Introduction of UChicago China Forum
Founded in 2015, the University of Chicago China Forum has been bringing together students, scholars, and industry leaders to explore the most cutting-edge China-U.S. topics, foster cross-cultural dialogue, and promote deeper mutual understanding and collaboration.
The theme for the 2026 China Forum will be "Rewriting Global Business - China, the US, and the Next Growth Map”, exploring topics in AI, Clean Energy, Consumer Retail, Macroeconomy, Healthcare, and Capital Markets.
Join us to hear from leaders spanning academia, industry, finance, and public service, whose expertise and influence are shaping the future of business, technology, and policy across the two most influential economies of the world. Gain cutting edge insights on these critical topics and network with other students, alumni, executives, and investors.
Global Leadership: Engaging with top-tier executives, policymakers, and scholars from across the globe.
Academic Integrity: Rooted in the rigorous intellectual traditions of the University of Chicago Business School.
Strategic Networking: Connecting visionary students with prominent industry professionals and alumni network.
Speaker Highlights
Madhava Rajan
Dean of University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chief Global Strategist at University of Chicago
Dennis Chookaszian
Professor Booth; Ex CNA President
Randall Kroszner
Norman R. Bobbins Professor of Economics at Booth, former Governor of the Federal Reserve System, Chair of the committee on Supervision and Regulation of Banking Institutions and the committee on Consumer and Community Affairs
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Forum Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
8:30 - 9:15 AM
WELCOMING REMARKS
9:30 - 10:30 AM
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Localization | Industrialization & Robotics | Cost Efficiency | Global Scaling
9:30 - 10:30 AM
CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Energy Transition | Electrification | Global Expansion | Carbon Governance
11:30 - 11:45 AM
BREAK & NETWORKING
11:45 - 12:30PM
MINISO USA Fireside Chat
Scaling a Chinese Retail Brand in America
12:30 - 1:45 PM
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:45 - 2:30 PM
MACROECONOMY
Growth Outlook | Competitive Coexistence | New Trade Rules & Dynamics
2:45 - 3:30 PM
HEALTHCARE BIOTECH
Deal-Making Cycle | Platform Innovation | Global Expansion & Impact
3:30 - 3:45 PM
BREAK & NETWORKING
3:45 - 4:30 PM
CAPITAL MARKETS
Capital Flows | Fundraise & Exit | Outlook & Strategy | Risk Management