ALC Online Registration Closes Wednesday!
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Update: ALC online registration has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 14. Register now for the 2016 MIT Alumni Leadership Conference!
The 2016 MIT Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC) takes place Sept. 23–24 on MIT’s campus and will bring together hundreds of MIT alumni volunteers for a weekend of reconnecting, networking, and learning how the Institute is helping create a better world. Online registration for ALC closes Wednesday, Sept. 14. Register today to take part in nearly 50 sessions and learn from groundbreaking faculty, inspiring students, dedicated alumni, and a collection of Institute leaders who will provide exclusive updates on MIT.
Unsure about registering for ALC? Or maybe you’ve never attended and want to learn more. Read the FAQs below then visit the ALC website for more information. We hope to see you back on campus later this month!
ALC attendees will learn first-hand about research breakthroughs on disease transmission, human emotion, and how the brain works. Hear from Assistant Professor Lydia Bourouiba; Assistant Professor Elsa Olivetti PhD ’07; Professor Rosalind Picard SM ’86, SCD ’91; and Professor Hazel Sive.
More than 400 MIT alumni and volunteers are already confirmed. See who’s already signed up then register to add your name to the list.
In addition to the faculty keynotes, MIT Corporation Chair Robert Millard ’73 will explain the powerful value of MIT volunteers; Provost Martin A. Schmidt SM ’83, PhD ’88 will present an update on the state of MIT; and other alumni-led sessions will share tips on how to become an event better ambassador for MIT. View the full schedule.
This year’s conference will include details on how to take part in MIT’s mentorship programs and feature a panel of young alumni entrepreneurs who will discuss MIT’s role in their professional success. And don’t forget MIT Gear Day on Saturday, Sept. 24! Show your pride and sport your favorite MIT threads during the daytime sessions. The Coop will offer a 15 percent discount on MIT logo merchandise for ALC attendees.
Yes! Friday evening will feature a beer garden-style reception in historic Walker Memorial. Saturday evening will feature the Leadership Awards Celebration—ALC’s cornerstone event—at the Boston Marriott Cambridge in Kendall Square. The festive celebration honors MIT’s most dedicated volunteers and includes a one-hour reception and a multi-course meal. The full cost of the celebration is included in your registration fee.
I can only attend for one day—is that OK?
Can’t stay for the entire weekend? No problem! Customize your conference through the online registration form. Attend one session, one day, or the entire two-day ALC.
How can I network before the conference?
Join the online conversation and use the #MITALC hashtag on social media. And download the MIT ALC app in iTunes or in Google Play to see who has registered and start connecting!
Register online by Monday, September 12. We hope to see you on campus on later this month!
Where can I find more information?
Visit the ALC website to view the full schedule, learn about this year's award winners, and find more details on the conference.
