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June 7, 2025 4:00–9:00 p.m. PT
Pier 27
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
With breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay, Pier 27 captures the spirit of San Francisco.
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June 7, 2025: San Francisco
Join us at Pier 27 to hear from Stanford’s new president, learn from faculty experts, and get the latest insights. As a community, we’ll explore how to navigate the future with open minds—and share in the joy of discovery, together.
This event is sold out, but we have a limited waitlist available. Join quickly, and we’ll notify you if space opens up. Once the wait list is full, we won’t be able to accommodate more requests. Thank you for your interest.
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June 7, 2025 | 4:00–9:00 p.m. PT:Program overview
Here’s a preview of what you’ll find at Stanford Open Minds San Francisco.
4:00 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments
We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
4:00 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments
We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
4:45 p.m. President’s welcome & fireside chat:Engaging in the Future of Stanford
Learn about President LevinLearn about Lily SarafanPresident Jonathan Levin will discuss the future of Stanford and the higher education landscape in a fireside chat with Lily Sarafan, ’03, MS ’03, Stanford’s next chair of the Board of Trustees. Their conversation will be followed by a live audience Q&A with President Levin.
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
5:35 p.m. Faculty microlectures:Open to Possibilities
Three faculty leaders highlight the latest research and discovery taking place at Stanford. Experience the best of Stanford in your own backyard!
Speakers
Carolyn Bertozzi | Saving Grace: How one patient inspired a new therapy
Baker Family Director, Sarafan ChEM-H & Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor, School of Humanities and SciencesMarshall Burke, ’02 | Living with wildfires
Associate Professor of Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of SustainabilityFei-Fei Li | With spatial intelligence, AI will understand the real world
Founding Co-director and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence & Sequoia Professor, Computer Science at Stanford Engineering
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
6:20 p.m. Break:Refresh Your Mind
Stretch your legs, grab a beverage, and share your thoughts with a friend during this 20-minute break.
6:40 p.m. Faculty conversation:Open to Dialogue: Navigating Division through Discussion
In today’s polarized climate, how can universities model respectful disagreement, balance diverse viewpoints, and prepare all stakeholders to engage thoughtfully with societal challenges? Learn how Stanford is navigating division through discussion.
Panelists
Bernadette Meyler, JD ’03 (moderator)
Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual LifeCondoleezza Rice
Tad and Dianne Taube Director, Hoover Institution & Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public PolicyDebra Satz
Vernon R. and Lysbeth Warren Anderson Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences & Marta Sutton Weeks Professor of Ethics in SocietyRobb Willer
Professor of Sociology and, by courtesy, of Psychology and Organizational Behavior & Director, Politics and Social Change Lab
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
7:25 p.m. What’s next:Continuing the Conversation
Howard E. Wolf, ’80, vice president for alumni affairs and president of the Stanford Alumni Association, concludes the formal program and encourages you to continue the conversation at the community reception.
7:30–9:00 p.m. Reception:Open to Connections
Mix, mingle, and deepen your connections with fellow attendees while enjoying a variety of food and beverage stations.
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Featured speakers
Hear from researchers, academics, alumni, and more who are making an impact—both on the Farm and in the world.
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Jonathan Levin
President, Stanford University
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Howard Wolf, ’80
Stanford Alumni Association
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Lily Sarafan, ’03, MS ’03
Stanford University Board of Trustees
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Carolyn Bertozzi
Sarafan ChEM-H
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Fei-Fei Li
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
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Marshall Burke, ’02
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
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Bernadette Meyler, JD ’03
Stanford Law School
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Condoleezza Rice
Hoover Institution
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Robb Willer
School of Humanities and Sciences
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Debra Satz
School of Humanities and Sciences
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Plan your trip
Registration
This event is sold out, but we have a limited waitlist available. Join quickly, and we’ll notify you if space opens up. Once the wait list is full, we won’t be able to accommodate more requests. Thank you for your interest.
Early Bird pricing ends May 20.
General Admission: $55
Young Alumni: $25
Registration after May 20.
General Admission: $75
Young Alumni: $35
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Volunteer committees
These volunteers help generate excitement about Stanford Open Minds San Francisco and spread the word in their local community.
See San Francisco volunteersExtend the Stanford Open Minds experience
Deepen your connections and make new like-minded friends through Beyond the Farm, grad school, and affinity alumni gatherings. Please note that you must register separately for each event.
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June 7 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. PT
Stanford Law School Lunch & Conversation
Law school alumni are invited to a special lunch featuring a conversation with Dean George Triantis, JSD ’89 and Professor Bernadette Meyler, JD ’03 before the marquee event.
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June 7 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. PT
Stanford Latino Alumni Association Mingle
Beat the Stanford Open Minds traffic and join us a little early for a happy hour and mingle with your fellow Latino alums! We’ll have delicious Mexican appetizers and a cash bar. Open to Stanford Alums and guests!
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June 8 | 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
Beyond the Farm Tour Edition
Join us for a special Beyond the Farm - Tour Edition pop-up experience! Connect with fellow alumni volunteers in your area to give back to your community while supporting a meaningful local organization. This event provides an opportunity to make an impact, meet like-minded alumni, and engage with service in a new way. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Children are welcome to attend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you wondering about something you don’t see answered here? Feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.
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