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CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025: A Week of Connection, Learning, and Inspiration

morelet- — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:25:35 +0000

CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025: A Week of Connection, Learning, and Inspiration morelet- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:25 The vibrant CEMS community met together again recently for the CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025. Organizing by the CEMS Global Office in collaboration with the CEMS Student Board Alumni Relations team, GAW in 2025 fostered meaningful discussions and connections among Alumni, Students, CEMS Member Schools, and Corporate/Social Partners worldwide. News

The CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025 involved alumni and students through two global events (one webinar and one rotational industry chat) and 20+ local events that spanned five time zones.

Local Events: Celebrating the CEMS Spirit Worldwide

Across the globe, the CEMS community had various engaging local events like professional networking meet-ups and interactive game nights. In different cities, CEMSies had the chance to reconnect, exchange ideas, and celebrate their shared experiences with local cohorts.

The local chapters did an incredible job curating experiences that reflected the diversity and dynamism of the CEMS community, ensuring that every participant had new connections and lasting memories with amazing people together.

Being part of the organization of the CEMS Alumni Talks in Chile during Global Alumni Week 2025 was an incredible experience. Hearing our alumni share how CEMS has shaped not just their careers but also their personal lives reinforced the power of this community. It’s inspiring to see how our network continues to foster lifelong connections, broaden perspectives, and create impact across borders.
Maria Ignacia Villagra Bofill CEMS Local Alumni Chapter Chile President/ CEMS Alum 2020 (UAI/ LSE)

Global Events: Uniting the CEMS Network

The first global event of the week was an inspiring Global Webinar, where the 2024 CEMS Alumni of the Year Award recipients, Marieke Geurts (RSM/ SSE, 2012) and Leonardo Lotto (NUS/ NOVA/ USYD, 2023), shared their career journeys, challenges, and key takeaways from their CEMS experience. Attendees gained insights from these distinguished alumni, offering valuable perspectives on professional growth and the impact of the CEMS network on their different life stages.

Later in the week, the Rotational Industry Chats provided an interactive platform for CEMS students to engage with alumni from diverse industries. Through small-group discussions, students had the chance to seek career advice, explore different professional paths, and build meaningful connections.

Their stories were incredibly inspiring, as they offered unique perspectives from different career stages. I was deeply impressed by their resilience in both professional and personal life, which gave us practical takeaways and a fresh outlook on our growth.
Joy Xu CEMS Student 2026 (COR/ LSE)

A Community that Continues to Inspire

CEMS GAW 2025 was a great success. Whether through engaging discussions, personal reflections, or interactive sessions, the event underscored the enduring impact of the CEMS community.

We extend our gratitude to all speakers, organizers, and participants who contributed to making this year’s GAW a memorable one. See you next year!

One of the reasons I joined CEMS was to grow by learning from exceptional people. Global Alumni Week 2025 was a great reminder of that goal — the events and conversations challenged me to think bigger, but also to think with a purpose. It left me recharged with fresh perspectives for both my professional path and personal journey. Happy for the opportunity and looking forward to next year!
Albert Šumovský CEMS Student 2025 (VSE/ USYD)

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VivaTech 2025 with CEMS Entrepreneurs

morelet- — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:49:02 +0000

VivaTech 2025 with CEMS Entrepreneurs morelet- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:49

Introduction

The wait is over! The themes of VivaTech 2025 are now live and ready for you to take a look at. In our upcoming edition, we will be exploring nine major themes through our speakers, conferences, demos and more.

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Starting date

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:00

City

Paris

Ending date

Sat, 06/14/2025 - 21:00

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Location

France

About the Event

Explore all our new themes and stay tuned to discover more of what VivaTech has in store for you in the coming weeks and months. Get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired at Europe's biggest startup and tech event. The conference brings together business leaders, 2,000 startups and 3,000 investors. Past speakers include Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Jack Ma and Satya Nadella.

Thinking Outside the Bot

Explore the transformative changes in artificial intelligence and their impact on industries and daily life. Delve deep into the latest advancements in AI technology, from breaking down the breakthroughs in AI to discussing the ethical considerations, and examining how it is reshaping how we live and work.

The Future of Cyber Defense

Cybersecurity is critical in our rapidly evolving digital world, for individuals and companies alike. Will quantum computing's unparalleled processing power change everything we know about cybersecurity? Staying informed has never been more critical in this era of transformation.

Pixel Perfect
Innovations like virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI-driven tools are transforming how creators develop immersive experiences and connect with audiences. Explore how technology is unlocking new opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and innovation across a variety of creative industries.

Event Details

Date: June 11th - 14th, 2025

Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Open to: CEMS Alumni & Students

Ticket Overview

CEMS has partnered with VivaTech and will have an exclusive offer with CEMS Entrepreneurs. Make sure to register below. The agenda activities will cost 25 EUR per person and are non-refundable. If you have questions, please reach out to info@cemsentrepreneurs.com. Space is limited, so register today!

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CEMS Career Explorer Series - Working in the UK

berrasma — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:14:50 +0000

CEMS Career Explorer Series - Working in the UK berrasma Mon, 03/17/2025 - 17:14

Introduction

The CEMS Career Explorer Series is an online event that focuses on highlighting opportunities and provide career support for CEMSies interested in working in a specific country. The next session will be held on April 16th and will focus on working in the UK.

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Starting date

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:30

Ending date

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:00

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Location

Online

Want to learn more about the English market? Get tips from career experts based in the country? Interested in networking with CEMS alumni working in the UK?

Join us on April 16th for the next edition of this series, focused on working in the UK. During this online event, you will be able to

attend an online session with a speaker from the Career Office from the London School of Ecomics and LSE Management, and find answers to your questions about working and living in the UK. This event is open to students and alumni.
join the Rotational Chats with CEMS alumni working in Australia, network with fellow CEMSies and find tips about living and working in the country for AlpahSights, Bain & Company and Mastercard. This event is open to students only.

More information about this event will be available on the CEMS Career Center shortly. Registration for this event opens on April 7th from 10am CEST / 9am BST directly on the CEMS Career Center.

Please note that registrations for the Rotational Industry Chats will be open in priority to students with a home or host school based in the UK.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you for this event!

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CEMS Rotational Industry Chats - GAW edition

berrasma — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:20:41 +0000

CEMS Rotational Industry Chats - GAW edition berrasma Wed, 03/12/2025 - 10:20

Introduction

The CEMS Rotational Industry Chats are fast paced 1-hour networking events! Here you meet alumni from a specific sector at a time and engage directly. The next edition will take place on March 28th at 1pm CET during the CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025.

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Starting date

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 13:00

Ending date

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:00

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Online

Interested in getting tips from experienced CEMS alumni?

Register for our next edition of the Rotational Industry Chats which will take place on March 28th at 1pm CET. During this hour-long session, discuss with 5 CEMS Alumni working for and get more information on your preferred companies, extend your network and learn from mentors.

For this edition, we are delighted to welcome:

Macarena Arancibia - Junior Brand Manager Eucerin Face at Beiersdorf, CEMS Alum of 2023 (UAI/WU)
Carina Flach - Manager Global Process Owner Demand Planning at Bosch, CEMS Alum of 2022 (UoC/RSM)
Chiara Caffari - International Leadership Trainee at Coca-Cola HBC, CEMS Alum of 2023 (CBS/WU)
Florian Jakobitsch - Strategy Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting, CEMS Alum of 2022 (WU/NUS)
Artem Fedorov - Consulting Manager at Visa, CEMS Alum of 2022 (VSE/HEC)

Register for this event from March 19th - 2pm CET onwards and get assigned in a breakout room with 4-5 other people to discuss with one of the participating alumni. Use this opportunity to navigate the breakout rooms and ask all of your questions to our speakers in a laid-back setting.

This event is organised as part of the CEMS Global Alumni Week. Find out more information and events here!

If you have any questions, please reach out to corporatepartners@cems.org

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!

The CEMS Global Alliance

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Behind the Scenes: CEMS Club Presidents Meet in Louvain for a Three-day Conference

shamasha — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:29:04 +0000

Behind the Scenes: CEMS Club Presidents Meet in Louvain for a Three-day Conference shamasha Fri, 03/07/2025 - 10:29 From February 20th to 22nd, the CEMS community got together for its annual Spring Semester Club Conference, and it was a blast! Louvain School of Management (LSM) and the CEMS Student Board rolled out the welcome mat, inviting CEMS Club Presidents to dive into all things clubs and share their best tips and tricks. News

From February 20th to 22nd 2025, 23 CEMS Club Presidents and 5 organising members from the Student Board were gathered in person at the Louvain School of Management (LSM) and 4 CEMS Club Presidents joined the meeting online.

During the three-day conference, the Presidents had the opportunity to have an issue and solution-sharing session, network, discuss best practices and brainstorm on development and collaboration between their local CEMS Clubs. The Presidents were welcomed on Thurday at the CEMS Meet & Greet, bringing together local CEMS students, alumni and Corporate Partners

This year’s conference was even more memorable as it marked the return of CEMS Clubs Canada, Santiago, Singapore, Sydney and USA, which were previously unable to participate in-person.

Day 1 – A warm welcome and networking session

Friday at the CEMS Club Conference was buzzing! Student Board Reps welcomed the attendees, followed by quick introductions from each Club President, setting the stage for collaboration. An informative introduction session with the Local CEMS Office followed, and then updates on global developments were provided by Franziska Lukas, a representative of the CEMS Student Board Executive Team, and Margaux Berras from the Global Office.In the afternoon, the Presidents explored LSM‘s OpenHub. Following a productive working session, the evening featured an activity and dinner organized in collaboration with Corporate Partner AB InBev. Attendees learned about the company's history, mission, portfolio, and career opportunities.

Day 2 – The CEMS Club Awards and Collaborative discussions

The second day was started with the long-awaited CEMS Club Awards - Best Practice! These were divided into 6 categories and an overall award for Best CEMS Club.

The result are below:

Shoutout to all the amazing teams who poured their hearts into building fantastic CEMS communities! You've all done incredible work!

The afternoon buzzed with collaborative energy as Presidents dove into issue-sharing sessions. Small teams brainstormed solutions to common challenges, then shared their insights with the wider group, aiming to elevate every CEMS Club. Key discussions centered on global integration, club cohesion, mental health awareness, and strategies to boost event attendance. After closing remarks, the Presidents wrapped up the conference with a final dinner together.

Key take-aways from the CEMS Club Conference

The objectives achieved over the course of the three days were the following:

Connect among Presidents
Present strengths and weaknesses of each CEMS Club
Learn best practices from the other CEMS Clubs
Get insights & updates on the Global Office and Student Board
Productive & fruitful discussions within teams
Create initiatives within the Buddy Program
Visit Corporate Partners

The CEMS Student Board would like to thank all presidents for taking the time to attend the 21st CCC. The insights shared during the conference will help local clubs improve and inspire them to work on winning next semester’s Best Practice awards by representing the CEMS values as best as possible!

Special thanks!

The CEMS Student Board express sincere gratitude to the whole LSM CEMS office for making it possible to hold the CCC at the UC Louvain campus and for all the help provided. Finally, we would like to thank the CEMS Corporate Partner AB InBev for their generous support during the event!

We are looking forward to the next edition in Fall 2025!

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Our CEMSies are Thriving in Austria

morelet- — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:11:19 +0000

Our CEMSies are Thriving in Austria morelet- Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:11 The CEMS Waltzing Days 2025, the second biggest Global Event during the CEMS year was successfully organized for the twenty-first time in a row by the CEMS Alumni Austria and the CEMS Club Vienna. News

Over 80 participants from all over Europe came over to Vienna to spend a magical weekend, rich in cultural and social events. For some participants, it was not the first time – CEMSies in Vienna were very happy to welcome them again.

This special weekend started on Friday evening with a traditional Austrian dinner with specialties such as Wiener Schnitzel and later continued with drinks in one of the best locations in the city—Wein & Co. in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral! Saturday was genuinely devoted to the ball: first, there was a crash course to learn or refresh the waltzing skills. In 60 minutes, all participants could dance like professionals! After a guided tour, it was time to start the preparations!

All participants met again in the evening for drinks and snacks in a modern restaurant before heading to the emperor's palace - Hofburg. They were all beautiful, dressed up, and in a perfect mood! Seeing the spectacular opening, everybody moved on to the different dancing floors, with music ranging from classical to hits coming back occasionally to our CEMS table. Some stayed even till 5 am to dance the final waltz! The brunch on Sunday was an excellent opportunity to meet again and share the experiences of the fantastic night. CEMS Local Alumni Chapter Austria and the CEMS Club Vienna would like to use this opportunity to invite all of you to the 22nd edition of the CEMS Waltzing Days 2026 in January next year (9-11 January 2026 – save the date!). They are preparing a special event and would be happy to welcome you to the heart of Vienna.

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CEMS Rotational Industry Chats - Luxury edition

berrasma — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:14:57 +0000

CEMS Rotational Industry Chats - Luxury edition berrasma Mon, 01/27/2025 - 15:14

Introduction

The CEMS Rotational Industry Chats are fast paced 1-hour networking events! Here you meet alumni from a specific sector at a time and engage directly. Apart from asking questions related to career opportunities, you have the unique opportunity to network directly with a potential colleague or employer. The next edition will be held on February 14th at 1pm CET and focused on luxury.

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Starting date

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:00

Ending date

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 14:00

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Location

Online

Are you interested in pursuing a career in luxury? Would you like to broaden your network and hear from experience representatives working in the luxury industry?

Interested in getting tips from experienced CEMS alumni?

Register for our next edition of the Rotational Industry Chats which will take place on February 14th at 1pm CET. During this hour-long session, discuss with 4 CEMS Alumni working for and get more information on your preferred consulting companies, extend your network and learn from mentors.

For this edition, we are delighted to welcome:

Marta Magalhães - Client Activation & Insights Project Manager at Cartier (Richemont), CEMS Alum of 2022 (CBS/CBS)
Laura Bianchi - Nuance Audio Customer Experience Specialist at EssilorLuxottica, CEMS Alum of 2023 (UB/IVEY)
Daryn Osman - Product Marketing Specialist at L'Oréal. CEMS Alum of 2023 (IVEY/NOVA)
Gianluca Cantori Laera - Palazzo FENDI Milano Project Manager at LVMH. CEMS Alum of 2022 (NOVA/IVEY)

Register for this event from February 4th at 2pm CEST onwards and get assigned in a breakout room with 4-5 other people to discuss with one of the participating alumni. Use this opportunity to navigate the breakout rooms and ask all of your questions to our speakers in a laid-back setting. Please note that seats available will be limited to ensure better interaction. Please make sure that you are available before registering; attendance will be monitored.

If you have any questions, please reach out to corporatepartners@cems.org

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!

The CEMS Global Office

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35th Anniversary of CEMS Alumni Celebration & Reunion

morelet- — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:10:14 +0000

35th Anniversary of CEMS Alumni Celebration & Reunion morelet- Mon, 01/20/2025 - 15:10

Introduction

There are many reasons to celebrate this long journey whether you just graduated or have been part of the CEMS Alumni community for many years. Our reunion is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to reconnect, reminisce, and relive CEMSational memories. We would like to not only honour the successes of our amazing alumni community, but also toast to the strength and value of our exclusive network.

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Starting date

Sat, 06/14/2025 - 16:30

City

Lisbon

Ending date

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 02:00

Alumni Corporate partner University

Location

Portugal

Welcome to the 35th Anniversary of the CEMS Alumni Network celebration & reunion!

About the Event

The reunion is kindly hosted at CEMS Academic member, NOVA SBE campus, based in Lisbon, Portugal. You will enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets next to the ocean with a cocktail reception, followed by several panel discussions on current trends and topics. Come meet alumni from diverse industries and backgrounds, exchange ideas, and make valuable connections. Networking opportunities will be available along with several interactive activities to mark this occasion. Lastly, there will also be a chance for your to dive into the unique Portuguese culture with an array of local food and dance the night away with your favorite CEMS DJs.

This is your chance to rekindle connections, forge new relations and strengthen our CEMS Alumni Community. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful and sunny Lisbon for one more evening that you will never forget.

Remember...Together we shine, CEMSies!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Location: NOVA SBE Campus, Lisbon, Portugal

Invitees: Worldwide cohorts 1990 to 2024

Ticket Overview:

Early Bird: January 15th - February 15th, 2025: 25 EUR - SOLD OUT
General (Round I): January 17th - February 15th, 2025: 30 EUR - SOLD OUT
General (Round II): February 16th - June 8th, 2025: 35 EUR
Last Chance: June 9th - June 14th, 2025: 40 EUR

NB: The above tickets are limited. Once sold out and/ or when the maximum number has been reached, the tickets will not appear.

How to Get Your Ticket: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Register on the CEMS Alumni Platform event page.
Step 2: Receive a confirmation email from the CEMS Alumni Platform with a Xceed payment link. Make sure to check your spam folder.
Step 3: Proceed to Xceed link to make your payment.
Step 4: Receive a confirmation email with QR tickets. Make sure to check your spam folder. Present the QR ticket to enter our reunion event.

Questions? Concerns?

Reach out to the Organizing Team at alumnireunion@cems.org.

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CEMS Rotational Industry Chat - International talents working in Europe

berrasma — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:59:14 +0000

CEMS Rotational Industry Chat - International talents working in Europe berrasma Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:59

Introduction

The CEMS Rotational Industry Chats are fast paced 1-hour networking events! Here you meet alumni from a specific sector at a time and engage directly. Our next edition will be taking on November 29th at 1pm CET and will focus on international talents working in Europe.

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Starting date

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 13:00

Ending date

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 14:00

Student University

Location

Online

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Europe? Would you like to broaden your network and hear from experience representatives?

Register for our next edition of the Rotational Industry Chats which will take place on November 29th at 1pm CET. During this hour long session, discuss with 4 CEMS Alumni working for and get more information on your preferred companies, extend your network and learn from mentors.

For this edition, we are delighted to welcome:

Adarsh Miharia - Group Trainee at H&M Sweden and CEMS Alum of 2023 (SSE/RSM)
Danil Makarov - Manager Business Intelligence and Transformation at Henkel Germany and CEMS Alum of 2019 (UoC/LSM)
Cristian Hernandez - Business Development Representative at Salesforce Ireland and CEMS Alum of 2022 (WU/ESADE)
Ricky Li - Insight and Data Lead at the World Economic Forum Switzerland and CEMS Alum of 2019

Register for this event from November 20th at 3pm CET onwards and get assigned in a breakout room with 4-5 other people to discuss with one of the participating alumni. Use this opportunity to navigate the breakout rooms and ask all of your questions to our speakers in a laid-back setting. Please note that seats available will be limited to ensure better interaction. Please make sure that you are available before registering; attendance will be monitored.

If you have any questions, please reach out to corporatepartners@cems.org

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!

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CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025

morelet- — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:52:03 +0000

CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025 morelet- Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:52

Introduction

Come together this March 2025!

The CEMS Global Alumni Week (GAW) is a globally organised week of activities that involve all CEMS stakeholders: Alumni, Students, CEMS Member Schools, Corporate/Social Partners; with a special focus on engaging alumni and students with the CEMS community.

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Starting date

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 09:00

Ending date

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 21:00

Alumni Student University

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Worldwide

About the Event

The objective of the GAW is to encourage professional network building & exchange, strengthen the interaction among students and alumni, and enhance the engagement and visibility of CEMS alumni. This year, the CEMS GAW 2025 will include virtual and physical events worldwide.

How to Register

Registration is coming soon. The program will be released closer to the event date and is being finalised. You'll find the full program via the CEMS Alumni Platform.

Dive into CEMS Global Alumni Week 2025

Get Involved

If you are a CEMS Alum and would like to get involved in CEMS Global Alumni Week by offering an event or participate as a panelist. Please reach out to the CEMS Alumni Relations team at alumni@cems.org.

We wish you a CEMSational Global Alumni Week!

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