We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Wharton Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Summit, which will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at The Wharton School’s Huntsman Hall in Philadelphia.

Please also join us for a happy hour on March 21, 2024, the evening before the Summit, at The Hall of Flags in Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania.

The Wharton ETA Summit brings together MBA students, search fund entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, and other participants in the ETA ecosystem to connect and exchange insights. This year’s conference will feature more networking opportunities and panel topics ranging from all areas of searching, investing, and operating.

Agenda Overview

Thursday, March 21, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome Cocktail Event

Friday, March 22, 2024

8:00am - 9:00am

Check-in and Breakfast

9:00am - 9:30am

Fireside Chat with Angela Duckworth (Author of Grit)

9:45am - 10:45am

Early Morning Panels

11:00am - 12:00pm

Late Morning Panels

12:15pm - 2:00pm

Catered Lunch and Networking Hour

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fireside Chat with Richard Perlman (W'68)

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Late Afternoon Panels

4:00pm - 4:15pm

Closing Remarks

Event Details

The Annual Wharton ETA Summit will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Huntsman Hall at The Wharton School.

Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: +1 215 898 1292

 

Please join us on Thursday, March 21, 2024, the evening before the Summit, for a sponsored Happy Hour at The Hall of Flags in Houston Hall. 

Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: +1 215 898 5552

 

Hotel Information
Inn At Penn
3600 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: +1 215 222 0200

Sheraton Philadelphia University City
3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: +1 215 387 8000

 

Dress code: Business Casual Attire