Alumni Reunions
Reconnect. Reflect. Celebrate.
The annual Alumni Reunion Weekend (ARW) offers a blend of learning, networking, and community spirit. Whether you’re looking to engage in thought-provoking discussions, reminisce over lunch or a cocktail, or celebrate the achievements of fellow alumni – the ARW promises something for everyone.
What is the Alumni Reunion Weekend?
The Alumni Reunion Weekend is a signature event – bringing together GSB alumni from across the globe to relive their campus experience while forging new professional connections. The weekend is packed with engaging masterclasses, keynote presentations, and interactive sessions led by industry leaders and GSB faculty.
Whether you graduated five years ago or twenty, ARW offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with classmates, rediscover the value of your GSB education, and stay updated on developments within the alumni community.
3 PEAKS CHALLENGE
A Long Standing Traditional Event During Reunion Weekend
For those seeking adventure, the Three Peaks Challenge is a much-anticipated highlight of the Alumni Reunion Weekend. This annual hike/race invites participants to tackle Cape Town’s iconic peaks—Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion’s Head—over the course of a single day. Alumni come together for a fun, physically challenging experience that strengthens bonds and fosters camaraderie.
The day concludes with a well-deserved celebration at the GSB’s Brig, where participants can relax and share their triumphs over food and drinks.
The ARW Awards
A key highlight of the Alumni Reunion Weekend is the prestigious ARW Awards ceremony, which honours outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to their industries or to the GSB community.
Regular awards such as the Director’s Alumni Award, established in 2007, recognise alumni for their exceptional service in promoting the UCT GSB and strengthening alumni relationships.
The awards celebrate long-term contributions and the building of strong alumni networks. It’s an inspiring moment during the reunion weekend, where the GSB community comes together to celebrate the impact and achievements of its members. The recognition of these individuals reflects the values of leadership, innovation, and service that are at the heart of the UCT GSB.
Upcoming Event
Alumni Reunion Weekend: 10 and 11 October 2025
"Join us for the 25-in-25 Alumni Reunion Weekend – a celebration of Africa’s future, our shared legacy, and the exciting journey ahead as we approach the 60th Anniversary in 2026."
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Alumni Reunion 2020
The UCT GSB’s annual alumni reunion weekend is traditionally held toward the end of October and offers alumni the chance to connect with old friends, build trusted partnerships and expand their networks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the alumni reunion was held virtually for the first time in 2020, making it possible for alumni from across the globe to join their peers. The UCT GSB’s alumni community is a significant part of the reason why the school continues to thrive and make an impact in the world.
Alumni Reunion 2021
The 2021 annual Alumni Reunion Weekend was hosted virtually for the second year in a row. Under the theme 'Knowledge Across Disciplines', we delved into how leaders are respond to global challenges with a multi-disciplined approach. Join us to learn about the exciting work UCT GSB faculty and students are working on, and catch up with fellow alumni virtually at The Brig.
Alumni Reunion 2023
A look at an extraordinary world.
Our world has experienced many changes, significant shifts in the geo-political landscape and many global economies are facing an economic crisis.
In our world today, we realise that amidst these changes and crisis, lies the opportunity to build, reframe, and reimagine critical and complex issues. Through the lens of possibility, we explore the theme: A look at an extraordinary world.
Alumni Reunion 2024
The Re-Dream Machine
From a personal photograph that Dr Duggan took of a volatile gas tanker on the most dangerous but economically significant road in Africa to some thought-provoking predictions from futurist Anton Musgrave – the 2024 UCT Graduate School of Business Alumni Reunion Weekend delivered a dose of intellectual and emotional stimulation for a group of alumni who reconnected, shared ideas, and raised funds for the next generation of changemakers.