For attendees wishing to purchase tickets in RMB (CNY), please complete your registration via this link.
Registration closes on June 5 at 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time).
Join us in Nanjing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hopkins–Nanjing Center
Hopkins-Nanjing Center alumni and friends from across the globe are invited to join the anniversary events in Nanjing on June 20, 2026, as we recognize four decades of academic collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and global impact.
This milestone celebration will provide an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, reflect on HNC’s enduring legacy, and engage with its vision for the future.
Event Program*
Saturday, June 20th
8:00 AM | Registration and Check-In
Hopkins-Nanjing Center
Guests are invited to check in and receive their name badges and commemorative gift bags.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Expert Panels
Kuang Yaming Auditorium, Hopkins-Nanjing Center
Panel 1: How China and America See the World of 2030
Panel 2: Society, Business, and Cross-Cultural Education for a Global Era
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Banquet Lunch
Cafeteria, Hopkins-Nanjing Center
3:00 – 4:30 PM | 40th Anniversary Convocation Ceremony
Nanjing University Auditorium, NJU Gulou Campus
The Convocation Ceremony will feature remarks from keynote speakers, university leadership, and distinguished alumni representatives, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the institution.
4:30 - 5:30 PM | Transportation by bus from NJU Auditorium to the Kempinski Hotel
Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided from the Nanjing University Auditorium to the Kempinski Hotel for all guests attending the Gala Dinner.
6:30 – 9:00 PM | Gala Dinner
Kempinski Hotel
The evening at the Kempinski Hotel Nanjing ballroom will include an artistic performance, remarks from distinguished guests and university leadership, and a Gala Dinner featuring a traditional Chinese banquet-style dining experience. Wine, beer, and a selection of beverages will be available throughout the evening.
Sunday, June 21st
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Alumni Discussion Panels
Kuang Yaming Auditorium, Hopkins-Nanjing Center
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch
Cafeteria, Hopkins-Nanjing Center
Accommodation
Guests can reserve rooms at Kempinski Hotel Nanjing at the negotiated event rate using this link.
Alternatively, you may book directly through the hotel website by selecting Kempinski Hotel Nanjing, entering your travel dates, applying the event code NANJ260617, and choosing your preferred room type.
(Note: The HNC 40th discount rates may only be applied between June 17 and June 23)
Support the Hopkins-Nanjing Center
In celebration of HNC’s 40th anniversary, an anonymous donor is offering a dollar‑for‑dollar match up to $40,000 for the HNC Annual Fund. Gifts will support financial aid, experiential learning, and visiting scholars who enrich the Center’s intellectual life. You may choose to include a donation when completing your event registration.
Event Policies, Accessibility & Support
*Events at the Hopkins-Nanjing campus are intended to foster open, candid conversation. To support that goal, all remarks shared during those portion of the event are considered off the record.
If you have purchased tickets and find yourself unable to attend, please reach out to saisalumnievents@jhu.edu for a refund (donations included in ticket purchase are non-refundable). For more information about the JHU SAIS event cancellation and refund policy, please click here.
Reasonable accommodations can be provided at the request of guests and visitors with disabilities. Arrangements should be made in advance of the date of the event. A minimum of 10 business days’ notice is required for any accommodation.
If you have questions or trouble completing this form, please reach out to SAISAlumniEvents@jhu.edu.
All event participants are asked to follow the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Community Standards for Alumni Events.
