Creativity to Activation is a Black History Month experience designed for this moment—when uncertainty is high, and creativity alone is no longer enough.

Hosted at the historic Chicago Board of Trade, 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, this future-facing conversation explores how Black leaders turn creativity into measurable impact and wealth, even in volatile conditions. Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance—an era of extraordinary Black innovation that emerged during the Great Depression—the event reframes constraint as a catalyst for momentum. Guests are welcome. 

The evening features a moderated panel of high-credibility Black Kellogg alumni and builders sharing real stories of:

· Moving from being recognized for potential to being relied on for impact

· Building leverage through relationships, decisions, and disciplined execution

· Using modern tools—including AI—to compress time and accelerate outcomes

Featured Speakers

. Tobenna Egwu '20- (Moderator) - People & Talent Executive, Apex Fintech Solutions

· Victor C. Barnes ’08 – Former Fortune 100 CFO, Board Director, Executive Coach, and Author of Chasing Credibility

· Alex Bell ’19 – Former New York Giants player, Vice President at Synchrony, working at the intersection of innovation, governance, and responsible growth

· Victoria D. Bills – Co-Founder & CEO of Allocraft AI, building AI-powered diligence tools for alternative investors

Cost: $40 (Ticket price includes lite bites and drinks)

The experience includes a guided activation segment delivered through a digital toolkit (with an optional AI prompt pack), so attendees leave with practical next steps tailored to their track—career/leadership, venture building, creative work, or personal reset.

This is not just a conversation about creativity. It’s about activation. 

Celebrate the history. Activate the future.

Questions? Please contact Amber Washington’22.

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

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

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park

Limited tickets are available!

Questions? Please contact Chad Waynee’08.

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Engage in spectacular views and great conversation over lunch from atop the Willis/Sears Tower!

Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business and/or career. Includes plated

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

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the event at the Club! Limited tickets are available!

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema ‘16.

Cost: $50

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Celebrate the season at Hubbard Inn with Dean Francesca Cornelli and Chicago's b-school alumni community. Enjoy a chic, immersive ambience and lively conversation — a unique opportunity to connect with the Dean during an unforgettable evening of festive cheer.

Tickets are limited — reserve yours today! Guests are welcome.

Cost:

Early Bird Pricing — $85 (Sold Out )

General Admission — $95

Tickets (includes an open bar and a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres, a live DJ, and raffle drawings—all within Chicago’s most beautifully decked out holiday ambiance at the Hubbard Inn).

Location: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago

We are deeply grateful to our event sponsors East Superior Real Estate Partners,‍ ‍Legacy 1908, MapGenesys and Banterr. Their support makes this event possible- transforming it into a meaningful celebration that brings together Chicago’s vibrant alumni community.

Questions? Please contact Ivana Hamidi ’23.

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Kellogg alumni, along with coworkers/guests, are invited to this special Pre-Thanksgiving edition lunch where you will engage in spectacular views and great conversation over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. 

Join other Kellogg alumni and their guests in networking for their business and/or career. Includes plated lunch. This 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 & guests- so feel free to bring that co-worker, boss, significant other, or friend!

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the lunch event at the Club! Limited tickets are available.

Cost: $45 

Location: The Metropolitan Club ( Willis Tower), 233 S. Wacker Drive, 66 & 67th floor

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema ’16. 

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

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

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park

Limited tickets are available!

Questions? Please contact Chad Waynee’08.

 Click here to register for this event.

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

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the lunch event at the Club!

Limited tickets are available!

Cost: $45 

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema’16.

 The Metropolitan Club is proud to offer a preferred Kellogg University XLife Membership rate of $150/month (normally $350/month) and receive half off your Initiation Fee, and receive your Initiation Fee back in a food/beverage credit on your account. To receive this limited time offer you must sign up by October 31st. To learn more, please email Maggie Wanecke or call (312) 585-6940.

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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 career. Includes plated

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

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the lunch event at the Club!

Limited tickets are available!

Cost: $45 

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema ‘16.

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!

Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park 

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

Questions? Please contact Chad Waynee’08.

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Have you registered yet for our Special Edition: KACC Networking Lunch on August 25th? Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower!

Join other Kellogg alumni and guests in networking for your business and/or career. Includes plated lunch. This event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower, 233. S Wacker Drive, Chicago. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni & guests, so feel free to bring a co-worker, boss, significant other, or friend!

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the lunch event at the Club!

Limited tickets are available!

Cost: $45 

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema ‘16.

  Register here for this event.

Back by popular demand! The Special Annual Event: Kellogg Alumni Boat Cruise is taking place on 8/7. Don’t miss out this wonderful KACC event complete with networking, food, cocktails, and a DJ—all amidst the sights and sounds of Chicago’s skyline.  Register Today! Early bird pricing now extended through 7/24!

Engage in spectacular views and great conversation on the Anita Dee II Yacht 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:

$100 - Early bird pricing extended through 7/24

$115 - Regular pricing begins 7/25

(Ticket price includes dinner hors d’oeuvres and full bar)

Questions? Please contact Tobenna Egwu’20.

Click here to register for this event.

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

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before or after the lunch event at the Club!

Limited tickets available!

Cost: $45 

Questions? Please contact Diana Medema ‘16.

Click here to register for this event.

This summer, join the Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago and the University of Chicago Booth Alumni Club of Chicago for a Charity Golf Tournament at Cog Hill in Lemont on July 18th. 

9:00 a.m. – Shotgun 2:00 p.m. – Lunch and Awards

Proceeds will benefit High Jump, a local organization empowering Chicago’s Middle schoolers to become well-rounded leaders through tuition-free programs with one-of-a-kind experiences, resources, and educational support for curious and motivated 7th and 8th grade students who want to challenge themselves academically. We hope you can join us! 

Location: Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL

Cost: $250 - (Alumni Golf Ticket includes entry to lunch program) 

For more information and event sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Questions? Please contact Bob Lynch’20.

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Interested in learning from experts on the continued growth of AI and Data? Good news! Please join KACC as we host Kellogg Professor Mohan Sawhney, facilitating a panel discussion on how AI & Data will continue to evolve together with 4 expert panelists from Financial Services and Healthcare. Network with alumni from Kellogg and other B-Schools as well. Feel free to include 1 guest with your registration.

Speakers/Panelists:

-Mohan Sawhney, Kellogg Professor, Academic Director; Associate Dean for AI & Digital Innovation(Panel Facilitator): 

- Mike Srdanovic – Innovation Executive, Chief AI Architect @ Northern Trust Company

 -Frank Neugebauer – VP, Generative AI Director @ Cincinnati Insurance Companies

 -Danny Sama – VP, Information Services & Chief Digital Executive @ Northwestern Medicine

 -Chinmoy Bhatiya – Executive Director, Head of AI & Emerging Technologies @ Capco

Sponsored by Capco, this event will cover how AI will continue to evolve at the intersection of important Data areas, including Data Strategy, Analytics, Security & Privacy, and overall Data Governance. 

Questions? Please contact Tedd Patel ‘17.

Location:
Omni Chicago Hotel, Picasso Ballroom 676 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Cost: 

$75 (Early bird pricing through May 10) 

$85 (Regular pricing begins May 11) 

Ticket prices include appetizers and drinks.

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Back by popular demand! Join us for the New KACC April Networking Lunch taking place at The Metropolitan Club on 4.1! Limited tickets are available. Register Today! 

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

For your convenience, alumni have the option to work before and after the Lunch event at the Club!
 
Cost: $45 

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!

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 this event.

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

Limited tickets available!

Cost: $45 

Click here to register for the event.

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

Limited tickets available!

Cost: $45 

Click here to register for this event.

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

Limited tickets available!

Cost: $45 

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Join us for a festive celebration of the holiday season and a fireside chat with Professor Harry Kraemer, as he introduces his inspiring new book, Your Values-Based Legacy.

Professor Kraemer will discuss how to create a meaningful legacy by making conscious choices that align with your values and purpose. From small daily acts of kindness to dedicated community involvement, Kraemer explores how commitment to one's principles can shape a life of impact. Discover how these intentions can grow into a powerful calling, helping you make a difference at every stage of life.

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

Cost: $60 (includes light drink and appetizers) 

All proceeds from the book purchase of Your Values-Based Legacy are donated to One Acre Fund.

 Click here to register for this event.

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, movement, and indulgence! Hosted at the chic Reform Studios Pilates, this event offers the perfect combination of wellness and connection.

Start your night with a rejuvenating one-hour Pilates reformer class designed for all levels. Afterward, relax and mingle with fellow Kellogg alumni over a glass of champagne or wine while enjoying a curated selection of fine cheeses and hors d'oeuvres. Guests are welcome, too.

No need to worry about gear—socks are included! Bring your energy, unwind, and make meaningful connections in a stylish, supportive atmosphere.

Space is limited, so secure your ticket early! Class starts at 6:30 p.m.

As seen on CBS2Chicago...ranked one of Chicago’s top workouts by Modern LuxuryChicago Social.

Location: Reform Studios Pilates, 228 E. Illinois, Chicago (Next to Egg Harbor)

Cost: $60 (includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres.)

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Join Professor Liberti and your fellow Kellogg alums to gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between M&A transactions and antitrust considerations in an increasingly consolidated market. Guests are welcome, too.

In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in shaping competitive dynamics across industries. The session will delve into the current state of M&A activity, highlighting key trends and the critical antitrust issues that arise in the context of increasing regulatory scrutiny.

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

Cost: $65 (includes beer, wine and 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!

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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Sign up for Kellogg Cares Day this fall! The Kellogg Alumni Council invites you to participate in a collective day of service promoting civic engagement and alumni connectivity across the greater Kellogg community.

Volunteers will perform tree and brush removal around the Canal Shores Golf Course. Friends, partners and/or kids are welcome! For more details visit the event page. 

Receive a Kellogg Cares Day t-shirt if you sign up by October 5. (Volunteer spots are on a first come, first serve basis.) 

Location: Canal Shores Golf Course (specific area/location TBD)Clubhouse- 1030 Central St., Evanston  (followed by optional lunch at the American Legion Post- just above the Clubhouse.)

 Click here to register for this event.

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Join us for an exclusive evening where Prof. Sergio Rebelo will share his passions—wine, AI, and the global economy. We'll enjoy a curated wine tasting of Sergio's preferred Portuguese brands, paired with his expert take on global economic trends and AI advancements.

This is a unique chance to dive deep into these engaging subjects with one of the world's greatest minds, and to engage with Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome too!

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

Cost: $65 ( Ticket price includes wine and appetizers)

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Kellogg Cares Day 2024 -Chicago is here!  Join in for a day of giving back at St. Francis de Sales High School! Kellogg Cares Day is a community service event where volunteers come together to make a positive impact on our community! Whether you're passionate about education, enjoy the impact of physical hard work, or enjoy teamwork with motivated people, there's a project for you. This fall, be part of a positive day of work in the community along with fellow alumni and friends! There are limited tickets available...Register Today! 

Location: St. Francis de Sales High School, 10155 S. Ewing Avenue, Chicago 

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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, Chicago Booth, Michigan Ross, UCLA Anderson andUT Austin from around Chicago.

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

Network with other alums from Kellogg and other business schools including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA Anderson, Michigan Ross, Booth, Haas and Fuqua. Enjoy cocktails, dinner hors d’oeuvres and and a live DJ. Don’t miss out!…Register Now!

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

Cost: $100 - (Ticket price includes dinner hors d'oeuvres 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.

Registration is open to Kellogg alumni and friends.

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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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