Day 1 - Oct 28

Registration

Program opening and
participant arrival

Welcome and check-in to begin the
program experience.

Registration
Welcome
Cocktail

An evening to connect and set
the tone

An informal gathering to meet fellow
participants and guests.

Cocktail

Day 2 - Oct 29

Busines
Immersion

Inside the local business
landscape

Direct exposure to companies shaping
the regional ecosystem.

Busines Immersion
Social Event

Networking beyond the
classroom

An informal setting to build connections
and strengthen relationships.

Social Event

Day 3 - Oct 30

Keynotes

Stanford Professors and local
Leaders

Foundational perspectives from global
thought leaders

Keynotes
SEP Talks

Short talks, big ideas.

Structured dialogue on strategic
challenges

SEP Talks
Needs
& Leads

Connections that move forward

Curated opportunities for meaningful
collaboration

Needs & Leads

Day 4 - Oct 31

Keynotes

Stanford Professors and local
Leaders

Foundational perspectives from global
thought leaders

Keynotes
Pitch
Venture

From idea to scale

Emerging ventures and entrepreneurial
vision

Pitch Venture
SEP Circles

Closed doors, open
conversations

Small-group exploration of complex
topics

SEP Circles
Farewell
Party

A final night to celebrate and
connect

A closing celebration marking the end
of the shared experience.

Farewell Party

Day 5 - Nov 1

Cultural
Event

Shanghai Context

Immersive experiences in tradition and
contemporary culture

Cultural Event