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