Exclusive events

At ESMT Berlin, you can benefit from a range of exclusive events that offer opportunities to network, develop new professional skills and broaden your horizons. From career talks to high profile events that bring together business leaders, policy makers and academics, be part of the conversation around the biggest new ideas and the biggest challenges we face.

Students from ESMT, as well as the GNAM Network, took part in an exclusive, one-on-one session with the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, as part of their Berlin Global Dialogue experience.

The students benefitted from unique insights and new perspectives that can only come about through a discussion with a prominent global leader. Participants from the student-run International Affairs Club described some of the highlights:

• Get insights into Government Leadership: how leadership is extremely important for creating a positive and distended international environment and fostering strong alliances
• Policy discussion: Students discussed and learned about key policies and initiatives that are important to the Chancellor and his government.
• Awareness of current issues: The chancellor explained his rational but positive outlook for the future, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine and how Germany can further help.
• Career Inspiration: Meeting a prominent political leader like Olaf Scholz provided an inspiring experience for students interested in pursuing careers in politics, management, or other leadership roles.

Digital Future Summit

The DigitalFuture Summit at ESMT Berlin connects high-potentials with the future of digitalization. As an entirely student-organized event, it brings together excellent students, world-class academics, and prestigious corporate representatives to connect today’s high-potentials with the future of digitalization.

TEDxESMT

TEDxESMT Berlin is an independently organized event, run entirely by ESMT Berlin students who volunteer their time and energy to bring the Berlin community together around ideas that matter. Past events revolved around themes of Embracing Uncertainty, Sustainability, and Uniting Voices to Empower Tomorrow. Driven by a passion for creating real change, our students offer a powerful platform for speakers to share research and insights that have the potential to shape a better, more connected world. 

Master Classes

MasterClasses are prime evening events, where ESMT Berlin students discuss business, strategy, and leadership questions with top executives and policymakers. The events focus on industry-relevant topics and develop naturally from the speaker profile, themes students focus on in academic classes, and current events. Over the years, the MasterClass series has welcomed numerous renowned speakers from politics and business, such as Michael Diekmann, Heinrich Hiesinger, Bill McDermott and Tom Enders.

Talking Careers

The Talking Careers speaker series complements students’ classroom studies, offering them personal insights into career and business from top industry leaders themselves. Speakers include CEOS, members of the board of management and senior HR professionals. The presentations provide personal insights into the speakers’ career development. The students benefit from direct contact with industry leaders that complements the current channels and gain strategic insight into career perspectives.

Business Talks

At our Business Talks, esteemed business leaders are welcomed to share their expertise with invited guests, interested audiences, and ESMT students. The speakers address some of the most thought-provoking elements of leadership, growth, sustainability, digital transformation, and innovation. The events are ideal platforms for raising awareness on politically and economically sensitive global issues. Recent events included the Japanese-German Business Talk as well as the Chinese-German Business Talk.