Boston, Massachusetts, USA skyline with Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market at dusk.

November 7, 2026: Boston

We’re bringing Stanford’s president, leading faculty, and the latest insights. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate the future with open minds.

November 7, 2026 | 4:00–9:00 p.m. ET:Program overview

Here’s a preview of what you’ll find at Stanford Open Minds Boston.

4:00–4:45 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments

We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.

4:00–4:45 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments
We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
4:45–5:35 p.m. President’s welcome & fireside chat:Engaging in the Future of Stanford
President Jonathan Levin shares his thoughts on Stanford in a fireside chat with Lily Sarafan, ’03, MS ’03, chair of the Stanford Board of Trustees. 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.
Learn about President LevinLearn about Lily Sarafan
5:35–6:20 p.m. Faculty microlectures
5:35–6:20 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
Allison Betof | Homegrown Heroes: Turning Immune Cells into Cancer Fighters
Associate Professor of Medicine–Oncology and Mark and Mary Stevens Endowed Faculty Scholar, School of Medicine
Caroline Winterer | Beneath Plymouth Rock: Deep Time and American Identity
William Robertson Coe Professor in History and American Studies, Professor of History and, by courtesy, of Classics and of Education, School of Humanities and Sciences
Daniel E. Ho | How AI Can Fix the Systems We Love to Hate
William Benjamin Scott and Luna M. Scott Professor, Stanford Law School; Professor of Political Science and, by courtesy, of Computer Science
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
6:20–6:40 p.m. Break:Refresh Your Mind
Stretch your legs, grab a beverage, and share your thoughts with a friend during this 20-minute break.
6:40–7:25 p.m. Campus conversation:Open to Dialogue
How to disagree: Skills from ePluribus Stanford
Learn how Stanford is helping students balance diverse viewpoints and engage thoughtfully with societal challenges. In a moderated discussion, two recent grads share their experiences with and contributions to constructive dialogue on campus.
Norman Spaulding, JD ’97 (moderator)
Nelson Bowman Sweitzer and Marie B. Sweitzer Professor, Stanford Law School; Co-director, ePluribus Stanford
YuQing Jiang, ’25, JD ’29
Shreya Mehta, ’26
7:25–7:30 p.m. What’s next:Continuing the Conversation
The program concludes, and you are invited to continue the conversation at the community reception.
7:30–9:00 p.m. Reception:Open to Connections
Mix, mingle, and deepen your connections with fellow attendees while enjoying a variety of food and beverage stations.