MBA Alumni 5-15Y Reunion - June 2025

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

The attendee list is updated on a weekly basis, please click here the view the last version.

Getting to INSEAD

Need a refresher on how to get to INSEAD? Click here to get directions to the Europe campus.

Taxi reservations can be made directly through:
GTS
​Tel : +33 6 43 74 85 90
[email protected]
Contact: Corinne Ducruet

Resa Taxis Pro
Tel : +33 6 78 781 781
[email protected]
Contact: Corinne Ducruet

Taxis Fontainebleau Avon
Tel : +33 9 80 08 21 64
[email protected]
Contact: Annie Reichert

Luxury Car Service
Tel : +33 6 67 60 28 31 
[email protected]
Contact: Guillaume Lafoy   
 
Car rentals can be made directly through:
CarGo Fontainebleau
3 rue Paul Tavernier, 77300 Fontainebleau
[email protected]
Contact: Veronique Antoine
Discount code: INSEAD130625

Dress code

The dress code will be business casual for the on-campus events and the INSEAD Summer Ball will be black tie. 

Computers and wifi access

Computers with online access and wifi access will be available for your use during the reunion weekend. For username and password, please ask your reunion coordinator at the welcome desk. 

Sports activities

Reunion attendees are welcome to participate in various sport activities during the weekend. Please note that all players must have personal liability insurance to participate. INSEAD will not be held responsible and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any claims or controversies that may arise from sport activities. 

Children at the reunion

Please refer to the Children's Camp section for more information about the Camp, the family room, and other options for children at the reunion.

You are welcome to share the reunion with your entire family; however, not all activities are suitable for children. INSEAD has arranged an on-site Children’s Camp for children ages 3 to 12 so that your children can have fun while you and your partner enjoy the reunion.

Most reunion events are not suitable for younger children. Please email the secretariat to request a list of available babysitters. You must deal directly with the babysitters for all questions of scheduling, availability and payment.

If you would like your older children to join the reunion with you, please register them for the reunion ticket package.

If you have any questions, please contact the secretariat.

Photos and videos

When you attend an INSEAD Alumni Reunion, you are attending an event where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to INSEAD and its partners taking photos, videos, and sound recordings and you grant INSEAD and its partners the rights of your image and/or image of your underage child/children attending the event, in video or still, and of the likeness and sound of your voice(s) as recorded on audio or videotape, without payment or any other consideration. These images and recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed, and you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of these images or recordings. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for any use including but not limited to: livestreaming, online videos, presentations, media and social media, news (press), and INSEAD websites. By attending this event, you and all members of your registration group accept to be photographed, filmed, and recorded during the event; acknowledge that these images and recordings may be used as noted above; and release any and all claims against INSEAD and its partners utilizing this material. If you would prefer that you, your underage child, or any member of your registration group not be photographed or recorded during the reunion, or if you would like us to delete your images, please contact INSEAD Alumni Reunions.

Group photos will be taken on Saturday. Please check the timing for your class on the programme section. These photos will be emailed to you after the reunion. 

Footnote shop

The campus shop located in the bar area will be open during your Reunion on Friday and Saturday. Find all your INSEAD gear and the latest business publications here. 
For your purchases before and after the reunion weekend, don't hesitate to visit the footnote shop online

Share the reunion weekend with your family! Your partner and children are also invited to take part in the reunion, but please note that not all activities are suitable for children.

To ensure that your children can have fun during the weekend – while you and your partner enjoy the reunion – we have arranged an on-campus Children’s Camp for children ages 3 to 12, for Friday afternoon (13:00 until 19:00) and all day Saturday (8:00 until 18:00).

The programme

The programme has been conceived and implemented in partnership with a team of educators to ensure the pedagogical value of the proposed activities, which also respect the natural rhythm of the child.

During Children’s Camp, children will enjoy a variety of activities. As there will be many opportunities for your child to use paint, mud, sand and other “messy” things on the playground, we recommend that you dress your child in clothes that can get dirty and/or bring change of clothes. This will allow your child to experience the greatest amount of freedom in the activities available. For your child’s safety, please ensure that your child wears closed-toed shoes, preferably tennis shoes. We discourage sandals, “crocs” and flip-flops which may cause slipping on the playground or make it difficult for your child to run and jump freely.

The camp team

As required by law, the staffing levels will be a minimum of 1 childcare provider per 10 children. The team will be composed of childcare providers, most of whom are holders of a BAFA (Brevet d’aptitude aux fonctions d’animateur) as well as PSC1 (Prévention et secours civique de niveau 1) diplomas and have an insurance coverage.

Registration and cost

Children’s Camp is available on a first-come, first-served basis, via the online reunion registration page.

The cost for Children’s Camp is €162 per child. This includes the half-day program on Friday, a ticket for the Garden party on Friday evening, and the full-day programme, including lunch, on Saturday. Please note that to provide this high-quality childcare option, we must require children to be registered for the entire Children’s Camp, whether they will attend both days or only one.

Space is limited, so please be sure to register early to ensure your child – and you – can enjoy the reunion!

Additional children’s activities and services available during the reunion.

Friday garden party

Children are welcome for the casual garden party on Friday evening. There is no charge for children under the age of 3. Children ages 3 to 15 need to be registered for a Children’s garden party ticket. Please note that children who are registered for Children’s Camp do NOT need a separate Children’s garden party ticket, as it is already included in the Children’s Camp fee.

The family room

INSEAD is unable to arrange childcare for children under the age of 3. If you attend the reunion with your little ones, you can visit the “family room” located near the main reception on the Lower Gallery level. The playroom is designed for our youngest guests and offers a child-friendly environment (toys, cribs, etc.). While visiting the family room, children should be under the supervision of the parents.

Babysitter list

If you need a babysitter during the weekend, we can provide you with a list of babysitters, please contact the secretariat. if you wish to receive a copy of this list. 

If you are planning to attend the reunion, please book your accommodation now! The supply of rooms in the Fontainebleau area is limited, and we expect a high demand. Don’t delay in making your booking.

For bookings at the INSEAD Residence, use the code ARW130625

Unfortunately, local hotels no longer allow INSEAD to pre-book rooms for the reunions or other events. However, the hotels are pleased to receive individual room requests directly from alumni. Please feel free to contact your preferred hotel as soon as possible to secure your booking now.

For suggestions of other hotels or B&Bs in the area, please consult the Fontainebleau Tourist Office hotel listing.

If you need assistance, please contact the secretariat. 

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 stepped up as leaders in planning your reunion weekend and reunion gift campaign:

5-year reunion - Class of MBA'20J

Social committee: Nataliya Rogachkina
Fund committee: Emilie Jacot-Guilarmod, Sagnik Mukherjee, Anulriti Singh, Sahaj Dasot, Snigdha Nigam

5-year reunion - Class of MBA'20D

Social committee: Serine Haidar Ahmad
Fund committee: Kwame Koram

10-year reunion - Class of MBA'15J

Social committee: Jonathan Crisol, Hasmita Nair, Archana Chauhan, Haig Yapoudjian
Fund committee: Donals Burns, Sébastien Jacquemoud

10-year reunion - Class of MBA'15D

Social committee: Andreas Kater
Fund committee: Chantal Stoffelsma, Devina Pasta, Prashanth Chandrasekhar, Akshay Goel

15-year reunion - Class of MBA'10J

Social committee: Namrata Shergill
Fund committee: Mark Dembitz, Mike Davis, Michael Jacobs, Virginie Brun, Tori Fahey, Ronald Schuurs, Brenda Wong Bermbach, Ana Queipo, Ryan Benner, Jennifer Azapian, Michelle Toussaint, Alexis Fekete

15-year reunion - Class of MBA'10D

Social committee: Cécile Perrin and Bernardino Ricci
Fund committee: Marc Elkiner

It’s not too late to get involved in the organisation of your reunion and your reunion class gift! If you’d like more information about volunteering, please contact Stéphanie Paille (Social - 5, 10 and 15Y).

Reunions are a time when classmates join forces to invest in INSEAD, and that collective reunion energy fuels participation in support of the school. Reunion class giving is a powerful statement at a pivotal time – strengthening INSEAD’s competitiveness, broadening our reach and deepening our impact.

If you would like to learn more about the special giving opportunities or to discuss your own giving, please contact your INSEAD class gift liaison:

MBA'20J and MBA'20D
Aurélie Cardon

MBA’15J and MBA’15D
Anuja Kelkar

MBA’10J
Linda Eshel

MBA’10D
Andrew Flather

Click on your promotion below to access your dedicated reunion class gift page:

MBA'20J 
MBA'20D 
MBA'15J 
MBA'15D 
MBA'10J 
MBA'10D 

Alternatively, click here to access the main INSEAD giving page.

The Salamander – a legendary creature, famed for its valour and perseverance – was the insignia of King François I. It decorates the Château de Fontainebleau where the first INSEAD classes were held and inspired the INSEAD Alumni Association to choose it as their emblem.

Beginning in 1987, INSEAD has awarded Salamander statuettes to alumni and friends who have supported INSEAD with exceptional lifetime giving. In addition to listing Salamander holders on campus donor walls and in the annual Donors Report, INSEAD celebrates the generosity of Salamander donors during alumni reunions.

Are you interested in joining this circle of leadership donors? Salamander statuettes are awarded to recognise cumulative lifetime giving at the following levels:

• How can I register for my reunion? Will I be able to register by phone or via email?

Registration 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 the secretariat. 

• Do I need my INSEAD login and password to register? If so, where can I get that information?

You will need your INSEAD login to access the online registration page. To reset your password, please  write to [email protected]. If you do not know your credentials, please contact INSEAD’s 24/7 IT service desk. Please include your full name, progrhttp://iforgot.insead.eduamme and date of graduation to expedite the response. 

• What is included in a reunion ticket package and what does it cost? Are tickets to the Summer Ball included?

The reunion ticket package provides access to all scheduled on-campus activities on Friday and Saturday, including the welcome garden party on Friday evening, lunch on Saturday, and coffee breaks and snacks throughout the programme.
The package is available at an Early Bird rate of €198 per person through 12 May 2025. From 13 May, the full price of the ticket package is €246 per person.

The reunion ticket package does not include the Summer Ball. Tickets to the Summer Ball must be purchased separately. Summer Ball tickets are €360 per person, Early Bird through 12 May 2025. From 13 May, the ticket cost increases to the full price of €426 per person. Please refer to the Summer Ball section for more information.

• What about lunch on Sunday?

An optional buffet lunch at the INSEAD Restaurant will be offered as an add-on to the reunion ticket package.

Working on Sundays is strictly regulated in France, and to be able to open the INSEAD restaurant for you, we are required to have a firm commitment on the number of attendees who will join well in advance. As such, this option is available by pre-registration and pre-payment only at the following prices:

- Full Sunday lunch, for all other attendees: €30
- Children’s Sunday lunch, for children ages 3 to 15: €21
- Baby and Toddler Sunday lunch, for children under the age of 3: no charge

• Do my family members need to register for the reunion?

For the health and safety of all attendees, as well as students, faculty and staff, only registered attendees will be allowed to access campus during the reunion weekend. As such, your partner, children and other accompanying family members must register as one of the following:

- Baby and Toddler ticket, available for children under age 3: no charge
- Children’s ticket for Friday garden party only, available for children ages 3 to 15: €21
- Children’s Camp participant (includes Friday garden party): €162
- All other attendees, including partners and older children joining for the Friday garden party or other activities, must register for the reunion ticket package: Early Bird of €198 per person through 12 May, thereafter full price of €246 per person
- Sunday lunch: please refer to question above

• What will my partner do on campus during the sessions?

There is no separate programme for partners, but they are welcome to attend reunion activities as long as they are registered.

• Is there on-site childcare? How can I find a babysitter?

A list of babysitters is available upon request. Please contact the secretariat. 

• What is the dress code on campus for the reunion?

The dress code will be business casual for the on-campus events. If you are also attending the Summer Ball, please note that it is black tie.

• When will the class photo be available?

The class photo will be available after the reunion. Electronic copies will be sent to alumni attendees by email.

• 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 unforgettable Summer Ball—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!

•  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 subsidized 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 the alumni reunion 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 12 May 2025, inclusive
- 25% refund from 13 May through 6 June 2025 (registration closure)
- No refund possible after 6 June 2025

If INSEAD cancels the reunion in order to comply with French government Covid-19 regulations, INSEAD will refund 100% of reunion registration fees.

All attendees are encouraged to subscribe to personal travel insurance.

The Summer Ball at the historic Château de Fontainebleau is a special INSEAD tradition.

Though timed to coincide with the 5, 10, and 15-year reunion weekend, the Summer Ball is open to the wider INSEAD community: alumni, current students, staff, faculty, friends and families.

As the Summer Ball welcomes the wider INSEAD community, registration for this magical evening is separate from reunion registration, and Summer Ball tickets are not included in the reunion ticket package.

Summer Ball tickets are available at the Early Bird rate of €360 per person through 12 May 2025. From 13 May, full price tickets are available at €426 per person.

Click here to access the Summer ball website and register.

The secretariat 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 Social Committee, please contact Stéphanie Paille for the classes of MBA'20J&D, 15J&D and 10J&D.

If you’d like more information about your class’s Reunion Gift, please contact:
- Andrew Flather for MBA'10D
- Linda Eshel for MBA'10J
- Anuja Kelkar for classes MBA'15J&D
- Aurélie Cardon for classes MBA'20J&D

We look forward to seeing you in June!