles. As vice president of cloud strategy and architecture\, his mission is to build genuine partnerships with clients\, helping them achieve their goals rather than meeting quotas. As a visionary technology leader\, Pierson has  led global tech transformations\, focusing on creating business and customer value while mentoring teams. He’s passionate about researching and applying technology to solve problems and uncover new opportunities for innovation. He believes in incremental improvement—supported by measurable metrics—to stay aligned with the ever-changing tech and business landscape. His strength lies in combining strategic thinking and technical expertise to conceptualize diverse outcomes\, develop roadmaps\, and guide teams toward successful business results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 p.m.Networking\, hors d’oeuvres\, and drinks \n\n\n\n6:15–7:30 p.m.Program and Q&A moderated by Luke Anderson (BS ’98)\, Chief information officer\, UNFI Retail – Cub and Shoppers \n\n\n\n7:30–8:30 p.m.Dessert\, drinks\, and networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Dale Nitschke (BBA ’84) for generously sponsoring this event. \n\n\n\nTalking Tech in the Twin Cities is co-hosted by Wisconsin Business Alumni Board members Tim Bratland (BBA ’89) and Luke Anderson (BS ’98) in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business\, the School of Computer\, Data & Information Sciences\, and the College of Engineering. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/talking-tech-in-the-twin-cities/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/talking-tech-1200x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20250402T173812Z CREATED:20250306T151935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T173812Z UID:10001481-1744912800-1744921800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Badgers in Consulting - Chicago DESCRIPTION:Curious about consulting? Already in the field and looking to grow? Exploring new career possibilities?  \n\n\n\nConsulting is a versatile and dynamic career path that opens doors across multiple fields—and is seeing rapid growth in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Labor\, the professional and business services sector\, which includes consulting firms\, is expected to add more than 1.6 million new jobs by 2028.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin School of Business in Chicago for Badgers in Consulting\, an exciting new event for UW–Madison alumni from all industries who are passionate about the field of consulting and want to expand their network. During this interactive event\, an esteemed panel of partners from top firms like EY-Parthenon\, Accenture\, McKinsey & Company\, and Bain & Company will share insights on:  \n\n\n\n\nKey consulting skills that open doors to new opportunities and fields\n\n\n\nPersonal career journeys and how they landed in their current roles\n\n\n\nIndustry trends and the future of the consulting industry\n\n\n\nVersatile career pathways in the consulting industry and beyond\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Fay Shong (BBA ’84)\, retired partner at McKinsey & Company\, this interactive discussion will provide valuable takeaways—whether you’re an experienced consultant\, considering a transition\, or just want to expand your network. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to join fellow Badgers and professionals who are eager to learn about the future of the consulting industry and build connections through networking! \n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Badgers are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and dessert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Chicago205 N Michigan Ave.\, 10th FloorChicago\, IL 60601 \n\n\n\nParking information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Botos (BS ’89)Partner/Principal\, EY-Parthenon \n\n\n\nBotos has worked across multiple industry sectors and government agencies in both corporate and consulting roles\, with over 30 years of experience. Currently\, he’s a senior partner with EY-Parthenon\, where he works with clients on a broad range of disruptive business model strategies\, go-to-market launch strategies\, and complex operating model transformations. Prior to EY-Parthenon\, Botos was vice president of strategy and innovation at CareFusion and Cardinal Health. Additionally\, Botos was a principal at Strategos\, a design strategy and innovation consulting boutique founded by Professor Gary Hamel. Beyond work\, Botos teaches a graduate-level course on design strategy at the Illinois Institute of Design and volunteers at the MATTER Healthcare Incubator in Chicago. Botos holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, a master’s in economics from George Washington University\, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian GrayManaging Director of Global Fuels and Convenience Retail\, Accenture \n\n\n\nGray is currently leading Accenture’s Global Fuels and Convenience Retail practice as managing director. He has spent the last 20 years working with over 25 fuels and convenience retailers around the world. Gray is passionate about driving innovation throughout the business and ultimately setting clients up to capitalize on future trends. His experience stretches across digital transformation\, customer experience\, AI and generative AI\, analytics\, loyalty\, retail site systems\, mergers and acquisitions\, and large-scale complex deployments. \n\n\n\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses build their digital core\, optimize their operations\, and accelerate revenue growth—creating tangible value at speed and scale—with nearly 800\,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Greis Partner and North American Cybersecurity Leader\, McKinsey & Company \n\n\n\nGreis is a partner in McKinsey & Company’s Chicago office and leads the cybersecurity work in North America with a focus on cybersecurity transformation\, cloud\, technology strategy\, and digital transformation. Greis designs\, builds\, and accelerates secure and trusted digital transformations to help organizations accelerate their mission and protect their purpose. He also works closely with the providers of and investors in cybersecurity solutions to help them grow and achieve market leadership. Prior to McKinsey\, Greis served as the global and Americas practice leader at a global management consulting firm and was a founding partner of the firm’s cybersecurity\, technology transformation\, and digital divisions. In addition to his work with McKinsey\, Greis serves on the faculty at Indiana University\, where he teaches graduate-level IT governance\, risk\, and controls and has won numerous awards for his real-world curriculum and innovative teaching methods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouise KeelyPartner\, Bain & Company \n\n\n\nKeely is a leader in Bain’s Advanced Analytics practice and has over 25 years of experience in advanced analytics and customer strategy\, particularly within retail and other consumer industries. She has spearheaded customer-led strategic transformations\, leveraging data science and analytics to drive recommendations. Keely has also guided the design and implementation of data and analytics organizations for clients. She specializes in the development of strategy and execution of new data and analytics businesses. Recently\, Keely has focused on advising clients on generative AI strategy\, use case development\, and implementation. Prior to Bain\, she held leadership roles in major consulting firms and industry\, and she was an economics professor and published researcher. Keely holds degrees from Georgetown University and the London School of Economics. She is a noted author and speaker on global consumer demand shifts\, consumer data trends\, and analytics strategy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nFay Shong (BBA ’84)Retired Partner at McKinsey & Company \n\n\n\nShong is an impact-focused leader who has served energy companies on critical business issues for 40 years. Since graduating from the Wisconsin School of Business\, Shong has pursued her passion for working at multinational firms. Starting out as an executive with ExxonMobil\, and later as a management consulting partner for top consulting firms\, Shong spent her career working at the intersection of strategy\, finance\, and technology. Shong’s experience as a partner at Accenture\, EY\, and McKinsey provided her with a unique opportunity to focus on various C-suite leaders at different times. Over the course of her career\, Shong served over half of the largest energy companies\, working across four continents and delivering transformation programs that added material shareholder value. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00–6:45 p.m.: Networking\, hors d’oeuvres\, and drinks6:45–7:45 p.m.: Program with moderated Q&A7:45–8:30 p.m.: Networking\, dessert\, and drinks URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/badgers-in-consulting/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bic-1200x450-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T203000 DTSTAMP:20250414T172837Z CREATED:20250307T014634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172837Z UID:10001482-1744828200-1744835400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:NYC Nicholas Center Networking Reception DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin School of Business finance alumni are invited to gather in Manhattan at The Smith (Midtown) for a networking reception from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. WSB finance alumni and other friends of the Nicholas Center are welcome to attend! Food & drinks provided. RSVP is required. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event has closed. Please email Andrea Sorenson to inquire about available spots. Email: andrea.sorenson@wisc.edu URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/nyc-nicholas-center-networking-reception/ LOCATION:The Smith (Midtown)\, 956 2nd Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni Networking,Nicholas Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000 DTSTAMP:20250305T163707Z CREATED:20250225T154036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T163707Z UID:10001479-1742493600-1742502600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Talking Tech in Chicago DESCRIPTION:Agentic artificial intelligence\, an emerging technology that can analyze data\, set goals\, and take actions with decreasing human supervision\, is reshaping how people live\, work\, and conduct business. You may be wondering: How can I keep up with—and get ahead of —with this rapidly changing technology? \n\n\n\nJoin fellow Badgers for Talking Tech in Chicago\, an exclusive\, in-person event where experts will dive into how agentic AI is affecting how we work and live.  \n\n\n\nDuring this exciting and informative event\, you can expect: \n\n\n\nInteractive discussion: Engage with industry experts as they share how AI is evolving and impacting industries—and what you can do to adapt and thrive.Valuable connections: Network with fellow alumni\, students\, and tech professionals in your area.Actionable insights: Leave with fresh perspectives and practical tips to confidently navigate and thrive in the evolving tech landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to build new connections\, learn fresh perspectives\, and gain actionable strategies for how to navigate AI’s growing influence in your life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n1871222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza\, #1212Chicago\, IL 60654 \n\n\n\nGetting to 1871 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Fiechtner (BBA ’07) is a passionate go-to-market leader who currently serves as president at UiPath. With over two decades in sales\, he brings a unique blend of enterprise software expertise\, entrepreneurial grit\, and an ability to scale high-performing teams. \n\n\n\nIn his current role\, he leads go-to-market functions for UiPath across the Americas to drive client growth\, adoption\, and long-term success. He was instrumental in UiPath crossing $1 billion in annual recurring revenue\, verticalizing the company’s go-to-market approach\, and driving internal innovation for agentic automation. \n\n\n\nThroughout his career\, Fiechtner has held leadership roles at industry-leading companies like Salesforce\, Clari\, and General Electric. He also co-founded clothing and apparel business Sconnie Nation when he was a freshman at UW–Madison\, and often looks back at it as the pivotal experience that sparked his passion for sales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz is the director of the AI Hub at the Wisconsin School of Business\, University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this role\, he leads initiatives to advance AI research\, foster industry partnerships\, and enhance AI education. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, as director of performance for Google Retail\, Seitz helped customers maximize search performance through AI-driven insights\, data analytics\, and measurement. He also spearheaded the company’s omnichannel program and led a CFO engagement initiative focused on digital investment valuation. \n\n\n\nEarlier in his career\, he held leadership roles at McDonald’s and Abbott Laboratories and worked in consulting. Seitz holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and serves on the Kellogg Retail Analytics Council board. \n\n\n\nAn avid endurance athlete\, Seitz competes in marathons and triathlons\, and completed his first full Ironman in 2021. He lives in Skokie\, Illinois\, with his wife and three children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacqui Cuffe is helping customers find new ways to transform their businesses with the power of AI. For nearly 20 years\, she’s navigated the dynamic tech landscape\, from fueling startup growth to driving multimillion-dollar deals at giants like Oracle\, Microsoft\, and Google. Now\, she’s channeling her passion in the rapidly evolving realm of generative AI—witnessing firsthand its profound impact on both personal and professional lives. Cuffe has a diverse background in sales\, marketing\, operations\, and engineering. \n\n\n\nShe holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business\, which equips her to guide organizations through transformative growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6–6:45 p.m. Networking\, hors d’oeuvres\, and drinks \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 p.m.Program and Q&A moderated by Cody Baldwin\, director of the Master of Science-Business: Analytics program at the Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\n7:45–8:30 p.m.Networking\, desserts\, and drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Badgers in Tech\, a unique\, cross-campus collaboration between the Wisconsin School of Business\, the College of Engineering\, and the School of Computer\, Data & Information Sciences at UW–Madison. \n\n\n\nThis vibrant community brings together UW–Madison alumni who are passionate about technology and innovation\, and offers opportunities to build relationships\, share knowledge\, and collaborate on new ideas.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Badgers in Tech community to connect with fellow alumni\, stay up-to-date on upcoming events\, and explore opportunities for career growth and collaboration. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/talking-tech-in-chicago/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ttc-web-600x300-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T183000 DTSTAMP:20250211T191036Z CREATED:20250116T211832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191036Z UID:10001442-1740504600-1740508200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Planet\, People\, Profit: Careers in Corporate Sustainability DESCRIPTION:The rising importance of sustainability and conservation has created the need for a new business professional: one who can optimize growth and profitability while also operating sustainably. According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Green Skills Report\, the global demand for this “green talent” increased by nearly 12% in just one year\, while the supply of these professionals grew by just under 6%—highlighting a critical need in the workforce. \n\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin School of Business and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison for Planet\, People\, Profit: Careers in Corporate Sustainability. During this virtual event\, alumni experts will share industry knowledge and tips\, discuss career pathways in the field\, and examine how sustainability and business can successfully coexist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll alumni\, students\, and friends are welcome to attend this virtual event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Hersh (BS ’18)\, sustainability software sales executive\, UL Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\nMorgan Ramaker Klaas (BA ’06\, MBA ’17)\, senior manager of corporate responsibility (sustainable brands)\, Target\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKurt Kober (MBA ’07)\, former president of emerging business unit and VP of commercial strategy and planning\, Honest Company\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Mitchell (BS ’12\, MIPA ’13)\, customer impact (sustainability) success manager\, Autodesk URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/planet-people-profit-careers-in-corporate-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ppp-24-web-1200x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T210000 DTSTAMP:20250122T164317Z CREATED:20250110T221005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164317Z UID:10001437-1739901600-1739912400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in the Bay Area: A Conversation on Innovation\, Starting Up\, and Starting Over DESCRIPTION:Please join the Wisconsin School of Business for WSB in the Bay Area: A Conversation on Innovation\, Starting Up\, and Starting Over\, an in-person event on February 18 for Bay Area Badgers and friends. Hosted at The Battery in San Francisco\, this event will include a conversation on innovation and learning through failure with featured speakers. Sean Jacobsohn (BBA ’94) will moderate this conversation and also receive the WSB Impact Award during this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeverages and heavy appetizers will be provided. The cost to attend this event is $20 per person.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is for WSB alumni and friends in the Bay Area interested in connecting and learning with fellow Badgers and community members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley DombkowskiCEO and president of Cellics Therapeutics\, Inc. \n\n\n\nSean Jacobsohn (BBA ’94)Partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder and chief historian of the Failure Museum \n\n\n\nChandar PattabhiramChief go-to-market officer at Workato \n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” SambamurthyAlbert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nSingari Seshadri (MBA ’96)Head of consumer and digital innovation at Nike \n\n\n\nTrevor Stow (BA ’90)Co-founder of Goldbelly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Battery \n\n\n\n717 Battery St.San Francisco\, CA 94111There are several paid parking options near the venue. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n6–7 p.m.Check-in and pre-reception with heavy appetizers and beverages \n\n\n\n7–8 p.m.Featured presentation with speakers and Q&A \n\n\n\n8–9 p.m.Post-reception with dessert and beverages URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-the-bay-area-a-conversation-on-innovation-starting-up-and-starting-over/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bay-area-1200x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000 DTSTAMP:20241022T191623Z CREATED:20241016T170032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T191623Z UID:10001336-1732035600-1732046400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Talking Tech in San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Join us for Talking Tech in San Francisco\, featuring Andy Konwinski (BS ’07)\, co-founder of Databricks and Perplexity. Konwinski will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey and discuss topics related to data intelligence and AI. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Badgers in the San Francisco Bay Area who share an interest in technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so RSVP is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a collaborative event hosted by the UW–Madison School of Computer\, Data & Information Sciences\, the College of Engineering\, and the Wisconsin School of Business. All UW alumni\, friends\, parents\, and prospective students are welcome. The event is free to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMerchants Exchange Club75 Leidesdorff St.San Francisco\, CA 94104 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Directions\n\n\n\nEntrance to the Merchant’s Exchange Club is on Leidesdorff Street between California Street and Pine Street. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/talking-tech-in-san-francisco/ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/talking-tech-sf-web-1200x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20240815T191328Z CREATED:20240815T191327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T191328Z UID:10001249-1726767000-1726774200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WSB in MPLS Networking Event DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin School of Business is excited to announce the return of WSB in MPLS\, an in-person networking event on September 19 for Twin City Business Badgers. Join fellow alumni and friends at Surly Brewing Company to mingle\, build relationships\, and broaden your professional network in a fun and casual environment. In addition\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean.   \n\n\n\nComplimentary beer and light appetizers will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited for this free networking opportunity—reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is for Twin City Business Badgers and friends interested in networking withfellow alumni at Surly Brewing Company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation and Parking\n\n\n\nSurly Brewing Company520 Malcolm Ave. SEMinneapolis\, MN 55414 \n\n\n\nParking InformationFree parking is available at the venue. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsb-in-mpls-networking-event/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WSB-in-mpls-1200x450-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR