From: IMBA team
Date: April 30
Subject: IMBA Newsletter SEP 25 - April 30th



ALL THE BEST NEXT WEEK!

Wishing the best of luck to our students heading to SMU next week, make the most of this incredible experience! And to those staying, we hope you enjoy some well-deserved days to recharge and come back even stronger. ✨

IE PRIDE: FIRST PLACE AT CIVICA AI HACKATHON

Congratulations to our students Ella and Sarfaraz on their outstanding performance at the CIVICA EU AI Hackathon in Berlin , where their team took first place by developing an innovative solution for AI governance. A big shoutout to them!

GLOBAL NETWORK WEEK INFORMATION SESSION (15-MONTH PROGRAM)

Join us for an Information Session on Global Network Week (GNW) opportunities. During this session, we will explain how Global Network Week works, the available destinations, the application process, and answer any questions you may have.

📅 Date: Monday, May 18th, 2026
🕓 Time: 03:30 - 04:15 PM
📍 Location: V130, V-HUB

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INFO SESSION ON YALE'S MASTER OF ADVANCED MANAGEMENT DEGREE

Exploring additional study options after graduation? Join Camino de Paz, the Associate Dean of Global Affairs at Yale School of Management, and IMBA-Yale SOM alumnus Shivanjan Srivastava to find out about Yale's Master of Advanced Management (MAM) degree, designed for MBA graduates from top schools like IE. (The application cycle will open in fall 2026 for the August 2027 intake at Yale.)

This brief information session will take place in the V-HUB on Monday, May 11th, at 03:45 PM.

📝 Register your interest with Yale SOM

🌐 Get a sneak peek on Yale SOM's website

Questions? Write to DualDegreeMasters@ie.edu

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE HUNGER GAMES?
WE HAVE THE PAELLA CONTEST!

What better way to meet other IMBA students than by competing to make the best paella? Join us on May 21st (1:30–4:00 PM, MM31 BIS YARD)!

  • Team up & compete
  • Compete for your ingredients
  • Drinks, music & great atmosphere
  • One winner 🏆

Here’s a sneak peek from last year 👀
Final Deadline: Friday, May 8th at 5:00 PM
Register HERE

And may the odds be ever in your favor.
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SOUTH SUMMIT MADRID 2026

Meet top founders, investors, and industry leaders, join inspiring talks and masterclasses, and explore the ideas shaping today’s professional world.

As an IE student, you have access to an exclusive registration link.
Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and experience South Summit from the inside out.

Want to be a volunteer at South Summit Madrid 2026?

Join our team as a volunteer and be part of the action behind the scenes.
If you have permission to work in Spain, take part in a global innovation gathering, connect with key players, and experience first-hand what’s shaping the future.

Apply here before May 15th.

*Please note that attendance waivers will not be granted for the event.

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