Business Trends Summit Schedule April 20–24, 2026
Attendees will discover current trends and opportunities across various organizations. Open to all students, faculty and staff across the University. All sessions located in Holmes Hall, details on calendar invites.
Register here: https://forms.gle/WQiFGXXy1BSGjWLM9
Monday, April 20, 3:00–3:45 PM, IB & PE Unlocked: Insights from Industry Leaders
Brad Langer ’96, P’26, P’29, Partner, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Keith Lockwood ’96, Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking, Wells Fargo
Robin Suskind ’94, Managing director, KBW, a Stifel Company
Monday, April 20, 4:00–4:45 PM, Private Credit Explained
Ana Arsov P’28, Chief investment officer and principal, Bright Fame Holding
Tuesday, April 21, Noon–12:45 PM, Lunch provided
Launching Your Finance Career: Confidence, Differentiation, and Essential Skills
Claire Burton ‘22, Associate, Apollo Global Management
Sarah Monteleone ‘22, Associate at Apollo Global Management
Tuesday, April 21, Noon–12:45 PM, Lunch provided, Professional Readiness
Dave Sharpe P’24, Retired PWC Partner
Tuesday, April 21, 1:00–2:20 PM, Lunch provided
Rewarding Excellence: Aligning Global Talent Strategy with Business Value
Note: Session during Professor Dhar’s Total Rewards and Performance Course; all welcome.
Wednesday, April 22, Noon–12:45 PM, Lunch provided
Classroom to Consulting: The Impact of Freeman Students in the Region’s Business Community
Steven Stumbris, Director, Bucknell University Small Business Development Center
Thursday, April 23, Noon–12:45 PM, Lunch provided, Trends in Institutional Investing
Adam Smalley ‘94, Managing Director, FCC Capital
Thursday, April 23, Noon-12:45 PM, Lunch provided
Industry Trends in Professional Skincare: When Trends Don’t Always Benefit Customers
Brian Herf ‘99, P’30, Managing Director, AYUCELL
Thursday, April 23, 5:00–5:45 PM, Food provided
Beyond Stocks & Bonds: Discovering the World of Alternative Investment
Casey Galligan ‘95, Partner, Ares Wealth Management Solutions
Friday, April 24, 11:00–11:45 AM
Why the ‘Human Element’ remains the most valuable asset in Wealth Management
Kurt Skvarla ‘10,Financial Advisor, Becker Wealth Management