As we begin the new year, we would like to wish all our alumni and their families a very happy New Year, with our best wishes for health, success, and fulfilment in 2026.
In Paris, our campus has looked particularly beautiful under the snow over the past few days. In London, there is no snow yet at HEC UK House, but we are nonetheless starting the year strong, with great energy and momentum! We are especially pleased to announce the Official launch of the new UK Foundation Campaign supporting the development of HEC’s future campus. This major initiative marks an important step for the School, and we are delighted to mobilise our UK alumni community around this ambitious project.
The start of the year also brings new opportunities:
The call is now open for entrepreneurs to apply for the Mercure Prize, one of HEC’s most prestigious awards recognising entrepreneurial excellence.
Applications are also open for HEC Women for the Prix Trajectoires 2026, celebrating outstanding professional journeys.
HEC Paris and the HEC Foundation have just launched an ambitious new fundraising campaign with a target of €300M (€100M for the Campus; €200M for Scholarships, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship). A new campaign to support a pivotal transformation for HEC Paris and make its new strategic plan a reality. Let's celebrate together the official launch of the campaign in the UK!
In the presence of Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris, and Jean-François Palus (H.84), President of the HEC Foundation, this special moment will offer an opportunity to share HEC Paris’s ambitions for the years ahead, present the main pillars of the campaign, and unveil the details of the Campus transformation project.
Places are limited, we encourage you to register your interest at your earliest convenience!
HEC UK Governance and Geopolitics Clubs - Between Risk and Responsibility: Boards in a Geopolitical Crossfire
Monday 12th January 2026- 6:30pm
IN PERSON/ONLINE
Boards are increasingly recognizing that governance today cannot be separated from geopolitics. The environment has become more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), shaped by shifting power balances, technological rivalries, and societal expectations. How are boards starting to apprehend and respond to these dynamics?
Misinformation's true cost: why the integrity of climate information matters for business - A Conversation with François Gemenne
Thursday 29th January 2026 - 8:30am
IN PERSON
François Gemenne, Professor at HEC Paris and Expert on Environmental Geopolitics and Climate change will dive on the true cost of climate misinformation and why the integrity of climate information is becoming a critical issue for businesses.
HEC Paris & Foundation Evening: Official UK Campaign Launch
Thursday 29th January - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
In the presence of Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris, and Jean-François Palus (H.84), President of the HEC Foundation, this special moment will offer an opportunity to share HEC Paris’s ambitions for the years ahead, present the main pillars of the campaign, and unveil the details of the Campus transformation project. We are very much looking forward to seeing you and sharing this significant milestone in our school’s history!
Great at what you do, and yet your career is stalled? Then, you're probably missing a strong power base. As long as you will remain invisible to the people who matter, your efforts won't be recognized as they should. Learn how to quickly create the power base you need to open doors - even when you hate networking!
HEC Life Project - Leading with Impact Series - Coaching & networking breakfast
Wednesday 4th February - 8:30am
IN PERSON
We are delighted to invite you to the next session of our Leading with Impact series as a Coaching and Networking Breakfast. Through coaching input and interactions with your peers we will unpack how to have impact in 2026 and to stimulate a fresh sense of empowerment about what’s possible.
HEC UK Art Club: Spotlight on the Organ: discover and play the king of instruments
Wednesday 4th February - 7:00pm
IN PERSON
Come and discover the king of instruments - the organ! During the evening you will find out how an organ works, listen to a short concert illustrating the different features of the instrument at the Notre-Dame-de-France church, and even get to try the organ yourself.
In Conversation with the European Spatial Agency Team
Wednesday 21st January 2026 - 8:30am (UK)
IN PERSON
This is a unique opportunity to hear how the European Space Agency (ESA) is transforming space-based Earth observation into actionable insights that empower decision-making for climate adaptation, resilience, and sustainability. The ESA plays a leading role in advancing scientific and technological excellence across Europe. Through its Earth Observation Programme and Climate Change Initiative, ESA harnesses satellite data to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time — from monitoring environmental change to supporting sustainable development.Register HERE
This event is organised in partnership with the French Chamber of Great Britain
HEC NEWS
CALL TO CANDIDATES: Prix Trajectoires 2026 - Women's path: your journey matters, your voice can inspire. Become a Trajectoires 2026 Ambassador and share your Entrepreneurial path with the HEC community and beyond.
HEC We&men invites women entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and business successors from around the world to apply for the 17th edition of Trajectoires. 8 Ambassadors, including 1 from the UK, will be selected in February 2026 to share their journeys and inspire others.
Apply online by January 20, 2026. Know an inspiring HEC woman? Encourage her to apply!
Participate in enriching HEC students' life by welcoming students during their learning expeditions in London, sharing your experiences and challenges, as well as hiring or mentoring new talents!
Join a supportive and team of 40 active volunteers that organise 100+ events each year. Gain exclusive access to the HEC network and enjoy connecting and developing new projects with us!
Everything is possible at the HEC UK House! Whether you wish to come in the lounge in between meetings, book a meeting room, organise an event or become a corporate sponsor, get in touch with our team to discuss your next project with us!
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