Strategic Dinner Series

Strategy Dinner Gallery

Photographic documentation from salons, faculty briefings, and private leadership dinners. Presented chronologically for reference and archival use.

May 8, 2026 · Chicago

Chicago Strategist Dinner

Spring Quarter 2026

46 Participants

Forty-six Strategists and Professor Pape attended. Pictures will follow.

Autumn 2025 · Chicago

Quarterly Chicago Strategist Dinner

Autumn Strategic Summit

25 Participants

Group photo of the Hotchkiss Mafia
The Hotchkiss Mafia - a distinguished group of strategic minds gathered for the autumn summitChicago Strategist Club
Group picture after dinner
Strategists gathered after dinner, continuing the strategic discourse in a relaxed settingChicago Strategist Club
Group picture with Labriola
Strategic minds assembled around Labriola for an evening of intellectual exchangeChicago Strategist Club
Professor Pape claiming victory
Professor Pape celebrating strategic triumph with fellow strategists after a successful debateChicago Strategist Club
The whole table of strategists from far away
The complete gathering of strategic minds at the autumn summit, captured from afarChicago Strategist Club
Vera Prokopieva, Valeria Ivanova, and Jorge Secades
Vera Prokopieva, Valeria Ivanova, and Jorge Secades engaged in strategic collaborationChicago Strategist Club
Professor Pape leading the strategic discussion
Professor Pape leading the strategic discussion with characteristic insight and authorityChicago Strategist Club
Professor Pape wearing strategist cap
Professor Pape embodying the strategist ethos with signature capChicago Strategist Club
Professor Pape with strategist cap in discussion
Professor Pape engaged in strategic discourse, strategist cap denoting his leadership roleChicago Strategist Club
Sam Roizen participating in discussion
Sam Roizen contributing strategic insights to the autumn summit discussionsChicago Strategist Club
Sawiros Abebe and Firas Hashmi in strategic collaboration
Sawiros Abebe and Firas Hashmi engaged in collaborative strategic analysisChicago Strategist Club
Sawiros Abebe presenting strategic perspectives
Sawiros Abebe sharing strategic perspectives during the autumn gatheringChicago Strategist Club
Sophia Ktsanes as main debater
Sophia Ktsanes leading the debate with analytical precision and strategic acumenChicago Strategist Club
Stefan Prokopiev engaged in strategic dialogue
Stefan Prokopiev contributing to the strategic discourse with focused intensityChicago Strategist Club
Swain Matthewson participating in strategic discussions
Swain Matthewson bringing strategic expertise to the autumn summit conversationsChicago Strategist Club

December 2024 · New York City

Strategic Minds in the Big Apple

New York City Dinner

18 Participants

Group photo at NYC dinner
Strategic minds convene in the heart of Manhattan for an evening of high-level discourseChicago Strategist Club

November 2024 · University of Chicago

Academic Excellence Meets Strategic Practice

Professor Pape & Jorge Session

12 Participants

Professor Pape and Jorge Secades
Professor Pape and Jorge Secades lead a masterclass on strategic thinkingChicago Strategist Club
Professor Pape and Jorge Secades discussion
Deep strategic conversation between academic and practitioner perspectivesChicago Strategist Club

October 2024 · Private Venue

Leadership Roundtable

Managing Directors Gathering

8 Participants

Group picture at dinner table
Strategic leadership roundtable fostering collaborative decision-makingChicago Strategist Club
General group photo
Our community of strategic thinkers united in purpose and visionChicago Strategist Club

September 2024 · Chicago

Strategic Partnership Focus

Asa McManamy & Tom Smee Session

6 Participants

Asa McManamy and Tom Smee
Focused strategic discussion between Asa McManamy and Tom SmeeChicago Strategist Club

August 2024 · University Campus

Academic Leadership Session

Professor Pape with Leadership Team

10 Participants

Professor Pape with Henry Smith and Noor Rehli
Professor Pape collaborating with leadership team members Henry Smith and Noor RehliChicago Strategist Club

January 2025 · Chicago

strategist in Action

Leadership & Collaboration Showcase

25 Participants

Devin Johnson - Managing Director
Managing Director Devin Johnson demonstrating strategic leadershipChicago Strategist Club
Henry Smith presenting
Managing Director Henry Smith leading strategic discussionChicago Strategist Club
Noor Rekhi - Managing Director
Managing Director Noor Rekhi sharing strategic insightsChicago Strategist Club
Jack Bleichmar, Sal Hochman, and Firas Hashmi
strategist Jack Bleichmar, Sal Hochman, and Firas Hashmi in collaborative discussionChicago Strategist Club
Lavinia, Carolyn, and Sam
Strategic collaboration between Lavinia Cavalet, Carolyn Russell, and Sam RheaChicago Strategist Club
Libby Mulvaney
Strategist Libby Mulvaney engaged in strategic dialogueChicago Strategist Club
Lydia Palmer
Strategist Lydia Palmer contributing to policy discussionsChicago Strategist Club
Michael Benz-Ortiz
Strategist Michael Benz-Ortiz bringing analytical expertiseChicago Strategist Club
Sal Hochman
Strategist Sol Hochman presenting strategic frameworksChicago Strategist Club
Sam Hagood and Carolyn Russell
strategist Sam Hagood and Carolyn Russell collaborating on strategic initiativesChicago Strategist Club
Valeria Ivanova and Karina Brockman
strategist Valeria Ivanova and Karina Brockman building strategic partnershipsChicago Strategist Club
Justin and Evans
Strategic minds Justin and Evans engaging in thoughtful discourseChicago Strategist Club