Event Details
September 9, 2026 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia
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September 9, 2026: Atlanta
We’re bringing Stanford’s president, leading faculty, and the latest insights. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate the future with open minds.
September 9, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET:Program overview
Here’s a preview of what you’ll find at Stanford Open Minds Atlanta.
5:00–5:45 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments
We’re excited to see alumni and friends in the 404! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
5:00–5:45 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments
We’re excited to see alumni and friends in the 404! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
5:45–6:35 p.m. President’s welcome & fireside chat:Engaging in the Future of Stanford
Learn about President LevinPresident Jonathan Levin will discuss the future of Stanford and the higher education landscape in a fireside chat with Dana Weeks Ugwonali, ’94 (Parent ’27, ’29). 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.
6:35–7:20 p.m. Faculty microlectures:Open to Possibilities
Three Stanford professors highlight the latest research and discoveries. Experience the best of Stanford in your own backyard!
Speakers
Polly Fordyce, PhD ’07
Associate Professor of Genetics and Bioengineering and Fellow, Sarafan ChEM-H
Lerone A. Martin
Director, Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute; Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies and Professor of African and African American Studies, School of Humanities and Sciences
Third speaker TBA
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
7:20–7:25 p.m. What’s next:Continuing the Conversation
The program concludes, and you are invited to continue the conversation at the community reception.
7:25–9:00 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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Travel:Plan your trip
Registration
Early-bird pricing through August 20, 2026
General Admission: $55
Young Alumni: $25
Pricing after early-bird deadline
General Admission: $75
Young Alumni: $35
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