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
Ensuring Food Security in the Time of Crisis
with Jessica Fanzo James Anderson Professor of Food Policy & Climate, SAIS Europe
Sarah Piccini (B'16, '17), Portfolio Manager, Food Systems and Resilience, WFP Rwanda

17:30-19:30 CEST
Welcoming Remarks by
SAIS Europe Rector Renaud Dehousse
SAIS Dean James Steinberg

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Bologna Class of 1976

The Trump Disruption in Historical Perspective
with Justin Vaïsse, Founder and Director General of the Paris Peace Forum
and John L. Harper (B'76, '77, Ph.D'81), JHU Emeritus Professor

19:30-22:00 CEST
Welcome Cocktail

Saturday, May 2, 2026

all activities will be in the Bologna Center area

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 and U.S Immigration Policy: Assessing the Record on Deportations, Turning Legal Immigrants into "Illegals" and the Impact on the U.S. Economy
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 3^rd Edition
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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