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IMD Board Diploma Graduation 2026

When
4 December 2026
Time
4pm CET (3 hours)
Where

Lausanne or Online

Join us for the 2026 IMD Board Diploma Graduation Ceremony, where we will celebrate the achievements of our Board Diploma Graduates!

What to Expect:

  • Welcome address by Prof. Didier Cossin (Chaired Professor of Governance and Finance, IMD)
  • President’s address by Prof. David Bach (President of IMD and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy)
  • Keynote address by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp (Chairman of the Foundation and Supervisory Boards at IMD, Chair of BrainPOP Education Inc., Lead Independent Director of Starbucks Corporation, member of the Board of Directors at Nike Inc., Partner and Executive Advisor at Innovation Endeavors, and member of the Global Advisory Board at Macro Advisory Partners)
  • Graduation ceremony: Our Board Director Diploma graduates and Board Readiness Diploma graduates will receive their diplomas.
  • Celebratory cocktail: Conclude the evening with a toast to celebrate your achievement and connect with fellow members of the IMD board community.

You are welcome to bring a guest. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join us online. Please indicate your preference in the registration form below. A Zoom link will be sent out to those joining online.

We look forward to welcoming you to this memorable occasion in Lausanne!

Registration will close on Wednesday, November 11th at midnight CET.

Register for the Board Diploma Graduation Ceremony

After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of the Board Diploma Graduation Ceremony.

A reminder will be sent to you before the event.





















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