Featured Speakers
Doug Thomas
Academic Director of the Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning and the Henry E. McWane Professor of Business Administration
Melissa Thomas-Hunt
Vice Dean, John D. Forbes Distinguished Professor of Business Administration
Mumbai
2 September 2025
Darden kicks off its India tour in Mumbai — engaging with global companies and influential alumni. The week includes Executive Education sessions, strategic corporate meetings, and a high-impact admissions and alumni event.
2 September
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Darden and XED in Mumbai: Leading High Performing Organizations and Connected Teams
Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning, in partnership with XED, will offer an exclusive half-day program tailored for senior leaders to empower them to navigate complexity with confidence — strengthening organizational resilience, elevating team performance and driving strategic outcomes. Drawing on pioneering research and real-world insights, the program addresses today’s most pressing challenges in leadership, disruption management and human capital strategy.
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Admissions & Alumni Reception
Join Darden for an evening at the Taj Lands End that will bring together alumni, prospective students and members of the Darden community to connect, share experiences and celebrate what makes our culture unique. Highlights will include remarks from Vice Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt on the “State of the School,” a mini case with Professor Doug Thomas, and engagement in lively conversations with fellow alumni, prospective students, and school leaders.
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Alumni Event
Join fellow Darden alumni for an evening of connection and celebration as we gather in Mumbai to reflect on our shared legacy and look ahead to Darden’s bold future. Hear updates from School leadership, engage with global peers and energize our community around Darden’s growing presence and impact in India.
New Delhi
4-7 September 2025
Darden’s presence in New Delhi features high-impact corporate and alumni engagements. A marquee Thought Leadership event with The Economic Times titled "Global Supply Chains Are Being Rewritten — Will Your Company Lead or Lag?" will unpack the global supply chain revolution.
Join us to connect, learn and advance Darden’s growing impact in India’s capital.
4 September
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Global Supply Chains Are Being Rewritten — Will Your Company Lead or Lag? Forum
Join Darden and panelists for dialogue, best practices and exploration of challenges and opportunities in an evolving global supply chain landscape. In partnership with the Economic Times, this forum on 4 September 2025 will center around resilient and sustainable supply chains within a changing global context, featuring a keynote by Doug Thomas and a panel discussion with supply chain leaders. It includes registration, networking, and a reception with cocktails and dinner, targeting CXOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers and academics and is open to all to attend.
6 September
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Darden and XED in New Delhi: Leading High Performing Organizations and Connected Teams
Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning, in partnership with XED, will offer an exclusive half-day program tailored for senior leaders to empower them to navigate complexity with confidence — strengthening organizational resilience, elevating team performance and driving strategic outcomes. Drawing on pioneering research and real-world insights, the program addresses today’s most pressing challenges in leadership, disruption management and human capital strategy.
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Admissions & Alumni Reception
Join Darden for an evening at the The Imperial New Delhi that will bring together alumni, prospective students and members of the Darden community to connect, share experiences and celebrate what makes our culture unique. Highlights will include remarks from Vice Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt on the “State of the School,” a mini case with Professor Doug Thomas, and engagement in lively conversations with fellow alumni, prospective students, and school leaders.
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Alumni Event
Join fellow Darden alumni for an evening of connection and celebration as we gather in New Delhi to reflect on our shared legacy and look ahead to Darden’s bold future. Hear updates from School leadership, engage with global peers and energize our community around Darden’s growing presence and impact in India.
Bengaluru
7-8 September 2025
Darden’s final stop in India brings the momentum to Bengaluru — India’s tech and innovation capital. The visit features corporate engagement, Executive Education & Lifelong Learning, and a vibrant alumni and admissions reception.
Be part of the energy as we strengthen connections and expand Darden’s footprint in this dynamic hub.
7 September
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Admissions & Alumni Reception
Join Darden for an evening at the ITC Gardenia that will bring together alumni, prospective students and members of the Darden community to connect, share experiences and celebrate what makes our culture unique. Highlights will include remarks from Vice Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt on the “State of the School,” a mini case with Professor Doug Thomas, and engagement in lively conversations with fellow alumni, prospective students, and school leaders.
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Alumni Event
Join fellow Darden alumni for an evening of connection and celebration as we gather in Bengaluru to reflect on our shared legacy and look ahead to Darden’s bold future. Hear updates from School leadership, engage with global peers and energize our community around Darden’s growing presence and impact in India.
8 September
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Darden and XED in Bengaluru: Leading High Performing Organizations and Connected Teams
Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning, in partnership with XED, will offer an exclusive half-day program tailored for senior leaders to empower them to navigate complexity with confidence – strengthening organizational resilience, elevating team performance and driving strategic outcomes. Drawing on pioneering research and real-world insights, the program addresses today’s most pressing challenges in leadership, disruption management and human capital strategy.
