Executive Education Alumni Reunion

Thursday, September 30 – Sunday, October 3, 2010

Harvard Business School is pleased to invite its Executive Education alumni from the following programs to return to campus for the Fall 2010 reunion weekend:

• Program for Management Development
• General Management Program
• The General Manager Program
• Program for Global Leadership
• Program for Leadership Development+2weeks
• Senior Executive Program for the Middle East
• Senior Executive Program for South Africa

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• REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  Registration Fee: $399
  Registration prices are PER PERSON

  You are welcome to bring your spouse or partner, or a guest. Registered guests are included in all events.

  • REGISTER ONLINE!
  • Download & Print Hardcopy Registration Form (PDF)

  The School is pleased to host Faculty Presentations on Friday and Saturday, as well as breakfast and lunch which will be served on campus both days. HBS will also provide transportation to and from the Hilton Back Bay and the School.

  In addition to HBS sponsored activites, your registration fee includes attendance at the following functions:

  • Thursday Night Welcome Reception
  • Friday Night Reception & Dinner
  • Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs
  • Saturday Night Reception & Dinner
  • Sunday Brunch

  Executive Education alumni will be joined by MBA alumni with 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 60th reunions for general programming and on-campus events.

• Who's Coming?
  • Attendance List: Coming Soon!
  • Lost Alumni: Please help us find these PMD alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
  • Lost Alumni: Please help us find these GMP alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.
  • Lost Alumni: Please help us find these TGMP alumni who we have lost touch with. E-mail alumni_records@hbs.edu with any updates.

HOTEL INFORMATION

• Host Hotel Information

  Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel
  40 Dalton Street
  Boston, Massachusetts 02115
  1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667) Toll-Free
  Reserve a room at the special rate

  Rate: $249 per night, single or double occupancy.

  Note: Space in the room block is guaranteed until August 31, 2010 or when the block of rooms fills, whichever occurs first. It is important to book your room early!

  Reservations: Please book your room by calling the Hilton Back Bay directly. The toll-free number is 1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667). Remember to identify yourself as a participant of the HBS Executive Education Reunion. Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or personal check. You can also make a reservation online.

  Find more information at Hilton Boston Back Bay

  Transportation: HBS will provide you with transportation between the Hilton Back Bay and the School, as well as between the Hilton Back Bay and scheduled evening events.

REUNION SCHEDULE

• Weekend Schedule of Events

  All scheduling information below is subject to change. Registered guests are included in all events. Additional details can be found under tabs entitled Event Descriptions and Faculty Presentations.

  • Thursday, September 30

    4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
    Executive Education Reunion Registration and Check-in

    6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
    Welcome Reception

  • Friday, October 1

    7:00 am – 8:00 am
    Buses depart the Hilton Back Bay for HBS at regular intervals

    7:30 am – 3:30 pm | Baker Library
    Reunion Check-In

    7:30 am – 8:15 am | Shad Tent
    Continental Breakfast

    8:30 am – 9:30 am | Burden Auditorium
    Welcome & State of the School Address
    

    10:00 am – 11:15 am | HBS Classrooms
    Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty I*

    11:15 am – 11:45 am | Lawn outside of Spangler
    Refreshment Break

    11:45 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty II*

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tent
    Executive Education Alumni Luncheon

    2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Ideas that Matter: Presentations by HBS Faculty III*

    3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Welcome & Update on HBS Executive Education
    Rajiv Lal, GMP Faculty Chair

    5:00 pm | Spangler
    Buses depart HBS for the Hilton Back Bay

    7:00 pm – 10:00 pm|Wharf Room,
    Boston Harbor Hotel
    Reception and Dinner, Seating by Class
    Attire: Cocktail

    * Please note: Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests may attend HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.

  • Saturday, October 2

    8:15 am – 9:30 am
    Buses depart the Hilton Back Bay for HBS every 30 minutes

    8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Baker Library
    Reunion Check-In

    8:30 am – 9:30 am | Shad Tents
    Continental Breakfast

    10:00 am – 11:15 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session I

    11:30 am – 1:00 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session II

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Shad Tents
    Executive Education Alumni Luncheon

    2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | HBS Classrooms
    Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs, Session III

    2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Spangler
    Buses depart HBS for Hilton Back Bay

    7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Top of the Hub & Skywalk Observatory
    Reception and Dinner
    Attire: Casual Chic

  • Sunday, October 3

    9:00 am – 11:00 am | Hilton Back Bay, Ballroom
    Farewell Brunch

• Event Descriptions

  Please see the Weekend Schedule of Events (above) for anticipated timing of each day's events. Registered guests are included in all events.

  Thursday Night Reception:
  A welcome reception will be hosted for all returning Executive Education alumni and registered guests.
  Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hilton Back Bay Ballroom.

  Friday HBS Faculty Presentations (HBS Campus):
  The day begins with a State of the School Address. Approximately 50 Faculty presentations follow, divided into three programming sessions. All returning Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests may attend; seating is first-come, first-served.

  Friday Night Reception & Dinner:
  A lovely reception and dinner will be served in the beautiful Wharf Room overlooking the Boston harbor. Seating will be arranged by class. Transportation will be provided to/from the Hilton Back Bay and the Boston Harbor Hotel. Attire: Cocktail.

  Saturday Executive Education Academic Programs (HBS Campus):
  Academic programming,tailored specifically to Executive Education alumni and their guests, will be offered in two sessions on Saturday. Renowned ExecEd Faculty members will present.

  Saturday Night Reception & Dinner:
  "Feast your Eyes!" on breath-taking views of Boston from the Top of the Hub and the 50th Floor Skywalk Observatory of the Prudential Center. Enjoy a reception and choice of food stations. Round-trip transport will be available from the Hilton Back Bay. Attire: Casual Chic.

  Sunday Brunch: A farewell breakfast will be served in the Hilton Back Bay Ballroom from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

REUNION PRESENTATIONS

• Faculty Presentations

  Approximately 50 presentations will be held over the course of two days for Executive Education alumni, MBA alumni, and guests. Three sessions of presentations will be available on Friday, with two sessions on Saturday. During each session, you will be able to attend one (1) from a choice of approximately ten (10) presentations. Presentations will cover a wide range of current topics and feature the latest research.

  The majority of these HBS presentations are being captured on video and will be available for you to view from the Alumni Web site approximately one month after the reunion. Executive Summaries will also be available for many presentations, as well.

  Please note: Executive Education and MBA reunion classes are invited to attend these general HBS faculty presentations; seating is first-come, first-served.

  HBS Reunion Presentations
  To give you an idea of the rich academic content you can expect during your reunion, please visit the 2009 Faculty Presentations page to access executive summaries, videos, and related materials from previous reunions.

  Executive Education Faculty Presentations
  Distinguished Executive Education faculty members Rajiv Lal, Ben Estee, Joe Bower, and Srikant Datar will present their latest research to ExecEd alumni and their guests. Two sessions, of two presentations each, will be offered on Saturday. You will be able to attend one (1) of two (2) presentations during each session.

• Alumni Career & Professional Development

  Alumni Career & Professional Development will hold one-on-one career counseling sessions in Spangler during the reunion. Information on how to sign up for one of these sessions will be posted at a later date.

WHILE YOU'RE ON CAMPUS

• Campus Highlights

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

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

• On Campus & Local Boston Information, Transportation, Attire

  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 host hotels. Round trip transportation will be provided on Friday night between the Hilton Back Bay and the Boston Harbor Hotel, and on Saturday night between the Hilton Back Bay and the Top of the Hub.

  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 range from 50s at night to 80s during the day at this time of year. We suggest you bring light clothing, with a jacket and sweater. And don't forget your rain gear!

  Friday evening attire is cocktail. Attire for Saturday evening is Casual Chic. Business Casual is appropriate for the rest of the weekend activities.

  Campus and Local Information
  Links follow to provide information on nearby entertainment and recreation in the Boston/Cambridge Area; you may find Boston.com and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau sites particularly helpful in planning your weekend.

  News, Events, and Weather:
  Boston.com
  Weather.com

  City and Local Information:
  Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
  Harvard Square
  Logan International Airport

  Maps:
  Boston Map
  Harvard University Map

• Information for Families

  HBS recommends Parents in a Pinch for supervised group and individual childcare.

RECONNECT

• Alumni Directory

  One Degree. No Separation. Make sure you are up to date in the NEW HBS Alumni Directory!

QUESTIONS?

• Contact Information

  If you have questions about the reunion program, please contact your HBS Reunion Liaison:

  Jane Turner Michael
  Alumni Relations; Executive Education
  Harvard Business School
  Soldiers Field
  Boston, MA 02163

  Phone: 617.495.5694
  Fax: 617.496.3844
  E-mail: jturnermichael@hbs.edu