Leadership Conference 2026
Thursday, June 11
Leading in a Time of Tumult
At a time when political leadership is challenging foundational assumptions, how are leaders in business and other organizations responding? We will hear about these issues at our 29th Annual Leadership Conference.
The Wharton Leadership Conference brings together top executives, thought leaders, and Wharton faculty for a day of insightful conversations on leadership in a changing world.
Designed for professionals across industries, the conference offers actionable takeaways, cutting-edge research, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Conference Speakers
Patrick Harker
Former president, Federal Reserve of Philadelphia
Vik Malhotra
Senior Partner, McKinsey
Peter Cappelli
George W. Taylor Professor of Management
Director, Wharton Center
for Human Resources
Mary McVeigh Connor
CEO, Common Goal
Katie Rogers
White House Correspondent for The New York Times
Andrew Burstein
Charles P. Manship Professor of History, Louisiana State University, and author of books on Thomas Jefferson
George Oliver
Former CEO, Johnson Controls
Michelle Sartrain
President, Marsh US and Canada
Mike Useem
Faculty Director
McNulty Leadership Program
Contact Information
Wharton Leadership Conference
center-for-hr@wharton.upenn.edu
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
3620 Locust Walk
SH-DH Suite 2102
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6301