Ivy Circle Munich – Q2 2026 Stammtisch

I am delighted to invite the Ivy Circle Munich community to our Q2 2026 Stammtisch — one of our most cherished traditions of the year. Our gathering will take place on Thursday, June 11, 6:30 pm.

As every summer, we will gather in a relaxed Munich beer garden atmosphere to enjoy an evening of inspiring conversations, new connections, and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni from leading international universities.

The Ivy Circle Munich brings together graduates from top academic institutions for meaningful exchange across industries, backgrounds, and experiences — combining intellectual curiosity with a genuinely welcoming and informal spirit.

Whether you are a long-standing member of the community or joining us for the first time, we would be very pleased to welcome you for a memorable summer evening together.

For further information, please contact:

For details please contact clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de.

We are pleased to invite Ivy Circle members & alums to a Symposium in Munich, hosted by the MIT Club of Germany at the Amerikahaus on Fri. 22 May 2026.

We would be grateful if this invitation can be forwarded to all alums of the Ivy Circle members. Details are included in the attached pdf.

Bringing together alumni of leading US and UK universities, the symposium will explore one of the most pressing challenges of our time:

“Geopolitics & Transatlantic Cooperation – Navigating Global Power Shifts in Europe & Germany”

As the war in Ukraine — alongside escalating geopolitical tensions in the middle East  — continues to reshape Europe’s security architecture, the need for a deeper understanding of the strategic, technological and economic implications has become increasingly urgent.

The symposium will bring together senior voices from defence, policy, industry and academia to examine key dimensions shaping this new landscape, including:

• The war in Ukraine as a catalyst for global power shifts
• The emergence of defence innovation ecosystems in Europe
• Technology, sovereignty and strategic autonomy
• Information warfare and its impact on democratic systems
• The scaling of battlefield-proven technologies into industrial capability

Confirmed speakers include:

• Gen. a.D. Andreas Hoppe, former deputy Commanding Officer of the Bundeswehr, German Ministry of Defence
• Dr. Philipp Gerbert, CEO, TUM Venture Labs (PhD MIT)
• Quirin Herz, HENSOLDT (Defence & Deep Tech Strategy)
• Dr. Sae Schatz, expert on cognition, disinformation and security systems
• Nadiia Vasylieva, former MIT Fulbright Visiting Scholar, advisor on AI & defence innovation
• Dr. Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman & CEO, Munich Security Conference

The programme will culminate in a panel discussion on Europe’s readiness for a new era of conflict, followed by a closing perspective on resilience and transatlantic cooperation.

We would be delighted to welcome you for an afternoon of focused insight, meaningful exchange, and high-level networking, followed by a reception and dinner.

• Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
• Time: 14:00 – 22:00 (followed by a reception & dinner)
• Location: Amerikahaus München

Please register on our website under LINK – under “Ivy Circle, Münchner Kreis & partnered guests“ (ticket price for the Symposium, Drinks & Dinner: €100)

For any further questions please contact Wolfgang Ungerer via wolfgang.ungerer@MIT-Club.de

The Ivy Circle Munich community is delighted to share a special cultural event this spring: an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the renowned Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich.

This unique experience offers rare insights into the world behind the stage – from the artistry and craftsmanship of stage design to the technical infrastructure that brings world-class opera productions to life. It promises to be both inspiring and a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Ivy Circle members.

The event will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026.

As the number of participants is limited, those interested in attending are kindly asked to contact:

Clemens Rinnebach (clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de)

We are pleased to announce the first Ivy Circle Munich gathering of the year. Our Q1 Stammtisch will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The Ivy Circle Munich Stammtisch brings together alumni from leading international universities to reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new members, and exchange ideas in an informal and inspiring atmosphere. These quarterly gatherings offer an excellent opportunity to deepen existing relationships, expand professional networks, and engage in stimulating conversations across disciplines and industries.

Whether you have attended many of our meetings before or are joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you and continuing to strengthen the vibrant Ivy Circle community in Munich.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Participation requires prior registration.

For more details contact clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de

We are pleased to announce a new event series, the Ivy Circle alumni family events. 
In response to conversations with alumni, we will be offering a few events a year on topics such as education trends, family nutrition and health. We will include group activities where like-minded families can exchange information and create community.  

Our launch event is the “Harvard & Ivy Circle @ the Kids Ernährungs Summit (KES)” on Thursday, 26 February. The summit features talks by the most respected names in family nutrition in Germany. During the conference, we will have a designated ‘Ivy Circle’ networking table so Ivy attendees can meet and exchange experiences. If there is enough interest, we can also arrange a pre-conference exclusive Q&A with one of these nationally renown nutrition experts, in a separate room. 

The Nutrition Summit experts include (among others): Dr. med. Vitor Gatinho (@kids.doc.de), Ann-Kathrin Ortmann (@annisbuntewelt), Dr. med. Nibras Naami (@handfussmund), Carolin Wiedmann(@plantpowerpediatrician), Prof. Dr. med. Kai Kolpatzik, Svenja Ostwald (@svenja.ostwald), Silvia Resei (@ergotipps) und Milka Loff Fernandes (@milkalofffernandes). Attendees will learn how nutrition in early life affects the body long-term, how to use AI for nutritional information, how parents shape eating habits, and how to simplify healthy food planning, etc.This event is jointly organized by the Harvard Club of Munich, the Ivy Circle, and Harvard alumna, Jaclyn Schnau, CEO of 

Pumpkin Organics and organizer of the 

Kids Ernährungs Summit. Registration is required. For further details, please contact Michelle Kuhonta, Co-Organizer and  Harvard Club Board Member: info@muenchen.harvard-club.de

This invitation is exclusive to Harvard and Ivy Circle alumni and their registered guests.
We look forward to meeting you and building community!

The Ivy Circle is excited to be part of the very first Wharton Networking Night, bringing together alumni and friends of top business schools across multiple cities on the same evening.

Expect an inspiring atmosphere, meaningful conversations, and a refreshing networking format that makes it easy to connect with people who truly match your interests and experience. An evening designed for curiosity, exchange, and genuine encounters — not just another formal event.

The event takes place simultaneously in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna on January 28, 2026.

Registration is required. For details about registration, please contact Clemens Rinnenbach at clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de.

An invite of the Harvard Club of Munich

Dr. Steffen Pauls is one of Europe’s most influential voices in the evolution of private markets. A former KKR Managing Director with a PhD in economics, he founded Moonfare in 2016 and built it into a leading platform that opens curated private-equity opportunities to a broader investor base. His work has redefined how individuals engage with an asset class once reserved for global institutions. Moonfare was the subject of a recent Harvard Business School case study, underscoring its role in transforming private-market access.

Before dinner is served, Dr. Pauls will examine how private markets are entering a new “permissionless era”, leveraging digital platforms and emerging technologies. In particular, AI is dismantling long-standing barriers to participation. He will outline why value creation increasingly takes place in private markets, how AI is accelerating this transformation, and why thoughtful selection has become the decisive factor in successful investing. The session will offer a clear view of the opportunities set to shape the next decade and what it means to invest with confidence in a world that no longer waits for permission. And of course, there will be plenty of room for Q+A. 

Registration required.

Costs for Participation:

€65/person for Harvard Club of Munich members
 €95/person for non-members of the Harvard Club of Munich
(Registration fee includes food and drinks at the event)

For all further details please contact clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de

Dear Members of Ivy Circle Community,

The Harvard Club of Munich warmly invites you to join us for an evening with Prof. Alexander Riehle, Professor of Classics at Harvard University, together with Dr. Tobias Daniels and Dr. Sven Kuttner from LMU Munich.

For further details please contact clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de

The Harvard Club of Munich is pleased to invite the Ivy Circle community to join both the Harvard and Yale alumni to a live stream viewing of the Harvard / Yale football game. on Sat Nov 22, 2025.

For further details please contact clemens.rinnebach@emarticon.de