Programme
This year we’re going to Milan! On Friday,
9th June, you’ll have the chance to contact, connect and share with other alumni at the
III International ESADE Alumni Meeting, our most emblematic international event of the year!
The International ESADE Alumni Meetings are among the most highly anticipated events of the year for the entire ESADE alumni network. For the
III International ESADE Alumni Meeting, we have chosen a European meeting point – specifically, the city of
Milan.
The theme of this year’s meeting is
innovation, hence the title of the event: ''
Innovation: The Fil Rouge of Today’s World''. During the conference on Friday June 9th,
Ivanka Visnjic, assistant professor in ESADE’s Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences, will talk about 'Innovation: From Idea to Solution'. We will also be able to enjoy a panel of CEOs composed by
Aldo Bisio, CEO of Vodafone Italia;
Ugo di Francesco, CEO of Chiesi Group; and
Andrea Paliani, partner and director of Ernst & Young (EY) for the Mediterranean region, who will be discussion on how they innovate in their respective companies and sectors.
6.30 pm Doors open, registration and welcome drink
7.30 pm Welcome by
Eugenia Bieto (Lic&MBA 73 / PhD 08)
7.45 pm Introduction by
Andrea Bifulco (MMM 12), ESADE Alumni Italy Chapter President
7.55 pm Talk on 'Innovation: from idea to solution' by Ivanka Visnjic, assistant professor in ESADE’s Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
8.25 pm Threefold CEO Panel
Aldo Bisio, CEO of Vodafone Italy
Ugo di Francesco, CEO of Chiesi Group
Andrea Paliani, partner and director of Ernst & Young (EY) for the Mediterranean region
9.40 pm Closing remarks by
Joaquim Uriach (MBA 94)
9:50 pm Networking cocktail on the Hotel dei Cavalieri terrace
As if that were not enough, this third international meeting will also feature a
full programme of activities for anyone who wishes to stay in Milan for the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, June 10th, the ESADE Alumni Italy Chapter together with ESADE Alumni have organized a short guided tour leading from the Duomo to Santa Maria delle Grazie church where we will be able to admire one of the world's most famous paintings, Da Vinci’s Last Supper.
After the guided tour you will have a bit of free time before we meet once more for an Italian aperitif – a great networking opportunity for all past, present and future Esadians whilst enjoying a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres and the stunning views of Navigli.
The
Saturday activities will have a small
fee:
Members: free of charge (includes the guided tour and 1 aperitif)
Students: free of charge
Non-members: €15 (includes the guided tour and 1 aperitif).
PLEASE CLICK
HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR SATURDAY ACTIVITIES!
More details about the time schedule will be sent out shortly.
*Recommendation: Book your Flights getting to Milan before than 4pm on Friday 9th of June (our Saturday activities will end at night).
One last thing: this year, all attendees will receive a
very special gift: an
official ESADE Alumni polo shirt!
Each member may bring a maximum of 1 guest.