Welcome to Wharton Summit 2025

Join us on May 22–23, 2025, for this exclusive chance to discuss changing future trends across the economy. The Summit is open to all interested in business, technology, politics, and society - not just Wharton Alumni.

We are hard at work building the program for this event and we are very excited to share some core details with you here!

 

Time & Place:

Wharton Dinner, May 22, 2025 | 7pm: Austernbank, Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin

Wharton Summit, May 23, 2025 | 8:30am - 16:30pm: Zalando SE, Hedwig-Wachenheim-Straße 7, 10243 Berlin

Registration: Is open! We look forward to welcoming you on our Summit!

 

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What to Expect:

This special event includes:

• An exclusive networking dinner at Austernbank, nestled in the heart of historic Berlin, featuring a distinguished guest speaker.
• A full-day conference packed with insights from many other guest speakers across the economic spectrum.
• Full-day conference catering (welcome coffee, breaks, and lunch)
• A rooftop reception with a drink in hand and a breathtaking view over Berlin

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with thought leaders, fellow alumni and alumni of other schools. 

 

Agenda, May 23, 2025:

We are hard at work building the program for this event and we are very excited to share some core details with you here:

 

Register here!

 

Speakers:

We are delighted to announce that the following speakers have graciously confirmed their participation:

Natalia Akst		Siobhan Brewster		Anna Sophie Herken
Managing Director Macquarie Asset Management		Partner AENU		Managing Director GIZ
Wolf-Jakob Herpich		Adrian Locher		Rubin Ritter
Managing Director Solvia Family Office		Founder and General Partner Merantix Capital		Entrepreneur & Former Co-CEO Zalando SE
Jörg Rocholl		Daria Saharova		Dr. Gundbert Scherf
President ESMT		Founding Partner World Fund		Co-Founder & Co-CEO Helsing
Caroline Schmutte		Oskar Schilcher		Marc Strobel
Senior Adviser Delivery Associates		CIO Equistone		Partner CVC
Björn Zikarsky
CEO Pure Battery Technologies

 

With more to come ...

Images ©ESMT Berlin, ©CVC, ©Helsing, ©JanSchoelzel. All used with permission.

 

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Location:

WHARTON DINNER		WHARTON SUMMIT
Restaurant Austernbank  Behrenstraße 42   |   10117 Berlin		Zalando SE Hedwig-Wachenheim-Straße 7   |   10243 Berlin

Exclusive Weekend Offer: Private Tour of Sammlung Hoffmann

For those extending their stay in Berlin, we are pleased to offer an exclusive guided tour of the renowned Sammlung Hoffmann, a private contemporary art collection located in the heart of Berlin-Mitte.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 24  |  10 AM

Costs: €30 for WCGA Members | €40 for Non-Members

To reserve your spot, please contact the Wharton Office. Spaces are limited!

 

Hotel-Recommendations:

There are numerous hotels near Austernbank (1) or Zalando (2). Please book soon to secure best hotel prices!

Examples:

(1) Close to Austernbank

 The Westin Grand Berlin, Friedrichstraße 158-164, 10117 Berlin   or

 Titanic Gendarmenmarkt Berlin, Französische Str. 30, 10117 Berlin

 

(2) Close to Zalando

Hotel Indigo Berlin - East Side Gallery, Mühlenstraße 13-19, 10243 Berlin  or

Hotel AMANO East Side, Stralauer Pl. 30-31, 10243 Berlin

 

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