In partnership with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Mannheim Business School, and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Why attend
The MBA Talent Forum is Germany's flagship recruitment event bringing together top MBA talent and leading employers for a high-impact day of networking, branding, and hiring — jointly hosted by ESMT Berlin, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Mannheim Business School and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
- Five schools, one event - A single day gives you reach across ESMT Berlin, HHL Leipzig, WHU, Mannheim Business School, and Frankfurt School.
- Pre-qualified candidate access - Review CVs and select who you meet before the event, so every conversation is relevant.
- Senior-level talent - Candidates average 5–7 years of prior work experience, ready for mid-to-senior roles.
- Employer brand visibility - A dedicated on-site booth puts your company in front of a concentrated, motivated MBA audience.
- Structured, efficient hiring - Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings for targeted conversations
Secure your spot for 4 December, 2026:
- Early Bird – 1,300 € — Register by 31 August, 2026
- Regular – 1,600 € — After 31 August, 2026
What's included:
- Dedicated on-site company booth
- Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings with candidates you select
- Access to MBA student CVs ahead of the event
The day: preliminary agenda
09:00 - 10:00 - Arrival and booth set-up
10:00 - 10:15 - Opening
10:15 - 11:15 - Panel discussion I
11:30 - 12:30 - Panel discussion II
12:30 - 13:30 - Networking lunch
13:30 - 17:00 - 1:1 chats & company booth fair (parallel tracks)
17:00 - 18:00 - Informal networking
Proven impact: 2024–2025
Over the last two years of collaboration between the business schools, the MBA Talent Forum has become a targeted platform for MBA recruitment:
- 150+ international MBA students from Germany’s top business schools brought together on campus at ESMT Berlin, fostering meaningful peer-to-peer and employer connections
- 25+ leading employers from Germany and across Europe, showcasing their brands, presenting career opportunities, and engaging directly with talent
- 400+ curated 1:1 conversations, with candidates pre-selected and screened to ensure highly relevant interactions
The 2026 edition builds on this momentum — connecting top talent with leading employers.
