Columbia Alumni Spotlight and Sendoff 2026 is an event organized by the Columbia Alumni Association of Peru (CAAP) to bring together alumni from all Columbia University schools in Peru and welcome students admitted to Columbia for the 2026 academic year.

The evening aims to strengthen the bonds within our community, foster the exchange of experiences across generations of alumni, and provide incoming students with a unique opportunity to learn from the scories, insights, and professional journeys of distinguished members of the Columbia network in Peru.

Main Panel

Columbia Alumni Spotlight: Reflections on the Impact of Columbia on their personal and professional development

A conversation among distinguished alumni who will share how their Columbia experience has shaped their professional growth, leadership perspectives, and contributions to their organizations and to Peru.

Panelists

* Mariana Costa, '13SIPA - Co-Founder, Laboracoria

"'Jonathan Golergant, '05BUS - President, Universidad Tecnologica del Peru - lntercorp

"'Jaime Saavedra, '92GSAS, '93GSAS, '95GSAS - Director for Human Development, Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank; Former Minister of Education of Peru

Moderator: Columbia Alumni

Program

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Registration

6:45 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Welcome Remarks

6:50 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Columbia Alumni Spotlight

7:35 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.

Closing Remarks

7:40 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Reception and Closing Cocktail

Ac the conclusion of the program, attendees are cordially invited to a reception in the auditorium lobby, where they will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the Columbia community and students admitted for 2026 in a relaxed setting, accompanied by a cocktail reception.