From: IMBA team
Date: May 28
Subject: IMBA Newsletter SEP 25 - May 28th


⚠️ TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS IN MADRID

Due to the Pope’s visit to Madrid from June 6 to June 12, traffic disruptions, road closures, and possible changes to some public transportation lines are expected across the city.

Please plan your journeys in advance and allow extra travel time during these days.

CALL TO ACTION

VOTE FOR THE BEST PROFESSOR! 🏆
(11-MONTHS ONLY)

You can now vote for the Best Professor Award that will be announced at your Graduation Ceremony. The deadline to vote is Monday, June 29th.

How to access: In Blackboard Ultra, go to the organization Program Information IMBA-EN 2025 September. You will find the link to access the "Best Professor Survey" in the content section.

*Please note, this survey is only available to students who have completed the whole IMBA curriculum in Madrid.

GLOBAL IMMERSION MONTH INFORMATION (15-MONTH STUDENTS ONLY)

We held the Global Immersion Month information session this past week. If you missed it, you can find the slides in your Student Guide Electives & GIM – International Master in Business Administration

If you’d like to join this transformative experience in Porto and Berlin, don’t forget to apply through the elective bidding process in the coming weeks.

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CERTIFICATION PERIOD INFORMATION AVAILABLE (FOR 15-MONTH STUDENTS)

Wondering about the Certification Period? Check out the Student Guide for all the details you need.

Students will be allowed to register for more than one certification. For courses with limited spots, if the number of applications exceeds capacity, selection will be based on GPA. Please make sure to select only those courses to which you can fully commit.

👉 Sign up HERE
Deadline to register: June 5, 2026.

🎉 MIDSUMMER PARTY 2026 IS HERE! 🌞

Celebrate the end of the academic year and an unforgettable chapter of your IE journey with an evening full of music, drinks, and great company!

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Fox Restaurant – Fernández de la Hoz, 66

🎟️ Tickets are now available on IE Connects for €20 (non-refundable).

Spots are limited, so make sure to secure yours early! Get your ticket HERE

Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to celebrate Midsummer with you! ✨

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SOUTH SUMMIT EVENTS ARE HERE 🚀

South Summit Madrid 2026 is just around the corner, and IE University will be part of two exciting sessions designed for founders, innovators, and future builders:

🔥 Hot Takes
📅 June 4 | 3:30 PM | South Summit Venue

A dynamic debate session featuring bold startup discussions around scaling strategies, entrepreneurship paths, and purpose vs pragmatism in business. Expect fast-paced conversations, audience voting, and strong opinions.

🤖 AI Venture Buildathon by IE University
📅 June 5 | 10:00 AM | South Summit Venue

An intensive 3-hour AI-powered workshop where participants go from identifying a problem to building and pitching a working MVP in a single session. Led by Joe Haslam and Quico Machín, the experience is designed for founders, builders, and innovators ready to turn ideas into action. Learn more about the speakers and workshop HERE.

🔗 Register for South Summit HERE

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GRADUATION GIVING 2026

Graduation Giving 2026 is an IE Foundation initiative, a campaign that gives the Class of 2026 the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the IE community.

Every contribution helps create opportunities and support future IE students, and you can also choose where you would like your contribution to make an impact. As graduation approaches, there is still time to be part of this collective class effort. Students who make cumulative gifts of €35 or more will receive the Graduation Philanthropy Pin to wear proudly during Graduation.

Learn more and contribute HERE

Key Contacts

IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.

IMBA General queries: IMBA@ie.edu.

Phone: (+34) 915 68 96 00