Events - network

 Location
Virtual, NA
January 06, January 6, TuesdayPlease join us for important updates from the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute (GBCI). The GBCI Grand Round program consists of one-hour Zoom webinars focused on engaging the broader bladder cancer and UTUC community, which includes patients, survivors, families, and advocates. The webinars are offered throughout the year and consist of presentations with slides lasting approximately 25-30 minutes, followed by conversational questions and opportunities to chat with experts. All are welcome, and the webinars are free of charge.For internet security reasons, pre-registration is required. A Zoom link will be shared in advance of each session (the link often appears in the registrant’s email and/or calendar prior to the session). All Grand Rounds sessions are recorded and archived for viewing anytime on the GBCI’s website https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/greenberg-bladder-cancer-institute2026-01-06 -- 4 -- 00 -- PM -- 2026-01-06 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- 3910 Keswick Road -- -- Virtual -- MD -- -- USA -- 1 -- Our patients are our best teachers. Joining us for this informative session will be a Bladder Cancer Survivor and Advocate who will share his long journey living with and tackling Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC), his experiences participating in clinical trials, and just about every known treatment available, with urologist and GBCI Co-Director Dr. Max Kates MD; the two will reflect upon the doctor-patient partnership and share their winding and ultimately successful journey together. -- 0 -- Tried -- 0 -- 0 I’ve Tried Everything! 2026-02-17 -- 4 -- 00 -- PM -- 2026-02-17 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- Virtual -- -- Virtual -- NA -- -- USA -- 0 -- A tutorial on different bladder cancer surgical procedures & techniques, radical cystectomies, and bladder reconstructions, with a special update on novel and improved techniques for neobladders along with a push for bladder preservation with Sunil Patel, MD, Director of the Testicular Cancer Program, Associate Residency Program Director, and Assistant Urologic Oncology Fellowship Director at the Brady Urological Institute and the GBCI. -- 0 -- Bladder Cancer -- 0 -- 0 Bladder Cancer Surgeries Demystified 2026-03-10 -- 4 -- 00 -- PM -- 2026-03-10 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- Virtual -- -- Virtual -- NA -- -- USA -- 0 -- Join Nirmish Singla, MD, MSC, Urologic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Urology and Oncology, and Jeannie Hoffman-Censits, MD, Oncologist, Co-Director, Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC) Multidisciplinary Clinic , and Co-Leader of the GBCI’s Women’s Bladder Cancer Program at Sibley for updates and progress on the treatment of early and late stage UTUC and how it relates (or doesn't) to Bladder and Kidney Cancers. -- 0 -- UTUC -- 0 -- 0 UTUC: the "Connector" Cancer 2026-04-21 -- 4 -- 00 -- PM -- 2026-04-21 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- Virtual -- -- Virtual -- NA -- -- USA -- 0 -- In collaboration with Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), join Kendall Moseley, MD, Clinical Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Metabolic Bone & Osteoporosis Center, for a discussion on bone health and screening, treatments and outcomes, often overlooked but needed for bladder cancer patients, especially those with a urinary diversion. -- 0 -- Bone Health -- 0 -- 0 Bone Health and Bladder Cancer 2026-05-19 -- 4 -- 00 -- PM -- 2026-05-19 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- Virtual -- -- Virtual -- NA -- -- USA -- 0 -- Join Farzad Sedaghat, MD, Section Chief of Ultrasound and Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science, to learn what these tests mean, what they are for, what they show, and why so many? Presented with step-by-step examples to debunk and demystify this stressful yet necessary aspect of bladder and UTUC treatments. -- 0 -- Tests -- 0 -- 0 It’s Endless: Tests, Scans, MRI’s, Ultrasounds and more Tests johns-hopkins-medicine-greenberg
 Jan 06, 2026
 04:00 PM EST
Johns Hopkins Medicine Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute 2026 Virtual Grand Rounds
 Ticket Options
Alumni$10
Current Student$10
Guest$10
 Location
4269 W El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA
WhitingSchoolofEngineering January 07, January 7, WednesdayReconnect, celebrate, and expand your network with fellow students and alumni in the Bay Area.Join us for the annual Entrepreneurship and Technology Networking Reception in the Bay Area, co-hosted by Ed Schlesinger, Benjamin T. Rome Dean, Whiting School of Engineering, and Christopher S. Celenza, James B. Knapp Dean, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.Enjoy an evening of valuable connections and a meaningful conversation with Dan Shapero, Engr ’00, Chief Operating Officer of LinkedIn, and a leading voice in technology, innovation, and the future of work, and with Mark Dredze, the John C. Malone Professor of Computer Science in the Whiting School of Engineering and Director of the Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute. This signature event strengthens the Hopkins community and builds traditions in the cities where our presence is strongest. Together, we’re creating opportunities that enrich the student and alumni experience, foster collaboration, and bring the spirit of Hopkins to communities across the country. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.  FEATURED SPEAKERDan Shapero Chief Operating Officer  LinkedIn  Dan Shapero is the Chief Operating Officer at LinkedIn. He is responsible for helping companies around the world grow their business and build winning teams through the value LinkedIn delivers. In this role, he oversees global sales, operations, marketing, economic research, as well as member and customer success. Since joining LinkedIn in 2008, Dan has held various leadership roles managing global teams across sales and product management, most recently as Chief Business Officer. Prior to LinkedIn, Dan was a management consultant at Bain & Company and a startup entrepreneur. Dan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BS in Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins.  Mark Dredze Director, Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute; John C. Malone Professor of Computer Science, Whiting School of Engineering Mark Dredze is a John C. Malone Professor of Computer Science and the director of the Data Science and AI Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He develops artificial intelligence systems based on natural language processing and explores their applications to public health and medicine.  His research leverages the tools of artificial intelligence to derive new insights into human behaviors that inform public health policy and guide medical interventions—tackling challenges from infectious disease surveillance and vaccination to mental health, tobacco use, and gun violence prevention. His expertise is widely sought in national and international media and actively informs national and global policy discussions.    Mark earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science and computer engineering from Northwestern University, holds a master’s in Modern Jewish History from Yeshiva University, and completed his PhD in computer science at the University of Pennsylvania.  the-dean-s-bay-area-networking-r
 Jan 07, 2026
 05:30 PM PST
Entrepreneurship & Technology Networking Reception in the Bay Area
 Ticket Options
Per Alum or Guest$55
Per Young Alum or Current Grad Student$45
 Location
175 Lancaster Ave
Wayne, PA
Region January 08, January 8, ThursdayMaison Lotus, Holiday Party, Networking, PhiladelphiaSponsored by Hopkins PhiladelphiaJoin alumni and friends as we celebrate the season in style at Maison Lotus, an award-winning café, restaurant, and bar nestled in the vibrant heart of Wayne—just a four-minute walk from the Wayne Station train stop. Step into a space where the romance of a bygone era meets the spirit of celebration. Known for its culinary innovation, Maison Lotus offers a unique fusion of French-Vietnamese cuisine, served in a beautifully designed venue that transports guests to another time.Your registration includes, two drink tickets and light bites inspired by the restaurant’s signature French-Vietnamese flair.  A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events.  If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.      While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policyphiladelphia-pa-holiday-party-at
 Jan 08, 2026
 06:00 PM EST
Philadelphia, PA: Holiday Party at Maison Lotus
 Ticket Options
ComplimentaryFree
 Location
9500 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA
SchoolofMedicine Region January 12, January 12, MondayLos AngelesSponsored by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Alumni Relations, Whiting School of Engineering, and the Film and Media Studies Department and in Partnership with Joint Venture, the Film's DistributorJoin the Johns Hopkins University community for a unique, interdisciplinary evening focused on the intersection of storytelling, healthcare, and innovation.This special event features a screening of the critically acclaimed film, Andre is an Idiot, winner of the Sundance Audience Award. The film tells the powerful, often humorous story of an irreverent man who receives a terminal colon cancer diagnosis after avoiding routine preventive care. It follows his unexpected journey as he determines to maintain his humor while navigating mortality and "learning to die happily." The narrative serves as a compelling and relatable exploration of preventive medicine, personal responsibility, and the human condition. The film screening will be immediately followed by an Q&A discussion and networking reception.This is a high-value opportunity for all alumni to connect with fellow alumni, students, and friends. The event is free to attend and open to the entire Johns Hopkins community. PARKINGThe Culver Theater provides 2-hour parking validation to any of the following Culver City lots. In addition, the city provides one hour free.9099 Washington Blvd.3846 Cardiff Ave.3844 Watseka Ave.Parking is available from 8:00 am to 2:00 am Monday through Thursday. Electric vehicle charging stations are available in the following lot - 9099 Washington Blvd. (3 Charging Stations.) andre-is-an-idiot-a-film-screeni
 Jan 12, 2026
 06:00 PM PST
Andre is an Idiot: A Film Screening & Reception
 Ticket Options
Attendee TicketFree
 Location
405 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA
Entrepreneurship MedicineHealthcareServices RealEstateAdministrationFinance Technology WomeninBusiness BloombergSchoolofPublicHealth CareyBusinessSchool KriegerSchoolofArtsSciences PeabodyConservatory SchoolofEducation SchoolofMedicine SchoolofNursing WhitingSchoolofEngineering January 13, January 13, TuesdayJoin us to connect with a diverse group of professionals in the healthcare field, including industry leaders, investors, finance professionals, startup founders, and ecosystem partners to celebrate Johns Hopkins University's leadership in innovation and academic translation. Held adjacent to the 44th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, this event offers a unique opportunity to build community and network with fellow alumni across various roles, all united by their ties to Johns Hopkins. Please extend the invitation to any Hopkins-affiliated alumni and friends in your network who might be interested in joining us! You can also take a look at the public RSVP list to see who's planning to attend.This event is brought to you by Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing,  Johns Hopkins Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Carey Business School, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Peabody Institute, and Whiting School of Engineering. Special thanks to JLL and Nuveen Real Estate for hosting and partnering with us on this event.johns-hopkins-alumni-and-friends
 Jan 13, 2026
 07:30 AM PST
Hopkins Networking Breakfast at J.P. Morgan's Healthcare Conference
 Location
10 Claymore Hill
Singapore, NA
January 17, January 17, SaturdayPlease join us for the annual Johns Hopkins SAIS Foresight and Regional Strategies Series taking place in Singapore on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Established in 2017, the series provides an annual forum for leaders in academia, industry, and not-for-profits to discuss pressing international affairs and global policy issues. This year's event also marks the 150th Anniversary of Johns Hopkins University and the 40th Anniversary of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. The topic of this year's event is Globalization Reimagined: Cooperation, Competition, and the Road Ahead.  Speakers include:The Honorable Ted Osius (SAIS'89), Former United States Ambassador to Vietnam; Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director of the US-ASEAN Business CouncilKeshia M. Pollack Porter, Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthJim Steinberg, Dean, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International StudiesThe program will begin at 1:00 pm and will include keynote remarks, panel discussions (to be announced), as well as a cocktail reception. The full schedule and speakers will be shared soon.Alumni, leadership, faculty, students and guests will have the opportunity to network and socialize with members of the Johns Hopkins community throughout the day.This event is presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Program and speakers are subject to change. This event is free of charge and open to the Johns Hopkins community and friends. Please RSVP by January 14, 2026. If you require accommodation, The American Club has a special rate with the Grand Hyatt. Please email SAISAlumniEvents@jhu.edu to receive the corporate code. This event is off the record. Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.sais-foresight-2026
 Jan 17, 2026
 01:00 PM
Johns Hopkins SAIS FORESIGHT 2026
Odyssey January 27, January 27, TuesdayArts and Humanities, Odyssey, Virtual, Qian Wang, Business Chinese for Beginners, Chinese, Language Course Title: Business Chinese for BeginnersInstructor: Qian Wang, PhD, Center for Language Education LecturerBrought to you by Odyssey  January 26 - March 5, 2026 (12 Sessions) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12PM ET - 1:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Designed for true beginners, this course introduces essential Chinese language skills for professional and business settings. Using the Business Chinese Test (BCT) Standard Course textbook, students will learn key vocabulary, expressions, and sentence patterns for introductions, phone calls, meetings, and networking. Emphasizing practical communication and cultural awareness, the course builds confidence in using Chinese for real-world business exchangeExplore more learning opportunities and upcoming courses by visiting our SPRING 2026 Odyssey Virtual Catalog._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Tuition benefits are available to University faculty, staff, and retirees only. Employees of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, or the Applied Physics Laboratory should contact your institution’s Human Resources office for information about tuition remission and eligibility:Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistanceJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-developmentSelect the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.business-chinese-for-beginners
 Jan 27, 2026
 12:00 PM EST
Business Chinese for Beginners with Dr. Qian Wang, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 24, March 24, TuesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Personal and Professional Development, Rich Perry, Marketing 101Course Title: Marketing 101: From Beginning to WinningInstructor: Rich PerryBrought to you by Odyssey  March 24, 2026 - April 28, 2026 (6 Sessions) Tuesdays,  6:00PM ET - 7:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Mastering the fundamentals of marketing is essential to thrive and grow. This course is crafted for small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and professionals eager to develop a solid understanding of marketing principles that drive results. Throughout the course, participants will gain practical insights on everything from creating impactful marketing strategies and harnessing digital tools to leveraging traditional media and building a robust network. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design effective marketing campaigns that resonate with your audience and elevate your brand. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, this course will empower you to bring your marketing vision to life.*Top Rated Instructor*Explore more lifelong learning opportunities in our full SPRING 2026 Odyssey Catalog________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Tuition benefits are available to University faculty, staff, and retirees only. Employees of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, or the Applied Physics Laboratory should contact your institution’s Human Resources office for information about tuition remission and eligibility:Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistanceJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-developmentSelect the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.marketing-101-from-beginning-to
 Mar 24, 2026
 06:00 PM EDT
Marketing 101: From Beginning to Winning with Rich Perry