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2026 University of Chicago China Forum: Rewiring Global Business - China, the U.S. and the Next Growth Map

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Conference

Fri, May 15, 2026

8 AM – 6 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Harper Center 104

5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States

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Registration

Options Sales Start Sales End Availability Price
Option Early Bird - UChicago Students, Alumni, and Faculty

Sales Start Mar 30, 2026 at 8 AM Sales End Apr 24, 2026 at 12 AM Availability 21
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Price $59
Option Early Bird - Non-UChicago General Admission

Sales Start Mar 30, 2026 at 12 AM Sales End Apr 24, 2026 at 12 AM Availability 20
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Price $69
Option UChicago Students, Alumni, and Faculty

Sales Start Apr 24, 2026 at 12 AM Sales End May 15, 2026 at 12 AM Availability 257
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Price $69
Option Non-UChicago General Admission

Sales Start Apr 24, 2026 at 12 AM Sales End May 15, 2026 at 12 AM Availability 257
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Price $85
Option Lunch Ticket (Optional Add-On)

Sales Start Mar 30, 2026 at 12 AM Sales End May 15, 2026 at 12 AM Availability 257
Spots Left
Price $15
Note: There is a limit at 4 tickets per person for this event.

Details

Founded in 2015, the University of Chicago China Forum has been bringing together students, scholars, and industry leaders to explore the most cutting-edge China-U.S. topics, foster cross-cultural dialogue, and promote deeper mutual understanding and collaboration. 

 

The theme for the 2026 China Forum will be "Rewriting Global Business - China, the US, and the Next Growth Map”, exploring topics in AI, Clean Energy, Consumer Retail, Macroeconomy, Healthcare, and Capital Markets.

 

Join us to hear from leaders spanning academia, industry, finance, and public service, whose expertise and influence are shaping the future of business, technology, and policy across the two most influential economies of the world. Gain cutting edge insights on these critical topics and network with other students, alumni, executives, and investors.
 

Please visit our website for more details:  https://www.uchicagochinaforum.com/
 


Speaker Highlights:

  • Madhav Rajan - Dean of University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chief Global Strategist at University of Chicago
  • Henry Shen - Managing Director, Systematic Active Equity at BlackRock
  • Randall Kroszner - Norman R. Bobbins Professor of Economics at Booth, former Governor of the Federal Reserve System, Chair of the committee on Supervision and Regulation of Banking Institutions and the committee on Consumer and Community Affairs​​​​​
  • ​​Tom Bartlebaugh - Head of Retail at Miniso USA
 

Agenda

8:00 - 8:30 AM

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

8:30 - 9:15 AM

WELCOMING REMARKS  

9:30 - 10:30 AM

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Localization |  Industrialization & Robotics | Cost Efficiency | Global Scaling 

10:45 - 11:30 AM

CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Energy Transition | Electrification | Global Expansion | Carbon Governance

11:30 - 11:45 AM

BREAK & NETWORKING

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

MINISO USA Fireside Chat

Scaling a Chinese Retail Brand in America

12:30 - 1:45 PM

LUNCH & NETWORKING - If you are planning to attend lunch, please add a lunch ticket to your registration. 

1:45 - 2:30 PM

MACROECONOMY 

Growth Outlook | Competitive Coexistence | New Trade Rules & Dynamics

2:45 - 3:30 PM

HEALTHCARE BIOTECH

Deal-Making Cycle | Platform Innovation | Global Expansion & Impact

3:30 - 3:45 PM

BREAK & NETWORKING

3:45 - 4:30 PM

CAPITAL MARKETS

Capital Flows | Fundraise & Exit  | Outlook & Strategy  | Risk Management

4:30 - 5:00 PM

CLOSING REMARKS

5:00 - 6:00 PM

COCKTAIL RECEPTION HOUR

Dress Casual (jeans ok)
Food Provided (If you are planning to attend lunch, please add a lunch ticket to your registration. )

Where

Harper Center 104

5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States

Hosted By

Booth Greater China Club (E/W) | Website | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Greater China Club (FT)