Friday, May 1, 2026
all activities will be in the
Bologna Center area
From 10:00 CEST
Check-in for registered guests opens
15:30-17:00 CEST
Welcome by SAIS Europe Rector
Renaud Dehousse
Remarks by
Raffaele Laudani, Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Strategic Projects, Science and Research
Ensuring Food Security in the Time of Crisis
with
Jessica Fanzo James Anderson Professor of Food Policy & Climate, SAIS Europe
and
Sarah Piccini (B'16, '17), Portfolio Manager, Food Systems and Resilience, WFP Rwanda
17:30-19:30 CEST
Leadership Welcome by
Johns Hopkins University President
Ronald Daniels
SAIS Dean
James Steinberg
SAIS Europe Rector
Renaud Dehousse
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Bologna Class of 1976
The Trump Disruption in Historical Perspective
with
John L. Harper (B'76, '77, Ph.D'81), Senior Adjunct professor, SAIS Europe; JHU Emeritus Professor
and
Justin Vaïsse, Founder and Director General of the Paris Peace Forum and James Anderson Professor of American Foreign Policy, SAIS Europe (starting summer 2026)
19:30-22:00 CEST
Welcome Cocktail
Saturday, May 2, 2026
all activities will be in the
Bologna Center area
10:00-11:00 CEST
Documentary Screening:
Why Europe Matters
A documentary co-produced by
Nathalie Tocci, Professor of Practice, SAIS Europe and
Anu Bradford, Professor of Law and International Organization, Columbia Law School.
11:30-13:00 CEST
A conversation with SAIS Europe professors
Choose your class and meet our faculty
Justin Frosini Robert Abernethy Adjunct Professor, SAIS Europe:
Ten years on: Was Brexit an Act of Collective Folly?
Michael Leigh Academic Director, Master of Arts in European Public Policy and Senior Adjunct Professor, SAIS Europe:
Scenarios for the Future of Europe
Jacqueline Mazza(B'83, '84) Senior Adjunct Professor, SAIS Europe:
Trump, Immigration and the Maduro "Model" for U.S. Intervention?
Vera Negri Zamagni Senior Associate Fellow, SAIS Europe:
Is Europe's future so disheartening?
Michael Plummer(B'82) Eni Professor of International Economics, SAIS Europe:
What's Next for Trade Policy?
13:00-15:00 CEST
Buffet Lunch & Class Photos
15:00-17:00 CEST
Career Sessions with students
17:00-19.00 CEST
Alumni on Stage 3rd Edition
presented by
Adèle Barzelay (B'16, '17), Senior Associate at Macmillan Keck in Geneva and
Neus Arqués (B'90, B'91), Writer
What's your story? Share the experiences that showcase how SAIS has changed your life in a 5-minute TED Talk format.
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Many faces, one community. Tell us about the unique life experiences that shaped your personal growth during your time at SAIS. Tell us about the connections your forged at SAIS and what it means to be a part of the SAIS community. Tell us about your road to SAIS and the journey that SAIS has helped launch.
We are looking for 20 intriguing stories to share with fellow alumni, current students, faculty, and staff.
If you would like to share your story, apply on the registration form by March 9, 2026. If you'd simply like to join the Alumni on Stage audience, seating is limited so be sure to reserve your spot here.
Ci vediamo a Bologna... on stage!
Enjoy the video from last year's edition here.
20:00 CEST
Class Dinners (
more details here)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Activities for Sunday are optional and not included in the Alumni Weekend program. Please visit the
Bologna Welcome website to view available options in town.
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