TUM Board Academy
Strengthen your strategic judgment in dealing with emerging technologies and geopolitical uncertainty.
The TUM Board Academy helps supervisory board members, executive board members, and managing directors assess global change and the impact of technology in a scientifically grounded and practical way. As a Technical University of Munich offering, the TUM Board Academy combines academic excellence and interdisciplinary perspectives with exclusive insights into research and laboratories, alongside confidential peer exchange.
Together, these elements create a neutral space in which the implications of emerging technologies can be assessed — as a basis for responsible, independent, and effective decision-making.
Together, these elements create a neutral space in which the implications of emerging technologies can be assessed — as a basis for responsible, independent, and effective decision-making.
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Societal Impact
The TUM Board Academy addresses the fundamental transformation of the role of supervisory bodies in an environment shaped by technological dynamism and geopolitical uncertainty. In their strategic responsibility, supervisory board members, executive board members, and managing directors are now required to assess change correctly in order to actively support companies in their long-term strategic positioning.
The Academy enables participants to evaluate major shifts in business and society, as well as the impact of emerging technologies, in a way that is both scientifically grounded and relevant to practice. It also incorporates the political perspective on the framework conditions required for long-term competitiveness, helping boards make better-informed decisions and support responsible corporate development in Germany and Europe.
The Academy enables participants to evaluate major shifts in business and society, as well as the impact of emerging technologies, in a way that is both scientifically grounded and relevant to practice. It also incorporates the political perspective on the framework conditions required for long-term competitiveness, helping boards make better-informed decisions and support responsible corporate development in Germany and Europe.
Our Offerings for Board Members
Members gain access to the full range of offerings provided by the TUM Board Academy. We would be pleased to share further information on membership, included services, and the annual fee upon request.
TUM Board Forum
Two-day event
On Campus
On Campus
Insights into TUM’s research centers and laboratories, exclusive keynotes from cutting-edge researchers, politicians, and experienced board members, as well as dedicated opportunities for personal dialogue and networking.
Technology Insights
Half-day event
On Campus
On Campus
Lab visits and keynotes from the fields of cutting-edge research, politics, and business, followed by confidential discussions
in exclusive dinner locations to facilitate personal dialogue and networking.
in exclusive dinner locations to facilitate personal dialogue and networking.
The Board Perspective
Podcast series
On Air
On Air
Insights from the worlds of research, politics and business that provide supervisory and executive boards with new perspectives and practical ideas.
Board Briefings
Publications
Digital
Digital
Regular publications featuring practical research findings and concrete case
studies from the TUM Board Forum and Technology Insights.
studies from the TUM Board Forum and Technology Insights.
What Sets the TUM Board Academy Apart
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Emerging technologies first-hand
Experience emerging technologies first-hand by gaining insights into TUM’s laboratories, research centers, and learning about the latest technological trends.
Experience emerging technologies where they take shape — the TUM Board Academy provides direct access to TUM’s labs, research centers, and technological development.
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Reality check and implications for companies
Discuss the latest technological developments with leading TUM researchers and critically assess their scientific basis and strategic significance for your company.
Leading TUM researchers help you classify technological developments on a scientifically sound basis and evaluate their strategic relevance for your company.
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Case studies from international board practice
Gain insight from real-world case studies presented by experienced supervisory board members, and evaluate and manage technological developments strategically and responsibly.
Benefit from real-world case studies presented by experienced board members and gain insight into how technological change can be assessed strategically and guided responsibly.
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Societal responsibility
Join high-level decision-makers and experts from the worlds of politics and academia in discussing how to navigate a responsible course forward.
Engage with senior decision-makers and experts from politics and academia on how responsible, future-oriented strategic choices can be shaped.
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A neutral space for confidential exchange
Seize the opportunity to network with long-standing board members in a confidential setting characterized by neutrality and academic integrity.
Benefit from dialogue and networking with experienced board members in a confidential setting defined by neutrality and academic integrity.
Advisory Circle
Das Programm vereint herausragende Persönlichkeiten aus Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft.
Hier erhalten Sie einen Einblick zu den bereits geplanten Speakers, die Liste wird ständig aktualisiert.
Hier erhalten Sie einen Einblick zu den bereits geplanten Speakers, die Liste wird ständig aktualisiert.
Sabine Eckhardt
Multi-board member, including the Supervisory Boards of Ceconomy AG, EDEL SE and TÜV Süd e.V.
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Grube
Multi-board member, including the Supervisory Boards of Vossloh AG and Vodafone GmbH
Dr. Ralf Wintergerst
Chairman of the Executive Board & Group CEO Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, President Bitkom
Join one of Europe’s best universities
TUM consistently ranks among the top universities in both Germany and Europe overall. It has been ranked No. 1 in Germany numerous times in the QS World University Rankings, the Global University Employability Ranking, and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and No. 1 in the European Union in the QS World University Rankings, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the Financial Times’ “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs” ranking.
Featured Topics
The TUM Board Academy addresses the technological and geopolitical developments that will determine future competitiveness, resilience, and strategic sovereignty. Together with leading TUM scientists and selected experts from business, politics, and practice, our members discuss topics including:
Impressions
Gain authentic insights from the pilot program „The Future of Corporate Oversight“ and hear from hosts and guests about what is on the minds of supervisory board members today when it comes to emerging technologies.
Events & Registration
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4:00 PM
Munich & Garching
TUM Board Forum
Playing to win – how to suceed in the global tech race
Playing to win – how to suceed in the global tech race
Built for Better Board Decisions. The TUM Board Forum is the annual two-day flagship event of the TUM Board Academy. Combining cutting-edge research, technology insights, and strategic dialogue with leaders from academia, industry, and public policy, the program equips board members to navigate technological change and make informed decisions for the future.
Become Part of Our Network
In our labs, participants can experience technology first-hand while also discussing its implications through practical cases with outstanding leaders
Director TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning and
Executive Board Member TUM, Host of the TUM Board Academy
Executive Board Member TUM,
We speak with leading researchers in technology, in AI, and quantum computing about the real potential of these technologies. That is exactly what we, as supervisory board members and executives, need to understand
Digitalization is a classic collaborative and cross-cutting issue. Precisely because of that, it requires common ground, shared ideas about values, and a common understanding of how we want to shape the future.
Membership and Access
The TUM Board Academy is built on an exclusive membership model designed to foster high-quality exchange within a carefully curated circle of board members. Membership is based on an annual fee and available both on an individual basis and as a corporate membership.
Individual Membership
The individual membership is designed for active members of supervisory boards, administrative boards, and executive boards. It is personal to the individual and provides access to the TUM Board Academy program. As a full experience, it includes participation in five Technology Insights and the TUM Board Forum over the course of a year; as a part-time experience, it includes participation in two Technology Insights and the TUM Board Forum.
Corporate Membership
The corporate membership is aimed at companies that would like to give their supervisory or administrative board access to the TUM Board Academy program. It is not tied to a single person: before each event, the company decides which member will take part. Here too, the full experience includes five Technology Insights and the TUM Board Forum in one year, the part-time experience includes two Technology Insights and the TUM Board Forum.
Further information on membership options and the annual fee upon request.
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Dr. Selina Stracke
Head of Board Relations
Head of Board Relations
Video credits
Banner: Lorenzo Masia, Executive Director Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) © Pro Lehre I Medien und Didaktik / TUM
Interview statements: TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning © ProLehre I Medien und Didaktik / TUM
Banner: Lorenzo Masia, Executive Director Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) © Pro Lehre I Medien und Didaktik / TUM
Interview statements: TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning © ProLehre I Medien und Didaktik / TUM
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