MBA Alumni 15-30Y Reunion - June 2026

Dear Alumni,

This year, it's your turn to experience the joy of being together again for your reunion!

Alumni reunions are a celebration of you and of the joint project that is INSEAD. Something magical happens when you and your classmates return to campus to rekindle friendships, reconnect with the school, and renew the INSEAD spirit.  

We hope as many of you as possible will have the opportunity to travel from the four corners of the world to return to Fontainebleau for your reunion — see you in June!

Warmly,

Anne-Ev Enzmann MBA'01J
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Learning

Venue

The gala ball will take place at the famous Château de Fontainebleau.

The Château de Fontainebleau holds special meaning for INSEAD. It was here, in a wing of this 12th century Château that INSEAD was born half a century ago. Due to this link with the Château, the ball will be held in the magnificent rooms that are not normally open to the general public.
For more information on the Château de Fontainebleau, its history and its location. Entrance to the ball is via the Cour d’Honneur (main entrance of the Château). Here is a map of the Château. 

The Château is a historical monument. Note that, for security reasons, smoking is strictly prohibited in all the rooms in the Château and in the Marquees. Smoking is only permitted in specially designated outdoor smoking areas.

Tickets

Please note that tickets are required for admission into the gala ball. Your ticket is nominative, non-transferable and can only be used by yourself. Guests without tickets will be refused entry - strictly no sales at the gate!

Children are not allowed at the gala ball. Entry is reserved for 18 years and above.

The price of the ticket includes:

• Full stand-up dinner (savoury, sweet, hot, cold, vegetarian, gluten free, cheese platters and amazing desserts).
• Free-flow drinks will be served all night long, including champagne, wines, beers, hard liquor as well as fresh and homemade virgin cocktails, sodas, water stations, and hot beverages.
• Exciting entertainment and special surprises to make this a memorable evening!

Dress code

The dress code for the event is 'black tie and evening dress' or national costume. For men, it means wearing a tuxedo or equivalent attire. For women, it entails wearing an evening gown. You might choose a floor-length dress, an elegant cocktail dress, sophisticated separates or even a smart pantsuit. However, this is not mandatory. Men have come in black suits (with tie) and women in cocktail dresses. The idea is that this is a prestigious formal event…which means no jeans, T-shirts, casual dresses and definitely no sneakers.

Due to security reasons, the gala ball will end promptly at 2:30 am.

The attendee list will be updated on a weekly basis once registration is launched. In the meantime, do let us know about your plans via the pre-reunion survey.

Successful reunions are the result of planning, preparation and dedication of alumni volunteers working hand-in-hand with INSEAD’s reunion team.

Thank you to the following classmates who have already stepped up as leaders in planning your reunion and reunion gift campaign:

Class of MBA'96J

Reunion Co-Chairs - Louise Ainsworth, Mathieu Fussman and Paul Ostergaard
Reunion Fund Chair - Vincent Lapras
Reunion Fund Committee - Anne-Catherine Chevalier, Steven Cuppy, David Mair, Carlos Montemayor, Stuart Morstead, Michael Steel

Class of MBA'96D

Reunion Co-Chairs - Doug Bewsher and Mark Melford
Reunion Fund Co-Chairs - 

Class of MBA'01J

Reunion and Fund Committee - Alice Hu Wagner, Cristina Lavin, Roberto Marini, Marc Molitor, Paul-Olivier Raynaud-Lacroze, Fernanda von Christen, Ulrich von Christen

Class of MBA'01D

Reunion Committee - Taylor Cottam, Alexandra Shaforost
Reunion Fund Committee - Fanny Potier-Koninckx, Peter Schuh

Class of MBA'06J

Reunion Co-Chairs - Wissam Anastas, Constance d'Aspremont, Chady Zein
Reunion Fund Committee - Eloi Carbonell, Amir Ofek, Ariadne Oliveira, Hiti Singh, Mafalda Tenente

Class of MBA'06D

Reunion Co-Chairs - Ijeoma Agboti, Jamil Akbar, Victoria Brebner, Alex Brodbeck 
Reunion Committee - Anne-Douce Coulin, Yohaan Dattoobhai, James Haywood, Elizabeth Jones, Edward Rice, Abel Salhioui, Edoardo Siano, Christian von Westarp, Zalfa Wazni, Bernd Wendeln, Xania Wong
Reunion Fund Committee - Ben Chan, Martina Ladd, Christian von Westarp, Bernd Wendeln

Class of MBA'11J

Reunion Committee - Jean-Christophe Barrette, Luc de Camas, Diran Guiliguian, Lucie Martin, Mita Sen
Reunion Fund Committee - Nicolas Geiger, Aiko Katoh, Tony Duvauchelle

Class of MBA'11D

Reunion Chair - Philippe Papanastassiou
Reunion Committee - Devneet Bajaj, Yvonne Gruendler, Thao Nguyen
Reunion Fund Committee - Elie Barnaba, Farah Baxter, Stephanie Collet, Miguel Faria, Yvonne Gruendler, Sofia Katsara, George Papadakis, Valentina Russo, John Staunton

It's not too late to get involved in the organisation of your reunion and your reunion class gift! If you would like to learn more about becoming an alumni volunteer, please contact:

Marie Ferreira 
Associate Director, Alumni Reunions
Tel: +33 1 60 72 42 74

 New Venture Creation in the age of AI - From raw idea to investor pitch in one day!

Welcome to what will be a fun and experiential learning journey! Mini Summer@INSEAD is a one-day immersive workshop designed especially for the children of INSEAD alumni aged 15–17, taking place during the INSEAD Alumni Reunion weekend. The workshop introduces participants to the exciting world of entrepreneurship, guiding them from a raw idea to an investor-style pitch in a single day.

Working in teams of four to five, participants begin by generating original venture ideas. Each team then develops one selected idea throughout the day. The journey follows the STOP–STEP–STAY venture-building framework developed by Adrian Johnson (MBA’90J, Programme Director INSEAD Summer School and Adjunct Professor).

In the STOP phase, teams learn to stop, think, observe and plan, transforming an initial spark into a clear problem and opportunity. In STEP, they focus on strategy, team roles, execution and presentation, building a simple but coherent business model. Finally, STAY explores how ventures scale over time through trust, adaptation and sustainable growth.

A core thread throughout the workshop is the role of AI. Participants discover how modern AI tools can support ideation, business planning, communication, and scaling, while also discussing their limitations and responsibilities. The day concludes with team pitches presented to a panel of friendly “investors,” offering a fun, inspiring and confidence-building introduction to entrepreneurship in a rapidly changing world.

The programme looks as follows:

We are excited to announce that the INSEAD Alumni Association now offers exclusive alumni merchandise in partnership with Montblanc! This new collection is available for pre-order and purchase.

Be sure to place your order soon and take advantage of the opportunity to collect your items directly on campus during the reunion. Just visit the INSEAD Alumni Association booth where your merchandise will be waiting for you.

• How can I register for my reunion? Will I be able to register by phone or via email?
It is an easy process via a dedicated online registration page. We encourage you to use the online registration website. If you are having difficulty accessing it or for any questions, please contact our secretariat or call them at +33 1 84 80 70 35.

• How do I know if I am registered?
Once you have successfully registered and paid online, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite, and your name automatically appears on the list of attendees.

• Do my family members need to register for the reunion?
Only registered attendees will be allowed to access campus during the reunion. As such, your partner and other accompanying family members must register.

• I’m currently not sure if my partner/guest will join. How do I register him/her at a later stage?
Once you have registered online, you can go back online and add your partner/guest at a later stage (before the closing of registration).

• All the pre-booked hotels are full: where can I find a room?
For suggestions of other hotels or B&Bs in the area, which may have vacancies, please consult the Fontainebleau Tourist Office hotel listing.

• What will my partner do on campus during the sessions?
There is no separate programme for partners but they are welcome to all reunion activities as long as they are registered.

Is there on-site childcare? How can I find a babysitter?
A list of babysitting agencies is available upon request. Please contact our secretariat. 

• What is the dress code on campus for the Reunion?
The dress code will be business casual for the on-campus events and the gala ball at the Château is black tie or cocktail attire.

• When will the class photo be available?
The class photo will be available after the reunion. Electronic copies will be sent to you by e-mail.

• Is the gala ball suitable for 18+ children if they come along for the weekend?
It is suitable and you can register him/her as an adult guest.

• How do I make a make a class gift?
If you would like to participate in the class gift, please refer to the Class giving section.

• Why are the costs for the reunion higher this year compared to previous years?
We understand that the increased ticket prices may come as a challenge, and we share in the wish that such changes were unnecessary. The rise stems from a combination of factors beyond our control—inflation, higher venue rental fees, and the mounting costs of catering and essential services. Construction on our European campus has further complicated logistics, adding to our expenses. For many years, we held ticket prices steady despite the rising costs of materials and services, but the current pace of increase compels us to adjust in order to safeguard the tradition and viability of reunions for years to come. Please know that reunions are organized without profit; our aim has always been, and remains, to create a meaningful and high-quality experience for all who attend.

• Are there any options for alumni who may find the cost prohibitive?
While we encourage all alumni to dive into the full weekend experience—including the vibrant on-campus events and the gala ball at the Château—we completely understand that the ticket prices might feel a bit limiting. That’s why we’re giving you the flexibility to attend either one or both, depending on what works best for your budget. This way, everyone can enjoy as much (or as little!) of this special celebration as they’d like. We can’t wait to see you there, making memories to last a lifetime!
If you would like details of how to attend one rather than both parts, please contact our secretariat.

• Do you make a profit from the reunions?
No, we do not, and have never, made a profit from reunions. In fact, each ticket is subsidised by INSEAD. Our sole aim is to bring alumni together and create an experience that honours our shared connections, not to generate revenue.

• How are the funds from the reunion used?
Ticket sales from the reunion are used solely to cover the costs of the event. This includes expenses such as venue rental, catering, staffing, and services. Every euro is directed toward ensuring the reunion is a memorable experience for all.

• What efforts are being made to keep the reunion affordable?
We are working hard to make the reunion accessible to as many alumni as possible. To that end, we are actively seeking sponsorships to help offset costs (where possible). At the same time, we are in conversation with vendors and venues, negotiating the most favourable rates we can secure. If you have ideas on how to reinvent the reunion concept to make these gatherings more affordable, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. 

• Is there a refund policy if I need to cancel my registration?  
In order to provide a quality reunion experience for all attendees, INSEAD will apply the following refund policy to reunion registration fees:

- 50% refund until 27 May 2026, inclusive
- 25% refund from 28 May through 19 June 2026 (registration closure)
- No refund possible after 20 June 2026

The reunion secretariat service is available to answer your questions about the reunion, including the programme, accommodation, registration, and other practical matters.

If you’d like more information about volunteering as a member of your class’s Reunion Committee, please contact Marie Ferreira.

If you’d like more information about your Reunion class gift, please contact Andrew Flather. 

We look forward to seeing you in June!