Leading Matters Chicago is a unique event that will highlight the best of Stanford today and provide insight into the Stanford of tomorrow. Led by President Hennessy, Leading Matters will showcase the university's finest minds who will lead thought-provoking seminars on key issues that face our world.

The goal of Leading Matters is to demonstrate how the university is keenly focused on serving the world through the quality, impact, and vision of its research, and through the new generation of leaders it will produce. You will conclude that when extraordinary people get together, great things happen.

Stanford alumni, parents and friends from Chicago and the surrounding areas are invited. All Stanford family members, including friends and family, are welcome to the event.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago

Leading Matters Chicago costs $95 per person (young alumni discount of $40 for undergrads ['00 - '09] and grads ['05- '09]). If you register by March 18, 2010, you will receive an early registration discount of $80 per person (young alumni discount of $30 for undergrads ['00 - '09] and grads ['05 - '09]).

A portion of the cost of the event is underwritten to encourage the broadest range of attendance for the Stanford family.

Business casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

No, seating in each of the presentations is first-come, first-served.

We are happy to extend the young alumni price to your high-school-age children. The event is not recommended for younger children.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a discount for those who can only attend a portion of the event. We hope you can be with us for all the activities to fully appreciate the experience.

We are pleased to extend the young alumni price to you and one guest. All other guests are welcome to attend at the general admission price.

The RSVP deadline is April 1, 2010. Register by March 18, to receive the early registration discount. Mail your reply card, which you can find in your invitation, or register online by visiting http://leadingmatters.stanford.edu, or call Andrea Lazazzera, '05, at (650) 736-9700.

To receive a refund, please contact Andrea Lazazzera at leadingmatters@stanford.edu or (650) 736-9700 by by April 1, 2010. We regret we are unable to offer refunds after this date.

We will send you a confirmation letter with parking details and other information shortly before the event. If you do not receive this confirmation within 3 days of the event, please call (650) 736-9700.

Please email alumni.information@stanford.edu with your updated contact information.