Yale Alumni Founders, Reunited
For the first time, Yale's global community of builders is invited back to campus for an exclusive two-day reunion at the heart of the Northeast's largest innovation gathering.
The Yale Alumni Founders Reunion is a new, invitation-only gathering for Yale founders held during the Yale Innovation Summit in New Haven on May 27 - 28, 2026.
Over two days, Yale's entrepreneurial community will reconnect across generations, celebrate the collective impact of Yale-founded ventures, and collaborate. From an early morning unconference to an evening reception marking the 25th anniversary of the Yale Entrepreneurial Society, the Reunion is designed to be the kind of experience that brings Yale builders back to campus year after year.
Reunion highlights include:
- Invite-only Alumni Founder welcome reception
- Networking Breakfast & Unconference
- YES 25th Anniversary Founders & Funders Reception
The Reunion is part of the Yale Innovation Summit, the Northeast's largest innovation gathering. Yale alumni registering for the full Summit receive 50% off when they register with their AYA email address.
Reunion attendance is by invitation (you can request an invite if you are a Yale alumni founder). Summit registration is open to all.
About the Yale Innovation Summit
The Yale Innovation Summit, taking place May 27–28, 2026, is the Northeast’s largest and most dynamic gathering for innovation and entrepreneurship. Open to the public and hosted by Yale Ventures, the Summit brings together founders, investors, researchers, students, creatives, and industry leaders from around the world. Across six tracks—arts, biotech, civic, climate, health, and tech—the two-day event features bold pitch competitions, high-impact panels, investor programming, and curated networking experiences. Learn more and register: