Student-Alumni Connect: Networking and Discussion with Inter-Asian Alumni Alliance

Sponsored by Inter-Asian Alumni Alliance

Join us for a morning of connection and conversation with fellow alums and student leaders at the new student center and enjoy some delicious breakfast offerings and caffeinated beverages.

The event begins with a moderated fireside chat with alumni keynote, Taka Ariga, Engr '00 and student leader, Dhanvini Gudi. In this candid conversation, we will get a peek into Taka’s remarkable journey of over two decades shaping the world of data, analytics, and AI and reflect on themes of identity, responsible innovation, and purposeful leadership that anchored his work in integrity, community, and impact. 

The alums and students will then break into small groups and engage in few rounds of flash networking conversations, co-facilitated by alumni leaders, Seema Schappelle, A&S '02, and Smitha Prabhu Mahesh, A&S '21. It will be a perfect opportunity for our alums and current students to connect with one another over shared Hopkins experiences as well as personal and professional interests. 

All alums, students, and friends are welcome to participate. For the student registration form, please reach out to srai10@jhu.edu!

Please note this gathering is one of many Alumni Weekend 2026 offerings, and you will have to register through its official website. Click on the provided registration link, fill out the registration information, click the general alumni/guests track, find the Identity and Shared Interest Package, select this event from the list, and proceed with next steps. Once you complete the form, you will receive registration confirmation in your email account.