Event Details
March 21, 2026 4:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Salamander
1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
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March 21, 2026: Washington DC
We’re bringing Stanford’s president, leading faculty, and the latest insights. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate the future with open minds.
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March 21, 2026 | 4:00–9:00 p.m. ET:Program overview
Here’s a preview of what you’ll find at Stanford Open Minds Washington DC.
4:00–4:45 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.
4:00–4:45 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.
4:45–5:35 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.
5:35–6:20 p.m. Faculty microlectures:Open to Possibilities
Leading faculty members highlight the latest research and discovery taking place at Stanford. Experience the best of Stanford in your own backyard!
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
6:20–6:40 p.m. Break:Refresh Your Mind
Stretch your legs, grab a beverage, and share your thoughts with a friend during this 20-minute break.
6:40–7:25 p.m. Faculty conversation:Open to Dialogue
A panel of multidisciplinary Stanford experts will share diverse viewpoints to deepen your understanding and challenge your own perspectives. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
7:25–7:30 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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Registration
Early-bird pricing through February 27, 2026
General Admission: $55
Young Alumni: $25
Pricing after early-bird deadline
General Admission: $75
Young Alumni: $35
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Frequently Asked Questions
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