Faculty-in-Residence: Dinner & Discussion with Al Eng

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Mar 24
Faculty-in-Residence: Dinner & Discussion with Al Eng

Event Info

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wallach Hall, 1116 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027

Event Contact

Janae Buege-McClain

Are you a first year student curious about how the intersection of technology and finance is reshaping our world? Join us for an exclusive dinner and discussion session hosted by Faculty-in-Residence John Kymissis, with Columbia University alum Al Eng, a visionary leader who has navigated the top tiers of global banking and the cutting edge of digital assets. Whether you are interested in engineering, finance, or entrepreneurship, Al’s journey offers a unique blueprint for success in a rapidly changing economy.

Learn from a Pioneer: Al was a founder and board member of the very first Crypto SPAC IPO and served as an advisor for a new crypto fund on the NYSE.

Inside the World of Big Banking: Gain insights from a former Chief Investment Officer at Citigroup Wealth Management Services who helped lead the massive Salomon, Smith Barney, and Citigroup merger.

Tech Meets Strategy: Discover how a background in Electrical Engineering at Hewlett Packard and Xerox Research Labs led to a career spearheading global internet and mobile strategies for the world’s largest financial institutions.

Regulatory Insider: Get the scoop on the future of digital currency from someone who served as a Virtual Currency Senior Policy Director, helping develop the regulations for stablecoins we use today.

Al Eng holds an MBA and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, as well as a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has spent his career at the forefront of "what's next"—now it's your turn to learn how to do the same.

Olive Garden will be provided to all participants. Space is limited to 20 students. Selections via a lottery will take place on March 20 and participants will be notified via email.