TheALUMS Conference

November 20-21, 2025

 
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One place, one shared interest. Corporate Alumni networking is the new business must have. Don't miss the chance to talk alumni community building with the best in the industry.

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Located in the Heart of NYC
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Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
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Panelists with Real Industry Experience
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Speakers Announced

Brigitte-Trafford

Brigitte Trafford

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Howden
Chris-Yeh

Chris Yeh

Co-Author with Reid Hoffman

The Alliance
Maya-L

Maya Leibman

Former CIO & SVP

American Airlines
charlotte-wager

Charlotte Wager

Chief Talent Officer

Jenner & Block
kathleen-orlin

Kathleen Orlin

Director of Corporate Development

IBM
Jillian Kaminski

Jillian Kaminski

Global Head of Alumni Relations

BlackRock
melinda-wedding

Melinda Wedding

Alumni Relations and Talent Acquisition Manager

Ryan
joe-ham-silvestre

Joe Ham-Silvestre

Principal People Experience Partner

Genentech
Rochelle-Rivas

Rochelle Rivas

Chief Executive Officer

Ember Group Consulting
Ali Dachner

Ali Dachner PhD

Co-Author Alumni Research

Harvard Business Review
Erin Makarius

Erin Makarius PhD

Co-Author Alumni Research

Harvard Business Review
Shani Robinson

Shani Robinson

Alumni Development Manager

Royal Air Force
Matt Call

Matt Call PhD

Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University
Shruti-Ajitsaria

Shruti Ajitsaria

Head of Fuse

A&O Shearman
jenny-matheson

Jenny Matheson

Executive Recruiter

Vaco by Highspring
Steven-Leist

Steven Leist

Chief Technology Officer

Progyny
Angela Yochem

Angela Yochem
Global CIO,
Krispy Kreme
Rochelle Rivas

Rochelle Rivas
Global Head of Industry Development,
North Highland
LazaroTiant

Lazaro Tiant
Sustainable Investment, Schroders
Jillian Kaminski

Jillian Kaminski
Global Head of Alumni Relations, BlackRock
Heidi Crowe

Heidi Crowe
Global Head of Alumni Relations,
Brunswick Group
Dr Matt Call

Dr Matt Call
Assistant Professor,
Texas A&M University
Bianca Zinsheimer

Bianca Zinsheimer
Business Development Coordinator,
Bird & Bird
Erin Makarius

Prof. Erin Makarius
Associate Professor,
The University of Akron
Ali Dachner

Prof. Ali Dachner
Associate Professor,
John Carroll University
Dani Lindley

Dani Lindley
Chief Customer Officer
EnterpriseAlumni
April Homer

April Homer
Chief People Officer,
Cooper Parry
Daria Pełeńska

Daria Pełeńska
Talent Acquisition Partner,
Swarovski
Briana Lebel

Briana Lebel
Global Talent Brand Manager, Activision Blizzard
Raj Basi

Raj Basi
Employer Brand Manager,
Harrods
Patricia Brown

Patricia Brown
AVP Talent Acquisition, Northwell Health

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Agenda

Speakers and panelists handpicked with care to bring you the very best and latest in alumni thought leadership. 

 

Josie Cox

Host and Moderator: Josie Cox
Journalist, Editor and Broadcaster

 

 

In association with

Business Intelligence

 

8.30 - 9.00

Arrival and Coffee

9.00 - 9.15

Open and Welcome

9.15 - 9.35

Alumni Trends
The technology and business value outcomes that are shaping the future of Alumni.

9.35 - 10.35

The Case(s) for Alumni
How to demonstrate ROI and drive business value from alumni programs across the organization. 

10.50 - 11.10

The Value of Human Capital

There are quantifiable benefits to investing in your workforce. Extending that relationship through an alumni program can enhance the advantage to your business.

11.20 - 12.00

Ingredients for Success

Examples of opportunities and best practices from customer case studies.

12.00 - 12.30

Panel Discussion: From Theory to Practice

13.30 - 14.30

Workshop: Alumni Leadership Opportunities and Challenges

Dr Matt Call explores the biggest challenges, successes and insights from the sphere of alumni networks.

14.30 - 15.00

From Applicants to Alumni: the Role of Culture in Sustaining Lifelong Connections

How embedding core values into Bird & Bird's alumni engagement strategy creates lasting bonds, fosters loyalty and supports their organizational success.

15.15 - 15.45

How to Bring the Organization With You

How and why alumni contribute to wider company transformation at a department level.

15.45 - 16.15

Data, Integrations & AI

What we can learn from the global analytics of the past year.

16.15 - 16.30

Closing remarks

8.30 - 9.00

Arrival and Coffee

9.00 - 10.00

Designing, Developing, and Supporting the Role of Corporate Alumni Program Leaders

Professors Ali Dachner and Erin Makarius share discoveries from their latest alumni research, exploring the role of the alumni leader in bridging the disconnect from employee to alumni, integrating alumni management into talent management, and recommendation for supporting alumni program leaders to do so.

10.00 - 10.45

Networking

10.45 - 12.15

Customer Mini-Conference

For those who are staying for the Customer Session, we'll be sharing EnterpriseAlumni roadmap updates, digging deeper into the goals and implications of Data Enrichment, and discussing more about business-wide integration and how this connects to your broader company objectives.

Where it's happening

Conference - Day 1

20 November
The New York Times Building, 620 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Awards & Dinner

20 November
The Times Square EDITION Hotel, 701 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Conference - Day 2

21 November
50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

 

What are TheALUMS?

TheALUMS are an annual event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements in the realm of corporate alumni management. As the pinnacle of recognition in the industry, TheALUMS Awards and Conference bring together thought leaders, innovators, and influencers to honor and explore the evolving landscape of alumni engagement.

What happens at the Conference?

It's an event taking place in the heart of New York City to blend a thought-provoking two-day conference, creating a unique platform for networking, knowledge exchange and celebration.

From best practices to panel discussion, from successful case studies to visions for the future of alumni programs and platforms, we create a forum for collaboration and inspiration.

Who is it for?

Alumni managers, alumni experts and the alumni-curious – all are welcome. Cultivating a trusted and relevant network is crucial for innovation and growing the value of your alumni network. TheALUMS brings together academics, innovators and decision makers who participate and contribute to the ever-growing field of corporate alumni management.

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