FAQs
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Which years are being featured at the Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026?
All MBA and EMBA classes from the following years: 2000-2001, 2005-2006, 2010-2011, 2015-2016, 2020-2021 and MFE 2005-2006. Inclusive of EMBA 2, EMBA 7, EMBA 12 and EMBA S19 & J20.
Are anniversary years counted from matriculation or completion?
Anniversary years are calculated from the year of completion. Those who completed in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 will be celebrating their 25-, 20-, 15-, 10- and 5-year anniversaries respectively.
Ticket Prices
- Adult ticket - Weekend including the Reunion Dinner: £215.00
- Adult ticket - Weekend only (no Reunion Dinner): £130.00
- Child ticket - Over 5 years old: £35.00
- Child ticket - Under 5 years old: £12.50
Refund Policy
Our event ticket refund policy is as follows:
- If you cancel your ticket(s) on or before Saturday 15 August 2026, you will receive a 100% refund.
- If you cancel your ticket(s) after Saturday 15 August 2026, you will NOT receive a refund.
- If you cancel your ticket or we have to cancel the event, we will not be able to refund any flights or accommodation booked for the event.
What does the price of my ticket cover?
Your ticket includes entry to the Friday night party at the School where there will be free-flowing drinks and international food stations to graze on throughout the evening. It also includes exclusive access to all Saturday daytime and Sunday morning reunion sessions and activities, accompanied by breakfast snacks, lunch and Sunday brunch.
Can I book a dinner only ticket ?
Guests attending the dinner are required to have also purchased a ticket for the weekend activities.
Can I transfer my ticket?
Tickets are non-transferable. In the interest of fairness to all, we operate a waiting list (once the event reaches capacity) through which tickets are allocated on a first come first served basis. Therefore, if you are no longer able to join us, please do cancel your registration via Cvent (you will find a link to modify or cancel your registration in your confirmation email) or let us know as soon as possible on alumni.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk.
Can I add an additional guest on the day?
We are required to confirm final numbers and dietary requirements to venues and caterers at least two weeks before the event, so cannot guarantee that we can accommodate any last minute changes.
I am having difficulty booking. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us at alumni.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk and we will help you.
Do I need my alumni number to book tickets?
Yes! Your alumni number can be found at the top of your reunion celebration invitation email. Alternatively, you can request your alumni number here.
Where will the College dinner be held?
This year the College dinners will be at Balliol College and New College. You will be seated with your guest and your cohort.
Where can I book accommodation?
We have secured a special rate for reunion attendees at the following hotels:
Limited availability of rooms at £243
per night based on single occupancy,
available until 27 April. Book here.
From £105 per night bed and
breakfast. Email
reservations@hioxford.co.uk or call
+44 (0) 1865 888 301, quoting
reference 786804455.
Saïd Business School rates are
available online using the code
SAID900.
£190 per single occupancy room per
night, including breakfast and parking.
Please provide code SXE. Offer open
until 15.08.26.
From £249 bed and breakfast. Book
directly via www.hilton.com using the
corporate rate code 3439230 for a
20% discount off the online rate.
Deluxe Super King Room at £325 per
night, including breakfast. Book using
code SBSAL110926 by emailing
stay@thestoreoxford.com. Offer valid
until 11 July 2026.
- Alternatively, visit University Rooms to check for accommodation at your college.
- There is also a range of accommodation offers especially for Oxford alumni, find out more here, you will need your Oxford Alumni Card.
- Check out Airbnb for affordable accommodation across Oxfordshire. The Daily Info website has a comprehensive list of Oxford hotels and private B&B options.
What childcare options are there?
We welcome alumni and their families to the Reunion Weekend, and we hope that the schedule enables everyone to enjoy their time in Oxford.
Childcare is not provided at the School during the Reunion, and it is, therefore, the responsibility of parents/guardians to always supervise their children, including during the children’s entertainment sessions.
- If you would like to employ a babysitter, Oxfordshire County Council's website should provide you with contacts (The School's postcode required for search is OX1 1HP). Please note: Saïd Business School is unable to recommend or endorse any service.
- Alternatively, if you are staying in a hotel over the weekend, their concierge/reception staff may be able to assist.
Can I leave my luggage anywhere at the school?
The school has a secure room for luggage storage over the weekend. Please note that any luggage left will be at the owners’ risk.
How many guests can I bring to the Reunion Weekend?
A maximum of four tickets can be purchased for the core programme, including an alumnus/alumna and up to three guests. NB: tickets to the Saturday evening Reunion Dinner are limited to one adult guest per alumnus/alumna. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend the dinner. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the time of booking.
Can I bring a guest to some of the sessions?
Guests are welcome but you will need to have registered them for the reunion in advance. Alumni can purchase a maximum of four tickets, to include themselves and up to three guests for the Friday evening welcome party, Saturday daytime programme and Sunday brunch. NB: tickets to the Saturday evening Reunion dinner are limited to one adult guest per alumnus/alumna.
Can I bring my children to the Reunion Weekend?
Yes! Children are welcome and there will be family activities hosted throughout the weekend. Please make sure to buy tickets for your family guests. NB: children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend the Reunion Dinner.
Can I bring my child to the Saturday evening Reunion dinner?
Tickets to the Reunion Dinner on Saturday evening are limited to alumni and up to one adult guest per alumnus/alumna. Children are not permitted to attend the dinner.
Are other Oxford Saïd alumni eligible to attend?
The Alumni Reunion in 2026 is exclusive to the celebrating MBA and EMBA classes listed above, in addition to the MFE class of 2006. Other programmes will have opportunities to reunite at other events created specifically for these cohorts.
Can you provide a letter to accompany my visa application?
Yes! Once you have purchased a ticket for the Reunion Weekend, please email us at alumni.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk to request a letter, providing all necessary details to be included. You must purchase a ticket before we can provide this service.
What happens if we do not have a reunion class rep?
If your class has not nominated a reunion class rep, please feel free to volunteer or encourage your classmates to come forward by contacting us at alumni.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk
Having a class rep is very helpful in organising any class-specific activity which you may wish to organise around this reunion.