What drives today’s leaders? What will drive the next generation?
Come together with the entire CMC community to connect, calibrate, catalyze, and celebrate your College at a critical moment on its trajectory: the final year of President Hiram E. Chodosh’s service to CMC.
The Summit
Claremont, California
Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Summit is a one-of-a-kind gathering, bringing together CMC alumni, students, faculty, parents, College leadership, and other members of the community to share perspectives, strengthen our connections, and collectively explore how to prepare leaders for the future.
Honorary Hosts: Henry Kravis ’67 and George Roberts ’66 P’93
| Date and Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Special Athenaeum Tea hosted by Akshata Murty ’02 |
| 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Dinner and Open Academy Program: Pluralism in Action |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | |
| 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Morning Session |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Signature Event: Fireside Chat with CMC Board Chair Ken Valach ’82 and Trustees Henry Kravis ’67 and George Roberts ’66 P’93 |
| 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Afternoon Session |
| 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. | Networking Tea and Coffee Break |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Closing Program |
| 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception |
In Your Area
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Feb. 24, 2026 – San Francisco
Feb. 26, 2026 – Seattle