December 9, 2026: Miami

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

December 9, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET:Program overview

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

5:00–5:45 p.m. Arrive + connect:Check in and refreshments

We’re excited to see alumni and friends in the 305! 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 305! 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
President Jonathan Levin will discuss the future of Stanford and the higher education landscape 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
6:35–7:20 p.m. Faculty microlectures
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
Fiorenza Micheli
David and Lucile Packard Professor of Marine Science, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability; Chair, Oceans Department, Co-director, Center for Ocean Solutions; Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment; Professor, by courtesy, in Biology, School of Humanities and Sciences
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, MA ’96, PhD ’00
Professor of Law, Stanford Law School, and Professor (by courtesy) of Political Science, School of Humanities and Sciences
Renee Zhao
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Engineering
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.