Welcome

On behalf of The Wharton School and the Wharton Finance Club, we are delighted to welcome you to the Wharton Finance Conference.

The Wharton Finance Conference continues its tradition as a unique forum for alumni, faculty, students, and business leaders to discuss recent trends and emerging issues in the finance field. The conference aims to build on Wharton’s strong tradition in finance and enhance the school’s position as a leading source of finance professionals.

The theme of this year’s conference will allow speakers and participants to assess the impact of an increasingly global economy on the creation of value. Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as the changing strategies of Wall Street firms, the relevance of earnings guidance, and the value creation potential of M&A transactions. We invite you to engage with those around you today and foster relationships that will build your knowledge of the finance industry.

As a student-run organization, we are honored to have such a distinguished group of speakers at the conference and would like to thank them for giving their time and sharing their insights with us. We are also grateful to our sponsors whose generosity and support make the conference possible. Finally, we would like to acknowledge the enthusiasm and dedication of the entire conference committee.

We hope that you will enjoy this year’s conference and find this event valuable. We are always seeking the involvement of industry professionals in our ongoing speaker series and other educational events. We look forward to your support of the Wharton community and your ongoing participation in future events.

Sincerely,

Vivek Iyer Co-Chair viyer@wharton.upenn.edu

Felipe Silveira Co-Chair silveira@wharton.upenn.edu

Irene Tse Co-Chair irenewt@wharton.upenn.edu