Alumni Reunions
Reconnect. Reflect. Celebrate.
The annual Alumni Reunion Weekend (ARW) offers a blend of learning, networking, and community spirit.
The Alumni Reunion Weekend
The Alumni Reunion Weekend is a flagship event on the UCT GSB calendar — a time for graduates from all years and programmes to return to campus, reconnect with classmates, and grow their global professional networks.
Join your fellow alumni to relive your GSB experience, deepen your connection to the school, and gain fresh insights into the evolving world of business.
The weekend features:
- Engaging masterclasses
- Provocative keynotes
- Interactive panel discussions
- Learning led by industry leaders and GSB faculty
Whether you're returning after a year or two decades, you’ll enjoy meaningful conversations, campus energy, and the latest thinking from one of Africa’s top business schools.
This year, please join us on 10-11 October 2025.
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
Whether you graduated last year or two decades ago, we’re inviting you back to campus for a powerful weekend of reconnection and reflection. Under the theme Africa Now – Reunite. Reimagine. Rise., this gathering offers space to rediscover your ties to the GSB and reimagine your role in Africa’s business future.
Your Community. Your Legacy. Your Future.
This isn’t just a reunion — it’s a movement. Under the banner of Africa Now – Reunite. Reimagine. Rise., we’re gathering a global network of leaders to shape what’s next for the continent and beyond.
Past Events
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.