New for Fall 2021: Updated Wharton Speaker Database
Check out the updated Wharton Speaker Database! The new system features include:
- Updated Dashboard
- My Request/My Referrals page(s) to track your request status and update invitation process
- Commenting and Communication tools for additional contact with administration and approvers regarding speaker requests at Wharton
Before You Get Started
Faculty & Staff: Join an upcoming training session or submit a ticket to schedule a custom training. Review our Speaker Database tutorial articles for Submitters and Approvers
Students: Consult with your Student Life program office to schedule a training; review our Submitters tutorial article.
Virtual Planning Guide
Guidelines and best practices for planning a virtual event at Wharton
Branding
Virtual backgrounds, video intro slides, and templates for creating professional graphics
Technical Guides
Wharton Computing Knowledge Base guides on setting up and managing virtual events.
Production Tips
Best practices for streaming live or
pre-recording your event
Media Release
A signed release form is required for all non-faculty speakers at any event,
virtual or in-person
Speaker Request
All Wharton staff and students need to submit their proposed speakers through the Wharton Speaker Request System
Speaker Gifts
Review our inventory of Wharton-branded gifts for speakers & events
Event Materials Loan Form
Request to rent Wharton-branded event backdrops, signage and additional branded materials
Upcoming Events
See what’s coming up from Wharton Events
Event Planning Toolkit
In-person and virtual events have many things in common, so the same concepts and timelines can be applied.