Our highlight event of the year
Join us in the vibrant city of Berlin for our highly anticipated Annual Alumni Meeting. Each year, we bring our global community together for an unforgettable experience. Over two dynamic days, reconnect with old friends, celebrate milestones, and dive into ideas and experiences that spark fresh thinking. From inspiring sessions and hands-on learning to vibrant community moments and evening celebrations, the program is designed to energize, connect, and inspire - capturing the spirit of ESMT while looking boldly toward the future.
Alumni awards
Every year, ESMT recognizes exceptional contributions made by alumni in their profession or in the community. Alumni awards are rewarded to extraordinary graduates whose accomplishments serve as an inspiration and elevate the reputation and standing of ESMT and who encourage continued commitment and service to ESMT and its alumni community.
Alumni Leadership Award
This award honors alumni who have exhibited extraordinary leadership in their professional journey, volunteerism, mentorship, or philanthropy. Recipients of this award are individuals who have made significant impacts and inspired others through their leadership qualities and dedication to their communities. They serve as role models for current and future generations of alumni, inspiring them to make positive contributions to society and excel in their chosen paths.
Award winners:
- 2026 - Julie Rosenfeld
- 2025 - Adity Shekhar
- 2024 - Anke Dassler
- 2019 - Peter Minev
- 2018 - Hiltrud Dorothea Werner
- 2017 - Alexander Kudlich
- 2016 - Oliver Engels
- 2015 - Willibald Meixner
Alumni Award for Service to the School
This award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to the alumni network through their volunteer engagement, mentorship, teaching and overall involvement in the ESMT Community. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a deep commitment to giving back to their school and enriching the experiences of current students and fellow alumni. Their selfless efforts help to strengthen the bond between alumni and their alma mater, ensuring the continued success and growth of the school.
Award winners:
- 2026 - Gianna Di Lorenzo
- 2025 - Jan Malte Jeddeloh
- 2024 - Linde Wang
- 2018 - Alexander Trost and Annette Malmann
- 2017 - Niels Madsen
- 2016 - Claudia Donzelmann
- 2015 - Philipp Dennis Niederhagen
- 2014 - Santiago Remón
Alumni Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
This award honors alumni who have demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence either through founding their own companies or supporting other entrepreneurial endeavors as investors. Recipients of this award have exhibited exceptional vision, creativity, resilience, and leadership in the world of entrepreneurship. Their accomplishments inspire and empower others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation in their communities and beyond.
Award winners:
- 2026 - Paul Hopton
- 2025 - Leander Kirschner
- 2024 - Baris Efe
Alumni Social Impact Award
This award honors alumni who have displayed profound contributions to the society either through social entrepreneurship or non-profit initiatives. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing pressing social issues and improving the lives of others through innovative and sustainable solutions. Their efforts serve as inspiring examples of how alumni can leverage their skills, resources, and networks to make meaningful contributions to the betterment of society.
Award winners:
- 2026 - Miriam Agüero Lorenzo
- 2025 - Jiaqi Weng
- 2024 - Michael Tekabe
Highlights of previous Annual Alumni Meetings
Curious about the look and feel of our previous Annual Alumni Meetings? Check out our highlights video!