Events — Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago KACC (2024)

Digital technologies have a pivotal impact across all industries - they push value creation ever closer to the moment of demand in time and space. We call this Proximity. It's the direction of all industries for the rest of our careers and a topic you won't want to miss!

Join us as Professor Wolcott shares unparalleled foresight from his new book, Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-In-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life, co-authored with Kaihan Krippendorff.

Network with fellow Kellogg alums in a casual brewery setting! Guests are welcome. Register Today!

Location: Ten-Ninety Brewing Co., 1025 Waukegan Rd, Glenview

Cost: $55 (Ticket price includes craft beers, select wines, mixed drinks and appetizers.)

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Some people think you must be a unique visionary to start a company...but it's not true! This presentation by Kellogg Professor Jeff Eschbach '13 will provide many practical, real world examples - based on the lean startup methodology- to help anyone make the right first steps in building a new venture.

NextGroup Co-Founder Melanie Wright '97 will then moderate a Founders Panel which will include Prof. Eschbach (Founder of Page Vault), Tribble Founder Ray Shipley, and NextGroup Co-Founder Candance Chow '97 to review real-world lessons learned and best practices in launching any business! The event includes Q & A plus networking.

Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph Street, Suite 4E, Chicago

Cost: $45 (Ticket price includes drinks and appetizers)

Limited tickets are available!

This event is sponsored by NextGroup.

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Back by popular demand! Engage in spectacular views and great conversation on the Anita Dee Yacht II with picturesque views of Chicago’s skyline and landmarks such as Navy Pier and Millennium Park.

Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business and/or career. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni and friends.

Location: DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Breakwater Access, Chicago

Cost:

$90 - Early bird pricing thru 7/12

$100 - Regular pricing begins 7/13

(Ticket price includes dinner hors d'ouerves and premium open bar)

This event is sponsored by Capco, a global technology and management consultancy, specializing in driving transformation across the financial services and energy industries.

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Join us and Kellogg Prof. Loran Nordgren, who is also a national bestselling author of "The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas!"

Come network and learn how to change anything! This session explores why change efforts produce so few returns and shows you how to harness hidden forces that make change more difficult.

Location: Pilot Project Brewing, 2140 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

Cost: Option 1: $30 (Ticket price includes appetizers, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.)

Option 2: $50 (Ticket price includes appetizers, beer, non-alcoholic beverages & book purchase.)

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Start your day with meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area!

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park

Cost: $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages).

Limited tickets are available!

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Each year, Healthcare at Kellogg convenes healthcare experts for the Malcolm MacEachern Symposium. This 40-year-old program includes two keynote lectures: one by a leading academic and one by a leading industry practitioner as well as business leaders from around the nation who discuss the most pressing issues in the industry.

This year's topic will be "Value & Incentives in Healthcare."

On April 5, practitoners and academics will gather to consider the value created by medical innovation and discuss whether our system can provide the appropriate incentives.

Location: Kellogg Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive Evanston

Cost: $50 (Alumni Admission)

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SOLD OUT!

Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a 3-course plated lunch.

The event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.

Location: Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Limited tickets are available!

Cost: $45

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Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

Cost: $30

Limited tickets are available.

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Join us for this KACC (BHM) Networking Event that includes the Exclusive Screening of the Award-Winning documentary, "Beyond Their Years: The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil" and engaging dialogue with Wendy Lewis '95 MBA, and Dr. Derrick Gragg, Combe Family VP for NWU Athletics and Recreation and Rane Carnegie, Grandson of Herb Carnegie.

Location: Kellogg Global Hub, White Auditorium, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston

Cost: $20 (Ticket price includes light appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks.)

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Join Kellogg School of Management faculty members Tim Calkins, Clinical Professor of Marketing and Derek Rucker, the Sandy & Morton Goldman Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in Marketing, as they host the 20th anniversary of the Super Bowl Ad Review.

Click here to register for this virtual event.

Please register in advance. The Zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

Join professionals, academics, alumni, and students in discussions on this year’s theme – Pathways to Progress: Innovating in the Evolving Healthcare Landscape.

This conference will explore the dynamic intersection of cutting-edge technology, transformative innovations, and the ever-evolving healthcare eco system through six different panel discussions and two keynote speakers. More information on the conference can be found here.

Location: Kellogg Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston

Cost: $75-Early-Bird Pricing for Kellogg Alumni thru 12/17. $100-Regular pricing begins 12/18.

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Grab your favorite beverage and join fellow alumni online for a series of one-on-one, speed-networking style video chats to get to know other MBA alumni from Kellogg, Michigan Ross and Chicago Booth from around the Chicago area.

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Kellogg’s Hatim Rahman will provide research-based insights into what all of us can expect amidst the rise of AI—and offer practical advice about what we can do to prepare.

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"Despite our intelligence and education, many of us ask ourselves...'Why am I not more successful?'...'How can I become even more successful?' Ram Iyer is an MIT alum who did."

Ram has identified 18 factors that enable, or disable, the success of highly intelligent people. Ram will provide insights as to why this happens, and how you can become MORE successful.

As a benefit to our alumni, we have arranged for you to be able to take his assessment for free. Use discount code Kellogg-Chicago-2023 at post-questionnaire checkout for your personal report. Click here to take assessment.

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Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)

Limited tickets are available!

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Get ready for a Halloween bash/Kellogg networking event like no other!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of premium bourbon/spirits and costumes that scream fun!

Come mingle with fellow Kellogg alumni in the North Suburbs and make this Halloween a memorable one! Fantastic costumes won't go unnoticed - prepare for a chance to win exciting prizes! Costumes are optional, but encouraged! Guests are welcome, too.

Location: North Shore Distillery, 13990 W. Rockland Rd., Green Oaks

Cost: $60 (Ticket price includes 2 premium craft co*cktails, a spirit's tasting station, and heavy appetizers.

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Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL

Cost $30 (Ticket price includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

This fast-paced workshop with Professor Craig Wortmann explores the vast difference between repetitive practice and deliberate practice.

In this session, we will look at the "scaffolding" that elite performers from any field build around themselves to get good at getting great at anything.

Location: Ten-Ninety Brewing Co., 1025 Waukegan Rd., Glenview

Cost: $65 (ticket price includes craft beers, wine options & appetizers)

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We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you can engage in great conversations and delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships. Includes a 3 course plated dinner. Guests welcome.

Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park, 2056 W. Division St., Chicago

Cost:

$75 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & coffee

$85 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, coffee & one glass of house wine or draft beer

Limited tickets are available!

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Back by popular demand! Join us for an evening of co*cktails, food, networking and cruising on a two-hour tour around Chicago past the city's iconic landmarks!

Enjoy Chicago's beautiful cityscapes from the outdoor deck or indoor enclosure while networking with other business school alumni. Our vibrant alumni community and a seasonal backdrop are sure to deliver a memorable excursion. Guests are welcome!

Location: River City Marina, 900 S. Wells Street

Cost:

$95 - Early bird pricing thru 6/30

$110 - Regular pricing begins 7/1

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Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL

Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)

Limited tickets are available!

Questions? Please contact Chad Waynee '08.

Click here to register for the event.

We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you engage in great conversations and enjoy delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships over a 3-course plated meal. Guests are welcome.

Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park, 2056 W. Division St., Chicago

Cost:

$75 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & coffee

$85 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, coffee & one glass of wine or beer

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

SOLD OUT

Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a 3-course plated lunch. The event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.

Cost: $45

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

Join us for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded existing and identified new social and policy-related programs and initiatives over the last year. Network with other Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome.

Panelists:

•Ethel J. Dickerson, Strategy & Operations Leader, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, PwC

•Wendy Lewis, Founding Partner of Wendy Lewis, LLC, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practice firm, and Founder and Creator of AllySHIFTTM

•Robert Matthews, VP, Talent and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Exelon

•Moderator: Shontelle Mixon, Chief Audit Executive, Health Care Service Corporation

Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., Chicago

Cost: $55 (includes beverages and appetizers)

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL

Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for the event.

We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you engage in great conversations and enjoy delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships over a three-course plated meal. Guests are welcome.

Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park

2056 W. Division, Chicago

Cost:

$73 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & basic coffee

$80 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, basic coffee & one glass of wine or beer

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a three-course plated lunch. The event is in partnership with the Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.

Cost: $45

Limited tickets are available!

Click here to register for this event.

SOLD OUT in less than 24 HOURS!

Engage in spectacular views and great conversation over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business and/or your career. Includes a 3-course plated lunch.

This event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, 233 S. Wacker Drive, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.

Limited tickets available!

Cost: $42

Click here to register for this event.

Join Professor Harry Kraemer in a lively discussion deconstructing the fundamentals of Private Equity (PE) and the mechanics of Private Equity firms, all the while providing practical real-world insights from his own experiences. This event is meant to empower you to think more profitably and strategically. No matter what your industry is or whether you are a PE expert or a PE novice, you will find this event beneficial! Guests are welcome.

Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph,

Ste. 5E, Chicago

Cost: $50 Early bird through 1/31. (Ticket price includes beverages and appetizers.)

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Back by popular demand!

Grab your favorite beverage and join fellow alumni online for a series of one-on-one, speed-networking style video chats to get to know other MBA alumni from around Chicago from Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Harvard Business School and Michigan Ross.

Click here to register for this complimentary mixer.

We invite you to learn from our timely, informative panels, hear from leaders and experts, and connect with professionals and students interested in PE and VC. Panels include investing in turbulent markets, public-to-private transactions, non-traditional investors in VC, frontier-tech investing and real estate PE investing in today's markets. There will also be a PE and VC workshops prior to the conference and Happy Hour networking event.

Location: Kellogg Global Hub, Evanston

Cost: $100 Kellogg alumni, $125 General Admission

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Join students, academics, providers, healthcare business leaders, and alumni in discussions on this year’s theme – Power and Responsibility: The Systems that Shape Healthcare and the Forces Looking to Disrupt It.

This conference will explore where power lies within the healthcare ecosystem and consider the responsibilities each stakeholder assumes in return through six different panel discussion and two keynote speakers. More information on the conference can be found here. We're excited to offer discounted tickets to Kellogg alumni.

Location: Kellogg Global Hub, Evanston (in-person)

Early bird pricing: $70 Kellogg Alumni, $110 General Admission (prices increase after 12/18).

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Engage in spectacular views and great conversation from the 67th floor of the Sears/Willis Tower. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business and career. This event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Sears/Willis Tower.

Guests are welcome!

Cost:

$45 - Early bird pricing thru 11/28

$55 - Regular pricing starts 11/29

(Ticket price includes two hours of unlimited wine, beer and a specialty co*cktail and appetizers.)

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema '16.

Click here to register for this Holiday Mixer.