Events

Welcome Back Information Session 2026

Curious about the world's largest industry?  Join the Baker Retailing Center for a fun session with pizza and swag! Meet the Baker team and discover our resources, including sessions with retail executives, career excursions, global courses, and career advising. Whether you're passionate about retail or just exploring, this event is…

Ideathon 2026 w/ PWHL & Cadillac F1

Get ready for the return of the annual Baker Retailing Center’s Ideathon, coming fall 2026! Save the date for September 18th – 19th and meet us at the Inn at Penn to immerse yourself in a 24-hour challenge. This event offers students a hands-on, case study competition, where teams will…

Retail Excellence Award Dinner

CEO Summit 2026

CEO Summit 2026: Growth, Risk, and Reinvention. A day of consequential dialogue.. The Baker Retailing Center's invitation-only CEO Summit convenes the most influential minds in retail and brand leadership for candid dialogue, actionable insight, and purposeful connection.