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Alumni Events

Alumni Events

Expand your network and stay connected through Columbia SPS alumni events. From exclusive networking receptions to industry-specific panels and seminars, SPS events are designed to offer our alumni a unique platform to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of their fields. Explore upcoming events to expand your professional network among fellow alumni and industry leaders, as well as engage in discussions on today’s most pressing topics. 

Alumni Networking Receptions (NYC)

The Office of Alumni Relations hosts a series of Alumni Networking Receptions in New York City annually. These events are an opportunity for alumni across all programs and industries to reconnect, share experiences, and expand their professional networks.

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Global Receptions

SPS hosts a series of Networking Receptions in cities across the globe with a high concentration of alumni and students. Recent receptions were held in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Menlo Park, Santiago, Jakarta, and Shanghai.

To ensure you receive an invitation to your local SPS Networking Reception, take a moment to update your contact information in our database. 

Program-Specific Events

Alumni have access to lectures, webinars, panel discussions, and other events hosted by the 18 SPS Master’s programs. These events feature thought leaders and dive into the most pressing topics shaping each discipline. Alumni have the unique opportunity to engage directly with experts, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and gain valuable insights that can elevate your career and expand your perspective. View upcoming events

Student Alumni Networking Night

Every semester, the Office of Alumni Relations collaborates with the Career Design Lab and SPS Student Government to host the annual Student Alumni Networking Night. We are always seeking new alumni mentors to volunteer to participate and share their expertise with current students. If you are interested in attending a future networking event, please email spsalumni@columbia.edu