Pratt in Shanghai 2026

Co-sponsored by the Pratt School of Engineering

Sunday, March 22, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM China Time 

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
555 Middle Xizang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003

Reconnect, engage, and celebrate your Duke ties at this special alumni gathering in Shanghai!

The Wilkinson Building, inaugurated in early 2021, is a state-of-the-art facility at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering. Spanning 150,000 square feet over five levels, it significantly enhances the school’s educational and research capabilities.

Join fellow Blue Devils for an evening of meaningful connections and engaging conversation with a visiting delegation from the Pratt School of Engineering.

This year’s program will include brief remarks and Duke updates from Professor Ernesto Escobar, Executive Director of the Game Design, Development & Innovation Program, and Professor Steven Cummer, Ph.D., William J. Younger Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, reconnect with the Duke community, or simply enjoy great company, this gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your ties to Duke and fellow alumni in Shanghai.

About our Pratt School of Engineering representatives

Ernesto Escobar is the Executive Director of Duke’s Master of Engineering in Game Design, Development & Innovation, where he leads curriculum, admissions, industry engagement, and student mentorship. He teaches game design and development, works closely with industry partners, and is passionate about mentoring students and connecting learning with real-world impact. Ernesto is also the Founder & CEO of Fanaticus XR, with a background in innovation, entrepreneurship, and immersive technologies.

Steven Cummer, Ph.D. is the William H. Younger Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University and serves as Associate Chair. His research focuses on electromagnetics, metamaterials, wave propagation, and atmospheric remote sensing, spanning both theoretical and experimental work. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and of the American Geophysical Union. He has received multiple honors for his contributions to electromagnetic theory and applications.

Registration

There is no cost to attend. Light appetizers will be served. Registrants may bring guests. Space is limited so register now!

Registrants will be given an opportunity to submit questions for the speakers during registration.

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For questions or more information about this event, contact

Xiaoyan Hu: xiaoyan.hu@duke.edu
Sabrina Brown-Vakil: sabrina.brown@duke.edu

For the detailed information, please refer to the homepage of Pratt in Shanghai 2026.