From: IMBA team Date: October 30, 2025 Subject: IMBA Newsletter JAN 25 - Oct 30th
DEADLINE TODAY: REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR GRADUATION!
The deadline to register yourself and your 3 guests is today, Thursday, October 30th, at 11:55 pm (Madrid Time Zone).
December 18th, 4 pm Ceremony: You can find the link to register yourself and guests HERE.
Adding any additional guests after October 30th will not be possible. If you are not sure yet of who your guests will be, you can put a tentative name on your form, and this will be the only way you will be able to edit your guest's name by December 4th.
Last chance to sign up for the tryouts to be the Student Speaker at your graduation ceremony and be honored to represent all your peers.
This year’s topic will be: READY FOR THE FUTURE
For all interested applicants, please find HERE a one-pager covering what is expected from your speech.
For the tryouts, we ask you to prepare a 4-minute speech on the topic presented. You don’t need to send us this speech before the audition, just prepare it and memorize it as much as possible.
Whoever wishes to audition, please fill out THIS FORM.
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 31st at 12 pm (noon). After this date, we will send the signed-up students' further details regarding the audition process and the date and location of the tryouts.
If you’re in the Startup Lab and want to continue your entrepreneurial journey, or if you have a conceptual-phase startup and want to validate your idea with expert support, Venture Lab is your opportunity. You’ll receive mentoring, access to IE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the chance to pitch at Venture Day Madrid.
IMBA Elective Venture Lab (15-month students only)
Available exclusively for IMBA students through a competitive selection process. This track counts as an academic elective, and participating teams must be composed only of IMBA students who are eligible for elective credits (15-month students).
🗓️ Start: January 2026
📍 Venture Day Madrid: March 18, 2026
⏳ Application Deadline: November 17 (midnight) Apply HERE!
Venture Lab General – Non-Elective Option
Open to students from other IE programs — and IMBA students who do not require academic credit. This version offers more flexibility and the possibility of including non-IE team members.
🗓️ Start: Week of January 12, 2026
📍 Venture Day Madrid: March 18, 2026
⏳ Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 Apply HERE!
FINAL INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE Q&A COFFEE
(15 MONTHS)
Are you ready for your Final Integrative Exercise—the final milestone before wrapping up your MBA journey?
Join us for an informal gathering to hear directly from students from previous intakes. They'll be on hand to share valuable insights, answer your burning questions, and offer practical advice to help you navigate this important step with confidence.
You are most welcome to join our Q&A Coffee on Tuesday, November 4th, 11:30 at the Launchpad, Maria de Molina 31.
See you there!
IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.
