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 ATL! 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 ATL! 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
Michael Bernstein, ’06
The What-If Machine: AI Simulations of Human Society
Professor of Computer Science, School of Engineering; Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Polly Fordyce, PhD ’07
High-Velocity Science: Scaling Biological Discovery
Associate Professor of Genetics and Bioengineering, Schools of Medicine and Engineering
Lerone A. Martin
Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Chair, Department of Religious Studies; Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies, Professor of African and African American Studies, Nina C. Crocker Faculty Scholar, and Director, Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, School of Humanities and Sciences
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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Atlanta speakers
Learn about the researchers, academics, alumni, and more who are making an impact—both on the Farm and in the world.
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Jonathan Levin, ’94
President, Stanford University
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Dana Weeks Ugwonali, ’94 (Parent ’27, ’29)
Stanford LEAD Council
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Michael Bernstein, ’06
School of Engineering
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Polly Fordyce, PhD ’07
Stanford Bioengineering
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Lerone A. Martin
School of Humanities and Sciences
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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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