2023

Finance Conference 2023

The 16th Annual Finance Conference

The annual Finance Conference returned to Boston College with a roster of influential speakers on Friday, May 12. Opening with a welcome reception on Thursday evening in Gasson Hall, the all-day conference focused on topics such as the economy, geopolitical conditions, climate change, and the challenges ahead for investors.

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Don’t miss the Dorothy Margaret Rose Knight Economic Keynote Discussion entitled “” given by bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. Watch the speech “,” presented by Meghan O'Sullivan, the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School. A talk by energy and environmental expert Lawrence Makovich '77, titled “,” is also available to view.Ěý

In addition to the talks, recordings of two panels are viewable.ĚýRichard Clarida, Global Economic Advisor at PIMCO, and Marc Seidner '88 P '24, CIO of Non-traditional Strategies at PIMCO, hosted the panel entitled “.” Marc Seidner also co-hosted “” with Richard Bernstein, CEO/CIO of Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC.

Want additional coverage of this year’s finance conference? Explore our full event recap.Ěý

Finance Conference Co-Chairs

Marc Seidner ’88
CIO, Non-traditional Strategies
PIMCO

Daniel E. Holland III ’79, P’07, ’08
Managing Director
Private Wealth Management,
Goldman Sachs & Co.

Jonathan Reuter
Associate Professor of Finance
Carroll School of Management

Andy Boynton ’78, P’13
John and Linda Powers Family Dean
Carroll School of Management
Boston College


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