Stanford International Alumni Weekend

Florence,

Early bird registration available until April 15!

Panoramic view of Florence city center, encircled by the Apennines. The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella towers above all the others medieval buildings.

Welcome to SIAW 2026 in Florence

A weekend of events, speeches, culture and networking for and with Stanford alumni from all schools and all over the world, in the cradle of Renaissance civilization.

Why Florence

Stanford has a special link with the city. Many Stanford alumni have fond memories from the Bing Overseas Studies Program in Florence, since 1960 an unparalleled opportunity for discovery, intellectual stimulation and lifelong friendships.

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What to expect at SIAW 2026

  • Thought Leadership

    Hear from Stanford alumni who are world leaders in their fields, as well as from Stanford professors and scholars carrying out cutting-edge research.

    The Vitruvian man by Leonardo da Vinci

  • Global Community

    Network with bright and passionate minds. Meet Stanford faculty, alumni and other inspirational speakers from Italy, Europe and beyond.

    Brown terrestrial globe

  • Cultural Discovery

    Enjoy Florence and Tuscany with your family and Stanford friends. Choose among our cultural activities and trips, or design your own.

    A glimpse of Santa Maria Novella

Meet bright and passionate Stanford Alumni from all walks of life. A unique event filled with networking, workshops, seminars, and engaging conversations.

Event Topic / Focus

Three key practices in our society

  • Humanism

    #culture #values #purpose #ethics #history #education #heritage #meaning

    Close up on the head of the statue of David by Donatello

  • Innovation

    #technology #exponential #AI #agents #longevity #healthspan #finance #VentureCapital

    17th-century illustration entitled 'Six Astronomers' by Joseph Mulder. The astronomers shown are Galileo Galilei, Johannes Hevelius, Tycho Brahe, Nicolaus Copernicus, and Claudius Ptolemy, standing around a seated Hipparchus.

  • Policy

    #rules #governance #democracy #law #competition #geopolitics

    Detail from Ambrogio Lorenzetti's fresco cycle, 'The Allegory of Good and Bad Government', depicting a view of medieval Siena with buildings richly painted in pastel colors.

Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of partner individuals and organizations who support our quest for excellence and are helping us create the best SIAW ever. The names of contributors - with the exception of those who asked us to remain anonymous - are published below as we record their financial support.