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Carolin Puppel, program director for executive programs at ESMT, spoke with Executive Courses about the growing importance of soft skills for leaders, particularly in the era of AI, and how executive education programs are instrumental in cultivating these skills.

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin, in collaboration with KfW Capital, is developing a new executive education program for leaders in the venture capital sector. This program is part of the Growth and Innovation Capital for Germany (WIN) initiative, launched by the German federal government to strengthen the country's venture capital ecosystem and foster innovation in the technology sector.

Ryan Krog, an ESMT Berlin Full-time MBA alumnus, shared with Poets&Quants how his MBA experience prepared him for a successful international career in Germany, along with his top five tips for professionals starting roles abroad.

The annual Demo Day, hosted by ESMT Berlin on September 19, once again brought together Europe’s brightest entrepreneurial minds from diverse industries. Organized by ESMT’s Entrepreneurship Hub, Vali Berlin, this year’s event welcomed over 180 guests including early-stage startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, and academic experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for these key players in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem to exchange ideas, forge connections, and discuss groundbreaking innovation.

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and other heads of state and government are joined by leading CEOs at the second Berlin Global Dialogue. The 2024 Berlin Global Dialogue will take place from October 1-2, 2024, at ESMT Berlin in the heart of the German capital. Founded by Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economic advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Berlin Global Dialogue unites leaders from business, government, and academia to develop joint solutions for the most pressing challenges impacting the global economy. Under the theme “Building Common Ground”, the 2024 summit invites global leaders to find new ways to cooperate amidst volatility and fragmentation.

The Master of Science cohort for 2024-26 will officially commence their studies at ESMT this week. On September 18, ESMT will welcome 298 new students from 39 countries into one of its prestigious master's programs: the Master in Global Management (MGM), the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE), or the Master in Analytics and AI (MAAI).

Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT, contributed an op-ed to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, where he explored why Europe risks falling behind the U.S. and China in deep tech, innovation, and digital transformation, and outlined strategies to help Europe regain its competitive edge.

In their latest release, “Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation,” Christoph Burger, senior lecturer and expert in energy and digital technologies, and Dr. Jens Weinmann, lecturer and researcher specializing in technological innovation and regulation, provide a practical guide for successfully implementing disruptive digital technologies in business.

Forbes published an article by ESMT’s Christoph Burger, senior lecturer for executive education, and Jens Weinmann, program director for executive education, where they outline key strategies for business leaders to effectively implement disruptive technologies such as AI, blockchain, and robotic process automation.

The ESMT Master in Global Management has been ranked #19 worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024. This recognition highlights ESMT’s commitment to sustainability and global impact. The program is also among the top schools for international work mobility, and its carbon footprint ranking has risen from #31 to #11.

Roland Siegers, director of external engagement at ESMT, spoke to the Financial Times about recent developments in MiM programs and reflected on reasons why ESMT reverted to almost fully in-person teaching for MSc programs.

With ZDF Morgenmagazin, Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT, talked about the ongoing stagnation of the German economy and discussed, among other things, the question of why other European countries are navigating the crisis more effectively.

As of September 1, Nespresso has become the latest member of the Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBRT) at ESMT Berlin, joining a global network of companies dedicated to embedding sustainability within their operations. Through this membership, Nespresso will participate in SBRT’s roundtable discussions, workshops, and research projects, collaborating on initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable business models and driving systemic change in the global economy.

Politico published an opinion piece by Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT, in which he argues that Europe should prioritize its strategic interests regardless of the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. To strengthen its global position, Europe needs to bolster its defense, economic policies, and trade agreements while managing its ties with the U.S. more independently

ESMT Berlin will participate in the European Heritage Days 2024, a cultural initiative celebrated across Europe. On September 8, ESMT will open its doors to the interested public, offering a rare glimpse into the historical and architectural significance of its campus, the former Staatsratsgebäude of the GDR.