Alumni Activities
At CEIBS, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey. In today’s dynamic and fast-evolving business environment, staying informed, connected, and inspired is essential for building resilient leaders and thriving organizations.
With a European alumni base of over 2,500 professionals, CEIBS is committed to providing a wide range of activities that nurture continuous learning, foster professional exchange, and strengthen alumni ties across borders. Our alumni consistently express strong appreciation for the opportunity to return to the classroom—physically or virtually—to recharge, reconnect, and gain new perspectives that integrate academic insight with business practice.
Our alumni learning and engagement ecosystem includes:
High-Profile Europe Forums
CEIBS regularly hosts major forums across European cities, gathering top executives, scholars, policymakers, and alumni to explore pressing global topics in business, innovation, sustainability, and leadership. These events provide an impactful platform for thought leadership, networking, and CEIBS brand visibility in the region.
- 2024 CEIBS Europe Forum in Paris – “Rethinking Strategy for a New Era”
- 2024 CEIBS Europe Forum in Brussels – "Cultivating responsible China-EU business leaders"
Strategic Partner Events & Expert Dialogues
In close collaboration with our top regional and corporate partners, CEIBS curates insightful sessions that bring together industry leaders and alumni for practical knowledge exchange. These include executive talks, fireside chats, and sector-focused roundtables tailored to current business challenges.
- CEO Dialogue with Roche Pharma International
- CEIBS and Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
Alumni Reunions & Thematic Learning Events
Whether in Europe, Asia, or the Americas, our reunions offer a rich blend of community connection and executive-level learning. These events often include special lectures, masterclasses, and site visits designed around emerging business themes.
- CEIBS 30th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Reunion in Zurich
Chapter-led Insight Sharing & Social Engagement
Local alumni chapters regularly organize smaller-scale activities that combine learning and networking in an informal setting—from expert talks and panel discussions to alumni dinners and cultural outings.
- CEIBS European Resilience Workshop Series
See what’s planned for 2025
A dynamic line-up of forums, reunions, and learning events is currently being prepared for our European alumni in 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
2025 Upcoming Events
Flagship Events:
22 May: Europe-China Innovative Technology Industry Forum (CEIBS Zurich Campus)
19-21 Sep: Alumni Reunion & CEIBS Zurich 10th Anniversary (Milan) | Register HERE
Chapter Events:
3-May: UK Chapter – Insight Sharing & Networking – AI & Decision Science Trends & Business Applications with CEIBS Professor Ricky Tan, London
16-May: Steinway Insight Sharing & Performance – Innovation in Traditional Industries, Dusseldorf | Register here
17-May: Resilience Workshop & Lunch, Dusseldorf | Register here
24/25-May: Italian & Swiss Chapter – Walking Tour Royal Villa Park, Monza
29 May: Spanish Chapter – Insight Sharing & Networking – Magic Formula To Persuade, Barcelona | Register here
2-Jun: German Chapter – Regional Alumni Meet-up & Dragon Boat Festival Celebration, City TBC
11-Jul: Swiss Chapter – Montreux Jazz Festival 2025 Visit & Networking, Montreux | Register here
15-Oct: German Chapter – Regional Alumni Meet-up & Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration, City TBC
10-Dec: German Chapter – Regional Alumni Meet-up & Christmas Celebration, City TBC
2025 Past Events
Flagship Events:
6-Mar: CEIBS | GZA 10th Anniversary & CNY Celebration in Zurich
10-13 Apr: Alumni Reunion in Africa (Morocco)
Chapter Events:
17-Jan: UK Chapter – CNY 2025 Dinner Gala, London
22-Jan: French Chapter – Resilience Workshop & Dinner, Paris
29-Jan: SAMBA Partner Event – Resilience Workshop led by Rob Straw, Zurich
5-Feb: German Chapter – Resilience Workshop & Dinner, Munich
9-Feb: Swiss Chapter – GEMBA24 Networking Events, Zurich
12-Feb: German Chapter – Alumni Networking Drinks, Berlin
15-Feb: Italian Chapter – Calligraphy Workshop & Networking with SDA Bocconi China Connect Alumni, Milan
20-Mar: UK Chapter – Insight Sharing & Networking – Introduction to the UK Healthcare System with CEO of MEDii Health, London
29-Mar: Swiss Chapter – Spring Tea at Art Gallery Appreciation, Zurich
4-Apr: Swiss Chapter – Watches & Wonders 2025 Visit & Networking, Geneva
8-Apr: Italian Chapter – Vinitaly Workshop & Networking, Verona
16-Apr: Partner Schools Alumni Association Event – Insight Sharing & Networking –Space Economy, Rome
24-Apr: French Chapter – Alumni Networking Drinks, Paris
Past Partner Event Recordings:
19-Jan: CEIBS Global EMBA Master Class – China's Economy in the Trump 2.0 Era | Master Class recording
26-Feb: CMG Staying in Dialogue with China Series – Dealing with Trump 2.0 | Webinar recording
7-Apr: Asia Society Switzerland – Oxford Debate LIVE – Will Innovation Made in China Change the World | Watch the full debate online
