TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association e.V.

The TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association connects graduates of TUM’s Executive MBA programs in a vibrant, international network. Our mission is to foster strong relationships, create opportunities for exchange across industries and cohorts, and promote the continuous flow of knowledge on the issues that matter in business and society. In close collaboration with the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning, we support our community by organizing events such as the annual Cross-EMBA Networking Event and by awarding the Christoph Herrlich Scholarship to Executive MBA students in financial need. Together, we aim to ensure that the dialogue and momentum built during the program continue well beyond graduation.

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Are you a graduate of an EMBA program at the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning? You can join our alumni association here:

Events & Networking

20

May | 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Leadership Insights – Fireside Chat with Dr. Ralf Wintergerst (CEO Giesecke+Devrient, President of BITKOM)
Under the overarching theme “Leadership in Times of Transformation and Uncertainty,” this new event series brings leading figures from business and industry into conversation with you – personal, interactive, and in an intimate setting.
Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus will speak with Dr. Ralf Wintergerst on this evening about “Leadership in Times of Technological and Geopolitical Disruptions.”

11

June | 2026
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Leadership Insights – Fireside Chat with Dr. Manfred Knof (former CEO Commerzbank and Allianz Germany, Manager and Investor)
Under the overarching theme “Leadership in Times of Transformation and Uncertainty,” this new event series brings leading figures from business and industry into conversation with you – personal, interactive, and in an intimate setting.
Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus will speak with Dr. Manfred Knof on this evening about “Leadership in Times of Transformation and Uncertainty – Making the Right Decisions Under Pressure”.

04

July | 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Welcome Panel for the New EMBA Intake
With Art After Work, we invite you to explore Munich from a new perspective. The series combines guided city walks with networking, offering alumni the opportunity to discover the cultural, historical, and architectural layers of the city while connecting with fellow members of the community. This year, we have a special new format planned: a ‘Weekend Edition’ of our ‘Art After Work’ series, featuring an exclusive guided city tour on the topic of ‘World-class 21st-century architecture in Munich’.

More Events:

  • 19 July 2026 | Paths & Perspectives: EMBA Alumni Hike from Tegernsee to Schliersee (more information to follow)
  • September 2026 | Alumni Oktoberfest Stammtisch (more information to follow)
  • 16 October 2026 | Academic Panel 2026 (more information to follow)
  • 29 October 2026 | Art After Work: Barcelona Moderna (more information to follow)
  • December 2026 | Alumni Christmas Get-Together (more information to follow)

Past Events:

Events & Networking

24

Apr | 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Future Proof Forum 2026 – Scholarship Alumni Meeting
This new initiative by the TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association aims to bring together recipients of the Christoph-Herrlich Scholarship. Held on the evening before the Cross-EMBA Networking Event, it aims to connect past and current scholarship recipients, welcome new awardees, and foster exchange on lifelong learning and career development.

25

Apr | 2026
2:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cross EMBA Networking Event 2026
The Cross EMBA Networking Event is the largest annual gathering of the TUM EMBA community, bringing together alumni, students, and external guests for inspiration, exchange, and connection. On 25 April 2026, the sixth edition will explore “Reinventing Yourself: Career Pivoting in the Age of AI” with speaker sessions, discussions, and a closing networking party.

08

May | 2026
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Welcome Panel for the New EMBA Intake
The Alumni Association will once again welcome the new EMBA cohort with a Welcome Panel featuring four alumni speakers who share their experiences and insights from the program. The session offers new students the opportunity to learn about the alumni network and engage in an open discussion with graduates.

More Events:

  • 04 July 2026 | Art After Work: World-class architecture of the 21st century in Munich (more information to follow)
  • September 2026 | Alumni Oktoberfest Stammtisch (more information to follow)
  • 16 October 2026 | Academic Panel 2026 (more information to follow)
  • 29 October 2026 | Art After Work: Barcelona Moderna (more information to follow)
  • December 2026 | Alumni Christmas Get-Together (more information to follow)

Past Events:

Become part of our community: Stay up to date on information about upcoming events as well as take the opportunity and network with other participants and alumni of the Executive & Professional Education programs.

Christoph-Herrlich-Stipendium

With the Christoph-Herrlich Scholarship, TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association supports students of the EMBA programs at the Technical University of Munich. The funding is dedicated to our Alumni Association member Christoph Herrlich, who tragically lost his life during the attack on Breitscheidplatz, Berlin in 2016. With the scholarship in his name, we want to preserve his memory as former fellow student and friend.
A large part of the association’s membership fees (70 EUR per person and annually) go into the scholarship. All members and board members are involved on a voluntary basis.

Here you can find out more about the scholarship and how to apply:

Events

Get to know our Board:

  • Niklas Manhart

    Our Alumni Association creates a unique opportunity for lifelong learning and growth. I am happy to support this vibrant and strong community of professionals.

    Niklas Manhart
    Niklas Manhart, Executive MBA | Chairman of the Board
  • Peter So

    As a transplant from California, I choose to participate actively in the Alumni Association in order to engage with the network of individuals from the university and to promote the exchange of experiences, opportunities, and connections, especially in the areas of lifelong professional learning and personal development.

    Peter So
    Executive MBA in Business & IT | 2nd Chairman of the Board
  • Susanne Mader

    Access to knowledge and personal development are now more important than ever to ensure the success of a company. That is why I am happy to support any form of continuing education, also in our Alumni Association.

    Susanne Mader
    Executive MBA | 3rd Chairperson & Treasurer

Associated Members of the Board

  • Anke Susanne Hoffmann

    Fostering and developing the EMBA network is an important value for me. After all, the personal contacts and friendships are one of the most valuable things I got out of my EMBA studies. Therefore, it is only logical for me to get involved in the Alumni Association and to help keep the alumni network alive and active.

    Anke Susanne Hoffmann
    Executive MBA | Associated Member of the Board
  • Gabriel Elmer

    Being part of the Alumni Association is the logical post-program step to foster relations and learnings of the active studies. Every network is as strong as its members are. As a coopted member of the Alumni Board, I want to contribute with my work to motivate fellow students and Alumni to engage in and initiate own alumni networking actions.

    Gabriel Elmer
    Executive MBA | Associated Member of the Board

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