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Campus development

Are you ready to leave your mark on German history? Read below about the impact of your contribution.

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Join us in shaping future leaders

Your support is not merely a donation; it is an investment in nurturing the future global leaders of tomorrow. 

ESMT Berlin has officially kick-started the final renovation of our campus. Our iconic building, the very heart and soul of ESMT, symbolizing ambition and innovation, is poised for an extraordinary transformation.



We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey by making a meaningful contribution today!

 

 

Unlocking the success of ESMT: the importance of renovating our West Wing

As we embark on this transformative journey, we invite you to join us in supporting the future of educational excellence and empowering the next generation of responsible leaders.

 

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Did you know? your support goes further!

Magnify the impact of your support

The membership organization Friends of ESMT has generously pledged a matching fund to support the campus development.

This initiative serves as a catalyst, effectively doubling the value of every donation made by alumni and individual donors for the renovation project.

By investing now in ESMT, your contribution will have twice the impact, and your generosity will leave a lasting imprint on our campus, fostering educational excellence for years to come. Do not miss this unique opportunity!

If you donate €1, ESMT will receive €2.

Your donation is tax deductible if applicable.

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Friends of ESMT testimonials

“Investing in education is an investment in a brighter future for us all. That's why we, the Friends of ESMT, have introduced a matching fund for this once-in-a-generation restoration project. Join us in shaping the future of global leadership and making a lasting impact together". 

Claudia Donzelmann, Member of the Board of the Friends of ESMT and Global Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs at Allianz SE

What can you expect from this renovation?

Renovation will add 2000 sqm of needed space
2
Auditoriums
to seat 150 people
1
Classroom
a large and flexible event and learning space
2
Event spaces
unique, modern and overlooking the Berlin Palace
1
Brand-new colonnade
for break-outs and receptions
1
Multifunction room
with flexible architecture adaptable to different occasions

A beautiful irony in German history

From past to future and all that is in between

A multi-purpose teaching and events space will sit at the heart of a newly-refurbished wing. he room will preserve the architecture and aesthetic of the building’s history while providing a modern backdrop for education
Architekturbüro PN-Planung GmbH
historical image of the former Sitzungsaal
Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-F0331-0021-001 / Kohls, Ulrich / CC-BY-SA 3.0
Visual representation of the future use of the former Kinosaal. The room will include 2 new auditoria
Architekturbüro PN-Planung GmbH
the Screening Room was the place “where films were checked for political content before they were authorized for public showing in cinemas across the country”.

Vision for the former Sitzungssaal der Staatsrats

A representation of The President George H.W. Bush Reunification Suite

Sitzungssaal der Staatsrats

The former State Council Chamber

Vision for the former Kinosaal

The place for the flow of knowledge in the most inclusive and exploratory manner

Kinosaal

The former Screening Room

Moments that inspire: a journey through our fundraising campaign 

Our campus development events highlights

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audience in the foyer
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people in front of the alumnium relief
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people in front of the aluminium relief in the sitzungsaal
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May 9, 2023 ESMT Berlin kicks off renovation

The President George H.W. Bush Reunification Suite will provide a space for teaching and a venue for exclusive events. The room in which the socialist government once ruled, will soon become a place for entrepreneurial education

May 9, 2023 ESMT Berlin kicks off renovation

Attendees from across the community showed their enthusiasm and generosity for the cause. The keynote speakers shared their motivations for supporting the cause, inspiring many other to support the project

May 9, 2023 ESMT Berlin kicks off renovation

The event was attended by Pierce Bush, grandson of Barbara and George H.W. Bush, Max Angerholzer, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation, David Knower, member of the ESMT International Advisory Council, and many others

May 9, 2023 ESMT Berlin kicks off renovation

This is an inspiring initiative that will transform the impressive former Council of State chambers into a space that celebrates German unity and transatlantic cooperation

June 16, 2023: ESMT alumni are the heart of our community. Together we can shape this once-in-a-generation project

Writing the next chapter of the history of our campus can only be achieved with the support of those in our alumni community who understand its value to the school and to the world