We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Wharton Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Summit, which will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at The Wharton School’s Huntsman Hall in Philadelphia.
Please also join us for a happy hour on April 17, 2025, 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, April 17, 2025
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Investor / Affiliate Group Events
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Summit Welcome Cocktail Event
Included in conference ticket
Friday, April 18, 2025
8:00am - 9:00am
Check-in and Breakfast
9:00am - 9:15am
Summit Kickoff with Club Presidents
9:15am - 9:45am
Perlman Fellowship Showcase
9:45am - 10:00am
Break
10:00am - 11:00am
Early Morning Panels
11:00am - 11:15am
Break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Late Morning Panels
12:15pm - 2:00pm
Catered Lunch & Networking
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Fireside Chat & Live Podcast Recording
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Late Afternoon Panels
Event Details
The Annual Wharton ETA Summit will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 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, April 17, 2025, the evening before the Summit, for a sponsored Happy Hour at The Barnes Foundation. Full open bar and light bites will be provided.
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pwky
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: +1 215 898 1292
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