CEIBS 2025 Alumni Reunion & Zurich 10th Anniversary
About the Event
After the resounding successes of London 2023 and Zurich 2024, CEIBS Europe is proud to bring its flagship Alumni Reunion to Milan, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the CEIBS Zurich Campus. This will be more just than a gathering. It will be a celebration of progress, leadership, and community, set in one of Europe’s most iconic cities for design, innovation, and culture.
Why Milan? Why Now?
Just like CEIBS, Milan represents a perfect convergence of heritage and innovation. As we mark a decade of CEIBS' Zurich campus, we’re heading to this special city to spotlight the powerful synergy between East and West, tradition and disruption, legacy and future-forward thinking that CEIBS embodies.
Our 2025 theme of “Charting Futures – Bridging Innovation and Tradition” reflects CEIBS’’ongoing mission to bridge diverse perspectives and catalyse transformation in a complex global landscape. The event will explore how time-honoured excellence and cutting-edge progress can co-exist and reinforce each other in today’s world of business, particularly through a European lens, with East-West collaboration at its heart.
THREE-DAY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Friday, September 19 (Optional)
Informal Networking Reception
Ease into the weekend with a relaxed gathering of alumni arriving from across Europe and beyond. Mingle with familiar faces and make new connections in a stylish Milanese setting.
Saturday, September 20 – MAIN EVENT DAY
Venue: [TBD – One of Milan’s premier heritage venues]
Hosted by: Prof. Katherine Xin, CEIBS Associate Dean (Europe)
This full-day programme will be intellectually rich and deeply engaging, with interactive formats designed to keep our roughly 120 alumni and guests inspired from start to finish.
Opening Address & Keynotes
Hear from CEIBS leadership and global thought leaders on navigating the future of business in a fractured, fast-moving world.
Faculty-led Panels & Dialogue Sessions
Panel topics will explore the cutting edge of innovation in core European industries, cross-cultural leadership, and entrepreneurship:
Business Topics Include:
- Luxury and Fashion in Milan
Exploring how tradition and tech converge in one of the world’s fashion capitals. - Green Energy & EV Innovation
The business of sustainability, supply chains, and the mobility revolution. - Service Excellence in Italian Style
Milan’s mastery of hospitality and how premium experiences are evolving. - Innovation in Traditional Industries
How legacy sectors like automotive, manufacturing, and design are embracing AI, robotics, and digital transformation. - Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
What makes Milan’s startup scene unique? A comparative discussion on Europe’s innovation hotspots.
Interactive Formats (All Plenary)
This year, we’re keeping the full group together - no breakout rooms, just high-impact, engaging formats designed to spark insight and interaction:
- Fireside Fusion: Candid conversations between global executives and CEIBS faculty
- Panel + Perspectives: Dynamic panels enriched by alumni reactions from the floor
- Rapid Response Rounds: Real-time insights and sharp audience commentary
- Leadership Lens: Live case challenges inviting diverse solutions from the room
- Oxford-Style Debate: Bold ideas go head-to-head—your vote decides the winner
- Live Polling: Instant input on key questions that shape the conversation
Evening Gala Celebration
Enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, celebration, and an exclusive private music performance in a stunning Milan venue. This will be a time to connect, reflect, and toast to CEIBS’’legacy - and the future we’re building together.
Sunday, September 21 (Optional)
Informal Alumni Meetups & Lake Como Hike
Unwind after the intensity of Saturday with an optional day of relaxed connection. For nature lovers, a scenic hike around Lake Como offers the perfect close to a memorable weekend.
Why Attend?
- Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and CEIBS leaders
- Expand your perspectives on innovation, strategy, and leadership
- Celebrate a major milestone for CEIBS Zurich Campus
- Network across industries and borders in a city that exemplifies global business
- Be Inspired by Milan's elegance, energy, and creative spirit
CEIBS GLOBAL RANKING SNAPSHOT
- #1 Global EMBA (Financial Times 2024)
- #12 Global MBA (Financial Times 2025)
Alumni Feedback from 2024 Zurich Reunion
“Inspiring content, exceptional execution.”
“I came for the networking and left with new ideas.”
“Truly a world-class CEIBS experience in Europe.”
Event Details
Location: Milan, Italy
Date: September 19–21, 2025
Registration: Spots are limited to ensure quality interaction.
Participation in the programme is free of charge for alumni, though please note that a strict cancellation fee of EUR 250 will apply if not canceled at least two weeks before the event.
For the first time, alumni are welcome to bring a spouse or a friend interested in joining CEIBS at a discounted guest rate of EUR 490.
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at europe.alumni@ceibs.edu
