Sunday, March 29, 2026
Professor Harker is a distinguished economist, engineer, and academic leader who served as the 11th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (2015 – 2025).
Prior to public service, Professor Harker was the President of the University Delaware (2007-2015), and our beloved Dean of the Wharton School (2001-2007) and also Chair of the Systems Engineering Department of Penn Engineering.
At the event, Professor Harker will speak on the topic “The Fed: What it is, What It Does, and What It Can’t Do”. On the back of the recent appointment of a new Fed Chair, it is extremely timely to have Patrick to share his perspectives.
We are deeply appreciative for his time to spend with alumni during his brief visit to Hong Kong. As this will be our first Speaker Event on a Sunday. As such, we will have a more casual tone welcoming family members aged 12 or above. Limited seats.
The event is open to all alumni of the University of Pennsylvania.
Event Details
Date: March 29th 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Bayview Room, The Hong Kong Country Club (No parking is available at the venue)
Dress Code: Smart casual (no shorts)
Price (non refundable): HKD 650 per head, inclusive of lunch, and free flow of soft drinks & juice
Guests: Guests of Penn and Wharton Alumni are welcome to attend at the same price of HKD 650 per head. Family members welcome (age 12 or above)
Please Note: Wharton Club of Hong Kong follow a "No Walk-ins Allowed" policy.
About the Speaker
Patrick T. Harker is a distinguished economist, engineer, and academic leader who served as the 11th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from 2015 to 2025. In this role, he was a key member of the Federal Open Market Committee, helping to shape U.S. monetary policy.
Prior to his tenure at the Federal Reserve, Dr. Harker served as the 26th President of the University of Delaware and was previously the Dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is the Rowan Distinguished Professor at Wharton and Director of Academic Engagement for Penn Washington. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Urban Engineering and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Directions to the Hong Kong Country Club
- By Taxi. 188 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong
- By MTR. Exit Ocean Park Station, about a 5-10 min walk.
- By Bus. Citybus #10. Green minibus #52.
No parking is available at the venue.
