Time to celebrate and connect! The weather has finally turned warm and summery in London – the perfect time to plan ahead for a highlight of our calendar: the HEC UK Summer Party! Make sure to book your spot now and join us for a festive evening of reconnection, laughter, and inspiration. All the details are in the invitation and we look forward to seeing many of you there.
This month, we were also delighted to welcome start-ups from the Creative Destruction Lab and kicked-off their first power session in London at the HEC UK House. It’s always a pleasure to see such dynamic entrepreneurs meet with our alumni, students, and partners – we love witnessing connections being made in real time.
If you’re wondering when you can next meet fellow alumni, students or corporate partners, just check out the programme of upcoming events, there are many opportunities to get involved, please as usual do not hesitate to contact us with ideas and feedback!
Wishing you all a sunny and energising month ahead,
Kind regards,
Your HEC in the UK Team
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Summer Party — our most sparkling soirée of the season.
Pop, Fizz & Clink!
HEC UK Champagne Summer Party
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 7:00pm
Think of it as the unofficial official kick-off to summer, with bubbles, of course: come reconnect with fellow alumni, raise a glass to the year gone by, and toast to the sunshine ahead. Expect clinking glasses, spontaneous laughter, and maybe a few unforgettable moments that shouldn’t end up on Instagram. We won’t spoil all the surprises — but let’s just say, you won’t want to miss this one. Let’s end the season with sparkle and start the summer in style. See you there!
HEC Life Project: Webinar: Secrets of Headhunters - Friday 16th May - 11:30am UK Time
ONLINE
As an expert in recruitment, change and therefore career development, the headhunter is there to support leaders and guide them on the paths of professional advancement: Evaluate their professional and personal assets, redefine a project and a career strategy, help them find a new position but also find a talent for their teams, advise them and be at their side in a business project: a winning duo!
HEC Life Project: Webinar: Own your career - Thursday 20th May - 11:30am UK Time
ONLINE
Join us for a new online workshop,"Own Your Career", with Career expert and coach Françoise Carbonnel from The Hustle Factory: 1 hour to explore the foundations of career development and learn how to navigate the ever-evolving career landscape.
HEC UK/US Governance Club - Charting your course: a real life story of joining a corporate board - Wednesday 28th May - 5:00pm UK
ONLINE
Join our next HEC UK/US Governance Clubs Webinar with Christine Laurens (H.90), chief financial officer of Spencer Stuart and non-executive director at Technicolor Group. In this webinar, you will gain an insider’s perspective on the journey from aspiring board member to earning a seat at the table.
HEC in the UK and the Master in Marketing from HEC Paris are delighted to invite you to meet and greet the next generation of HEC students in marketing: 60 HEC Masters students will attend this learning expedition in London. They are eager to meet HEC Alumni working in the marketing in London.
We are delighted to invite you to a breakfast and conversation at HEC UK House with François Gemenne, Professor at HEC Paris, Economics & Decision Sciences
Online Webinar: Discover the HEC UK House Services
Thursday 19th June - 11:15am UK
ONLINE
How about taking a few minutes to discover the HEC UK House in London? Whether you're just passing through London, a frequent traveller on the Eurostar or by plane, or already an expat in the UK, join us for a 30-minute interactive webinar to explore the HEC UK House and enjoy exclusive access offers!
Startups on Stage! Celebrating women's vision and ambition
Monday 23rd June - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Join us for an exclusive Pitch Night in London, dedicated to women entrepreneurs taking the stage to share their groundbreaking ideas! Hosted at the UK House, our event will gather Alumni, BA, VC and investors to meet with our startups and champion their vision. You will have the chance to witness the future of entrepreneurship and meeting with inspiring women from the HEC community.
The Sustainability Challenge: Can AI Power a Greener Future?”
Tuesday 13th May at 6:30pm - Institut Français
EDHEC Alumni UK, ESCP Alumni UK and NEOMA Alumni UK are delighted to partner together to invite you to a thought-provoking discussion on the dual impact of AI on the environment, examining its potential benefits and challenges in the context of climate change. Our discussion will be followed by a networking cocktail. REGISTER HERE
HEC PARIS NEWS
MBA Milestone Reunion - Friday 6th June & Saturday 7th June
Paris & HEC Campus
2025 is a significant milestone for your MBA class, and we are thrilled to invite you to celebrate this special reunion with your alma mater and fellow classmates!
A sneak peak of the program:
Kicks off with a casual get-together on Friday evening at the HEC Alumni House in Paris.
We meet again on Saturday for lunch on the Seine River while enjoying the iconic sights of Paris. This will be an incredible opportunity to eat, mingle, and create new memories together!
The festivities will continue on campus with fun activities, including campus tours! Partners, children & family are more than welcome to join!
LE 10-DAY for Graduating Classes with a year ending in 5! Saturday 21st June at 2pm - HEC Campus
1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015
We are pleased to invite you to “LE 10 DAY" - a grand reunion day on the HEC Campus for all classes celebrating their 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th graduation anniversaries!
Monday 23rd June at 7:00pm at Paris Chamber of Commerce
HEC Alumni is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting, a key moment to reflect on the achievements of 2024 and to share insights into the Association’s current projects and future ambitions. The AGM will be followed by its Summer Party in the gardens of the Hôtel Potocki. Register now.
Discover the best of HEC Paris this summer!
Are you the parent of a university student or a recent graduate looking for a new challenge? Imagine two weeks in an inspiring international environment, exploring an exciting field - alongside brilliant, like-minded peers.
HEC Paris Summer School offers 15 programs to choose from, covering luxury, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, geopolitics, and much more! A perfect opportunity to learn, grow and connect. Ready to dive in? Book your seat!
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