What is Wharton DC?
The Wharton DC Club is a business-focused membership organization that provides opportunities for networking and lifelong learning to entrepreneurs and business leaders, as well as professionals from elite/top universities and business schools. With a 58-year history and a core base of Wharton Business School alumni as members, our Club is an active, engaged non-profit organization that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sharing of ideas to advance well-being throughout the U.S. and beyond.
Why?
Singular experts, critical innovators and industry leaders come together in the DC area to impart wisdom that attendees can absorb, returning to work refreshed, energized and motivated to apply what they have learned. Keynotes and interactive sessions will offer valuable insights to representatives from fast-growing innovative companies, industry, tech, government and agile smaller businesses.
Introduction
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Agenda
October 1, 2026
Full-day program, 8AM–8PM at Valo Park. Networking breaks between sessions.
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Register
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Review the registration options below, then complete your purchase on the Wharton DC store.
Now through July 12
Everyone who registers gets
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30-day Money Back Guarantee
Time for you to review the program and see if it meets your needs. If not, easy to request and receive a full refund!
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Embassy Reception included
Attend the probable Embassy Reception — now being organized at the Japanese Embassy — on Friday, October 2, 2026, at no added fee. It will be at least $75/person after June 12.
Ticket prices will rise steadily after the July 12 deadline — register now to lock in today’s rate!
All registrations are processed through the official Wharton Club of DC store.