MB-AI Symposium Community Keynote Address - Kevin Roose
6:00 p.m. | Open to the Public

The MB-AI Symposium begins with a keynote address from New York Times award-winning technology columnist Kevin Roose, who will offer a wide-ranging look at artificial intelligence and its near-term implications. His remarks will explore how AI is likely to shape education, business, creativity, and civic life over the next decade.

This event is open to the broader MBA and Nashville communities and sets the stage for deeper conversations throughout the symposium.

Gold Lunch and Distinguished Alumni Recognition
11:30 a.m.

This lunch is for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. MBA will recognize its 2026 Distinguished Alumni: 

• Richard Wallman ('69) - Distinguished Service Alumnus
• Clay Jackson ('72) - Distinguished Alumnus Award

Location: Burkholder Wellness Center (Field House)
*Valet parking is available for attendees at the entrance by the tennis courts.

Campus tours will be available for Gold Lunch attendees after the event around 1:30 p.m.

Alumni AI Panels
1:00–3:30 p.m. | Alumni Audience

The afternoon will feature two alumni-focused panel discussions exploring AI through the lens of industry, entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term societal impact as part of the MB-AI Symposium.

Panel 1 (1:00–2:00 p.m.) - Moderated by Gray Skinner ('02), Chief Executive Officer, MasterBorn

• David Buttrey (‘06) - President & Co-Founder, Mangrove AI 
• Andrew Powell (‘11) - Co-Founder & CEO, Ethos Systems 
• Ty Allen (‘18) - Co-Founder & CEO, LastingMind 
• Jonathan Springer (‘85)  - Senior Director | Technology, Qualcomm 

Panel 2 (2:30–3:30 p.m.)

• Andy Stahl (‘95) - General Manager, Primordial Designs (Constellation Software) 
• Thomas Peterson (‘21) - AI Engineer, Hyve Health 
• Naveen Chadalavada (‘10) - Director | Product Management, Phreesia

These sessions provide alumni with the opportunity to engage thoughtfully with peers leading in AI-related fields, while strengthening the network that has long distinguished the MBA brotherhood.

Reunion Weekend Dinner/Party
6:00 p.m.

All reuniting classes gather for an evening of socializing and bourbon tastings, dinner and a trip down memory lane with the MBA archives open to all in attendance.

Location: MBA Dining Hall
Cost: $55 per person
Attire: Business Casual

Alumni Soccer Game
10:00 a.m.

Your state-championship winning MBA Soccer squad is excited to welcome our alumni back to the pitch! Saturday morning, come to campus for a fun game against the JV Reds.

Location: MBA Soccer Field
REGISTER HERE

ENDADA Music & Arts Festival
11:00 a.m.

ENDADA is MBA's annual student-led celebration of creativity and innovation in the arts, including interactive art projects, professional and emerging artists, live bands, theatrical performances, gourmet treats, and some of Nashville’s best-known food trucks.

Location: MBA Campus

Individual Class Parties
Saturday Night

Reuniting classes are encouraged to gather one more time for a second night of story telling organized by your Reunion Chairs! Information for these class-specific events is available in the dropdowns below.

Class of '66 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (6:00 p.m.)
Location: Home of Sarah and Bob Buchanan - 3800 Brighton Road, Nashville, TN 37205
* 6:00 pm Cocktails / 7:00 pm Dinner
Attire: Casual
Parking:  Streetside along Brighton Road
Price: $30 per person (please remit payment via Venmo to:  @Alexander-Nicholson-23)
The last 4 digits of Alex's phone number:  2554  
If paying by check, please make payable to Alex Nicholson and mail to: 
     2117 32nd Ave. S  Navhille, TN  37212

Reunion Chairs
Bob Buchanan, Alex Nicholson, Butch Smith, and Ed Stuart

Information about class-specific parties and events will be shared as soon as it's available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Reunion Chair
Tom Neff

Class of '76 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Location: Sugartree Clubhouse - 4031 Woodmont Lane, Nashville, TN 37205
* Clubhouse is located on Valley Forge past the tennis courts
Attire: Casual
Price:  $25 per person or $40 per couple 
Please remit payment to Fred McLaughlin either by check mailed to:  10 Valley Forge  Nashville, TN 37205 or via Vemo (fredmclaughlin@fred-mclaughlin-2)  Last 4 digits of Fred's cell:  3183

Reunion Chairs
Les Coble, Ben May, Fred McLaughlin, and Jerry Patterson

Class of '81 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Location: Home of Sarah and David Ingram - 4417 Tyne Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215
* Dinner and Cocktails
Attire: Casual
David Ingram's Cell: 615-351-2600

Reunion Chairs
Pen Caldwell, Hartley Hall, Sam Harwell, David Ingram and Adam Wieck

Information about class-specific parties and events will be shared as soon as it's available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Reunion Chairs
Don Fish, Dave Malone and Nick Sieveking

Information about class-specific parties and events will be shared as soon as it's available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Reunion Chairs
Jeffrey Buntin, Richard Fitzgerald, and Alex Waddey

Information about class-specific parties and events will be shared as soon as it's available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Reunion Chairs
Jon Gaston, Jesse Neil, and Jamie Pfeffer

Class of '01 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
Location: The Greenhouse - 2211 Bandywood Dr.  Nashville, TN 37215
Price: $15 per person (please remit payment via Venmo to @William-Liles-4)
Attire:  Casual

Reunion Chairs
Logan Hughes, Leighton Liles, and William Liles

Class of '06 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (6:30 p.m.)
Location: Hardison House - 1010 Hardison St.  Nashville, TN 37204
*Dinner provided by Swetts BBQ

Reunion Chairs
Clint Atkins, Drew Carney, Deon Gaines, Brooks Tate, and Andrew Warfield

Class of '11 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Location: Tailgate Brewery HQ - 7300 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN 37209

Reunion Chairs
Will McCaskill, Christopher Sandwith, Paul Van Pernis, and Ethan Vines

Class of '16 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Bringles Smoking Oasis - 4901 Centennial Blvd., Nashville, TN 37209

Reunion Chairs
Bronson Ingram, Alec Vest, and Davis Voecks

Class of '21 Gathering: Saturday, April 18 (3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Von Elrod's Beer Hall - 1004 4th Ave. North  Nashville, TN 37219

Reunion Chairs
Andrew Bulgarino, Daniel Gaw, Rasheed Sarieh, Stanford Thombs, and Bo Wilbanks