Don't miss the chance to celebrate and reconnect with your classmates during Reunion Weekend at HBS! The reunion will not only be a great time to catch up with old friends during your Friday night section parties and Saturday gala, but you'll also have the opportunity to re-engage intellectually with two full days of presentations from HBS and select Harvard University faculty.

You are invited to attend with your guest for the weekend! Guests will be included in all activities. Families are welcome and there will be a variety of activities and services for children.

REGISTRATION UPDATE: Online registration is now closed. You can still register for the reunion by calling Alumni Relations at 617.495.6890.

• Tentative schedule of Events
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• Registration Info

  Registration prices are PER PERSON. You are welcome to bring your spouse or partner, or a guest, and they will be included in all the weekend's activities. Children are not required to register for the reunion weekend. Please visit the Family Programs page for additional children's programming.

  Pricing Schedule:
  Register early to take advantage of the discounted pricing!

  • Registration Fee: $375

  The reunion registration fee will include your attendance at the following activities:

  • Thursday Night Reception
  • Friday Faculty Presentations
  • Friday Night Section Party
  • Saturday Academic Program
  • Saturday Night Gala
  • Sunday brunch
  • & the Class Reunion Book

  On Friday and Saturday the School provides Faculty Presentations (Friday) and Academic Programs (Saturday) along with complimentary breakfast and lunch on both days. Additionally, HBS will provide you with transportation to and from the host hotel and the School. Register early to take advantage of the discounted pricing. Register after March 31— $375.

  The Class of 2004 will not be the only class on campus during the weekend. The 10th, 15th, 20th and 50th and above reunions will also be present during the weekend at the on campus events.

• Event Descriptions

  Please see the Tentative Reunion Schedule below for a breakdown of timing during each day

  Thursday Night Reception: This class-wide event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel from 6:30 pm–8 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Guests and children welcome!

  An after party location will be announced shortly.

  Friday Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus): These event take place in Aldrich classrooms at the School. The program runs all day, beginning with a State of the School address by Dean Jay Light and featuring the current faculty and their research during each programming session. Guests are welcome to attend all sessions. All returning classes have the opportunity to attend these sessions, and seating is first come, first served.

  Children are welcome during the day as there will be a variety of activities on campus for them to enjoy. Breakfast and lunch will be served and round-trip transportation will be provided in the morning and afternoon from the host hotel.

  Friday Night Section Party: Please see your section's details below for your party location and timing. This is the only part of the weekend just for your section! Typically a light dinner and drinks will be served. Contact your section party host to determine these details, and to determine if the evening is appropriate for children. Guests are invited to this event!

  Saturday Academic Program (HBS Campus): These events take place in Aldrich classrooms at the School. The program runs during the first part of the day and features guest speakers from the Harvard Community during each programming session. Guests are welcome to attend all sessions. All returning classes have the opportunity to attend these sessions, and seating is first come, first served.

  Children are welcome as there will be a variety of activities on campus for them to enjoy. Breakfast and lunch will be served and round trip transportation will be provided in the morning and afternoon from the host hotel.

  Saturday Night Gala: This is a class wide event on Saturday evening! Dinner reception stations and cocktails will be served and musical entertainment will provided at this at this mix-and-mingle style event allowing you to connect with the entire class. Round-trip transportation will be provided from the host hotel. This event is not appropriate for children. Guests are invited to this event!

  Sunday Brunch: This class-wide event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel from 9 am–11 am. Breakfast will be served. Guests and children welcome!

• Who's Coming?
  • Attendance List: List of Attendees as of 6/4/2009 (pdf)
  • Lost Alumni: Help us find these classmates who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
• Contact Information

  If you have questions about the reunion program or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your Class of 2004 Reunion Chairs or your HBS Reunion Liaison:

  Lauren Gilbert
  Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
  Harvard Business School
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.495.6893
  Fax: 617.496.3844
  E-mail: lgilbert@hbs.edu

• Family Childcare Programs

  During the 2009 spring reunion festivities, alumni children and grandchildren are invited to participate in wonderful daytime and evening programs that are designed especially for them! There are a variety of activities: active games; arts and crafts; unique toys and imaginative play; and, for older children, a chance to take part in an HBS case discussion. Visit the Family Programs pages for more information and to register.

• Career Programs

  Career Counseling
  Alumni Career Services will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. Online registration for these appointments will open on Friday, May 1st. For questions, please e-mail career_advisors@hbs.edu or call 617.495.1433.

  Charting Your Course
  HBS Alumnae: Jump start your Reunion with a focus on your career! Charting Your Course, May 27–28, 2009 is a two-day program helping women develop a strategy for blending career and personal life.

  Career Research Consultations
  Baker Library Services will offer 30 minute career research consultations in the Stamps Reading Room, Friday May 29th 2pm - 5pm. Make an appointment ahead of time by emailing Information Services at infoservices@hbs.edu or phoning 617.495.6040 with details about your research needs. Drop in service provided as available.

• Transportation, Attire and On Campus Information

  Campus Map
  Click here for a campus map and directions to the School

  Transportation
  Transportation has been arranged to shuttle you between campus events and the host hotel. Round trip transportation will be provided on Saturday night between the host hotel and the Class Gala.

  Parking
  Parking on campus will be tight during Reunion Weekend. As we are not able to guarantee you a parking space on campus, HBS encourages you to make use of bus transportation whenever possible.

  Attire
  Temperatures have ranged from 50s at night to 80s during the day. We suggest you bring light clothing, but also a jacket and sweater, and, of course, rain gear.

  Friday evening attire is based on your section event so please review the party details listed under the Section Party tab. Attire for Saturday evening Class Gala is Cocktail. Casual attire is appropriate for the rest of the weekend activities.

  HBS Merchandise
  The HBS Coop will be open to alumni during reunion weekend.

  Shad Fitness Center
  During the reunion, your nametag will allow you to use Shad Hall Fitness Center. Towels, lockers, and equipment are available.

  Call ahead to 617.495.6060 to arrange use of basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, racquetball, and tennis courts. A fitness room, indoor track, sauna, and whirlpool are also available. The fitness area is limited to people over age 18.

  Internet Access
  Computers with Internet access are available in Aldrich and Hawes Hall corridors, and Spangler Center common rooms on Friday and Saturday.

• Faculty Presentations

  Click here to view the complete list of faculty and academic presentations.
  Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.

  Friday, May 29, 2009

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty I

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty II

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty III

  Saturday, May 30, 2009

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Session 1

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Academic Session 2

• Section Parties/Saturday Gala

  Friday, May 29, 2009

  Section A
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Shibani Joshi, Margo Pilic, Aliceson Robinson & Anupam Mishra
  Location: 33 Restaurant
  33 Stanhope Street, Boston
  617.572.3311
  Attire: Cocktail

  Section B
  6:30 pm
  Hosts: Rahul Advani and Lesley Solomon
  Location: The Foundation Lounge
  500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
  617.859.9900
  Attire: Casual

  Section C
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  Hosts: Cindy Helen Brea & Dan Reed
  Contact: 917.586.8474, 617.510.1232
  Location: Mantra
  52 Temple Place, Boston
  Attire: Casual Chic
  Not appropriate for children.

  Section D
  6:00 pm
  Hosts: Brendan Macmillan & Brett Atkinson
  Contact: 617.648.0728
  Location: Sam Adams Brewery
  30 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain
  and Doyle's Cafe
  3484 Washington St, Jamaica Plain
  Attire: Casual
  Transportation will be provided. Not appropriate for children.

  Section E
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Ruchi Agrawal, Anastasia Contos & Sanjay Kalavar
  Contact: 617.834.1936 (Anastasia)
  Location: Mandarin Oriental
  766 Boylston Street, Boston
  Attire: Business Casual
  Adults only, please.

  Section F
  7:00 pm
  Host: Luis Rodriguez
  Location: Boston Harbor Hotel
  70 Rowes Wharf, Boston
  617.439.7000
  Attire: Casual
  Adults only, please.

  Section G
  6:00 pm
  Hosts: Young & Jennifer Chung
  Contact: 415.830.7147
  Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Commonwealth Room
  39 Dalton Street, Boston
  Attire:Casual

  Section H
  7:00 - 10:00 pm
  Host: Idette Elizondo
  Contact: 443.928.3910
  Location: Tapeo
  266 Newbury Street, Boston
  Attire: Informal

  Section I
  7:00 pm
  Hosts: Andrea Fernandez, Hughey Newsome & Vikram Punwami
  Contact: 917.338.7647 / 330.224.3920/617.645.1089
  Location: Sel de la Terre
  255 State Street, Boston
  617.227.1820
  Attire: Cocktail

  Section J
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  Host: Dan Gertsacov and Jordan Burton
  Contact: 650.380.7237
  Location: Dillon's
  955 Boylston Street, Boston
  Attire: Casual
  Children welcome.

  Saturday, May 30, 2009

  Saturday Night Gala Evening
  7:00 pm – 1:00 a.m.
  Location: State Room
  60 State Street, Boston
  Attire: Cocktail

• Host Hotel Info

  Sheraton Boston Hotel
  39 Dalton Street
  Boston, MA
  888.627.7084(US)
  617.236.2000

  Rate: $259 per night, single or double occupancy.

  HOST HOTEL UPDATE: Our room block at the Sheraton is almost sold out. The special rate is only available until May 5.
  Book Online

  Additional discounted rooms: We also have a small selection of rooms available at a discounted rate until May 4 at the DoubleTree Hotel near the HBS Campus.
  DoubleTree Hotel Reservations

  Reservations: To take advantage of the special negotiated rate, please book using the link above or call the hotel directly and identify yourself as a member of the HBS Class of 2004 reunion to take advantage of the special negotiated rate. Rooms in the block will fill quickly. You are encouraged to make your reservations as soon as possible. Once the block of rooms has filled, we are unable to guarantee additional rooms at the special rate.

  Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the these hotels and the School.

• Volunteer Committee

  The Reunion Committee is comprised of volunteers from your class who work with the School and your assigned HBS Reunion Liaison to plan social and class-specific reunion activities. Additional volunteers are welcome.

  Reunion Program Chairs: Noam Leslau & Zuhairah Scott

  Treasurer: Ray Eason

  Attendance Committee:
  Section A: Anupam Mishra
  Section B: Steve Kezirian & Keith Wolf
  Section C: Elizabeth Dawson & Julia Feldman
  Section D: Christina Hsu
  Section E: Sanjay Kalavar
  Section F: Luis Rodriguez
  Section G: Chris Clafin
  Section H: Idette Elizondo
  Section I: Emily O'Loughlin & Philip Tseng
  Section J: Bobby Sheth
  

  Overall Section Party Coordinator: Dan Gertsacov

  Section Party Hosts:
  Section A: Shibani Joshi
  Section B: Rahul Advani and Lesley Solomon
  Section C: Cindy Helen Brea & Dan Reed
  Section D: Brendan Macmillan & Dan Schiff
  Section E: Ruchi Agrawal & Anastasia Contos
  Section F: Luis Rodriguez
  Section G: Young & Jennifer Chung
  Section H: Idette Elizondo
  Section I: Hughey Newsome & Andrea Fernandez
  Section J: Dan Gertsacov and Jordan Burton

  Saturday Night Gala Hosts: Eliza Woolston & Jason Bohle

  Sunday Brunch Host: Peter Harwood-Stamper

• Class Gift Campaign

  Reunion Gift Committee
  The Reunion Gift Committee is comprised of volunteers from your class who work with the School to encourage classmates to participate in the 5th Reunion Gift Campaign.

  Reunion Gift Co-Chairs: Margaret Smith Warden & Bo Williams

  Major Gifts Chair: Oliver Evans

  Leadership Gifts Committee:
  Tara Abrahams
  Eleanor Blagbrough
  Alison Checchi
  Andrew Dodson
  Kayvan Heravi
  Sarah Ogilvie
  Talbott Simonds

  Section Chairs:
  Section A: Camille Kubie
  Section B: Sonya Kim
  Section C: Julia Feldman & Elizabeth Dawson
  Section D: Susan Lee
  Section E: Hiren Mankodi
  Section F: Jennifer Aleman
  Section G: Anissa Kalinowski
  Section H: Divya Gugnani
  Section I: Danielle Hootnick & Danielle Blumberg Ullner
  Section J: Shayna Smith and Steve Carrel

  Participation Chairs:
  Danielle Hootnick & Divya Gugnani

  Participation Committee:
  Section A: OPEN
  Section B: Alexander Kinnier
  Section C: Staci Arnovitz, Herve Duteil, Marin Maydon, & Quyen Vu
  Section D: Allison Checchi
  Section E: OPEN
  Section F: Paul Kroff, Connie Cocroft Brown & Berdine Yuan
  Section G: Brian Corey, Kenneth Ebbitt, Patrick McGinnis, & Afolabi Williams
  Section H: Alexandra Wilkis Wilson & Allen Duan
  Section I: Andrés Fabris
  Section J: Rob Mishev, Brad Smiedt & Ash Jhaveri

  Questions
  If you have questions about reunion fundraising or would like to volunteer on the committee, please contact your HBS Development Liaison:

  Jordan Swaim
  Harvard Business School
  Teele Hall
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.495.2502
  Fax: 617.495.9292
  E-mail: jswaim@hbs.edu

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison Lauren Gilbert at 617.495.6893 or by e-mail at lgilbert@hbs.edu.

Tentative Reunion Schedule

All information below is subject to change. Confirmed details can also be found under Host Hotel Info, Faculty Presentations, and Section Parties/Saturday Gala, above.

• Thursday, May 28

  4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sheraton Boston Hotel
  Reunion Registration and Check-in

  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Sheraton Boston Hotel
  Reunion Welcome Reception

  9:00 pm – On | The Liberty Hotel
  Class of 2004 After Party

• Friday, May 29

  7:00 am – 7:45 am
  Buses depart the Sheraton Boston Hotel for HBS, at regular intervals

  7:15 am – 3:30 pm | Burden Lobby
  Reunion Check-In

  7:15 am – 8:00 am | Shad Hall
  Continental Breakfast

  8:00 am – 9:45 am | Burden Auditorium
  Alumni Welcome, State of the School Address and Featured Panel Discussion

  10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty I*

  11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty II*

  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Hall
  Class Lunch

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
  Presentations from the HBS Faculty III*

  3:30 pm
  Buses depart HBS for Sheraton Boston Hotel at the conclusion of the program

  6:00 – On | In and around Boston
  Section Parties
  (see the Section Party section for more information)

  10:00 pm – On | The Hong Kong
  Class of 2004 After Party

  * Please note: All returning reunion classes attend HBS faculty presentations, and seating is first-come, first-served.

• Saturday, May 30

  8:00 am – 9:30 am
  Buses depart the Sheraton Boston Hotel for HBS every 30 minutes

  8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Burden Lobby
  Reunion Check-In

  8:30 am – 9:45 am | Shad Hall
  Continental Breakfast

  10:00 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
  School Academic Sessions 1 and 2

  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Hall
  Class Lunch

  2:15 pm – 4:30 pm | HBS Classroom & Lounge
  Cross-Class Panel Discussions & Networking Receptions
  Featured Industry Panels: Future of Finance, Greentech, Healthcare

  3:15 pm – 4:30pm | HBS Lounges
  Alumni Club Receptions

  2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
  Section-Specific Classroom Events
  

  3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
  Class of 2004 Pub Social, Spangler Lawn
  

  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  Buses depart for Sheraton Boston Hotel

  7:00 pm – 1:00 am | State Room
  Saturday Night Gala Evening

• Sunday, May 31

  9:00 am – 11:00 am | Sheraton Boston Hotel
  Brunch