Alumni Reunion Weekend - October 2018

Programme*

*The programme is subject to changes - please check this webpage regularly for updates.

Friday 5 October

Saturday 6 October

8:00	Registration and welcome coffee	Upper Gallery
9:00	Europe's Revolution Jonathan Story, Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy; The Shell Fellow in Economic Transformation, Emeritus The EU is embarked on a revolutionary experiment or more exactly on a series of revolutionary experiments. The reasons for this are rooted in the history of the twentieth century; but they are being implemented in the conditions of the 21st. What is crucial in the twenty first century is legitimacy. The EU does not have the legitimacy commensurate with its ambitions. So it either has to cut back on ambitions or to cut back on legitimacy.	Amphi A
10:15	Coffee Break
10:30	INSEAD Present and Future Nida Januskis, Associate Dean, Advancement Urs Peyer, Dean of Degree Programmes, Associate Professor of Finance Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean / Dean of Innovation The Eli Lilly Chaired Professor of Strategy and Innovation, Professor of Strategy Ilian Mihov, Dean of INSEAD, The Rausing Chaired Professor of Economic and Business Transformation, Professor of Economics	Amphi A
12:00	Lunch and group photos	INSEAD
14:00	Fireside chat with the Deans Ilian Mihov, Dean of INSEAD, The Rausing Chaired Professor of Economic and Business Transformation, Professor of Economics Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean / Dean of Innovation The Eli Lilly Chaired Professor of Strategy and Innovation, Professor of Strategy	Amphi B
14:45	Business and business schools as "a force for good": wishful thinking or categorical imperative? Media reports – quasi daily and in many countries - situations where corporations, their leaders and managers, seem to have a broken moral compass inducing negative consequences for people and for the planet. Governments hope to regulate, international organisations put pressure, society reacts negatively while trust in business and in its leaders has vanished, with serious consequences for corporations and for society. Could business schools become a "force for good", having a significant positive impact on business leaders and on their practices? Taking an example from China (with the use of a short case) we will question where change could come from and whether business schools can really do something about it and become "a force for good". Henri-Claude de Bettignies, Emeritus Professor of Asian Business; The Aviva Chair in Leadership and Responsibility, Emeritus	Amphi A
14.45	What's at Play? Fair Process Leadership challenges in Sports Sports organisations are often plagued by serious governance deficits and dysfunctionalaties. Frans Cornelis experienced them first hand. He used the principles taught at the International Directors Program to identify and fix them. This is a short version of the story of his journey, which is now being transformed into a new INSEAD Governance case study. Jose-Luis Alvarez, Senior Affiliate Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Academic Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre Frans Cornelis, MBA'83J
16:00	Coffee break
16:15	Class meetings organised by volunteers or free time
18:15	Dean's Leadership reception (by invitation only)	Cercle
19:30	MBA'62 reunion class dinner kindly hosted by Annie and Claude Rameau
20:00	MBA'73, MBA'78, MBA'83J&D, MBA'88J&D Reunion class dinners followed by dancing Dress code: black tie/evening dress or cocktail attire/cocktail dress	Château de Fontainebleau

Sunday 7 October

Speakers 

Registration and who is coming

Class of MBA'62 - click here
Class of MBA'73 - click here
Class of MBA'78 - click here
Class of MBA'83J - click here
Class of MBA'83D - click here
Class of MBA'88J - click here
Class of MBA'88D - click here
 

Accommodation options

INSEAD has made block bookings in area hotels for our alumni returning for the Reunion Weekend but please don't delay as we expect a high demand for rooms. In order to have the best rates and to secure your booking in the following hotels of Fontainebleau, please contact the hotel ahead of time and mention the code AROCT18 as the capacity in Fontainebleau is limited.

Below is a list of hotels including INSEAD residences:

• INSEAD Residences
• Hotels in Fontainebleau
• Other hotels (with no block booking)
• Other accommodation options

Practical information

How to get to INSEAD?

Need a refresher on how to get to INSEAD. Here are some directions to the campus.

Taxi reservations can be made directly through:

GTS (Groupe Taxis Services)
http://www.ftbtaxis.com/
E-mail : [email protected]
Téléphone : + 33 (0)6 4374 8590

Please click here for an estimated fare.

Welcome and registration

Registration will take place at the reunion welcome desks for each class. Your reunion coordinator will greet alumni and their partners with reunion packets and badges. The registration desks will be in the amphi area and will open on Friday at 7.00pm and on Saturday at 8:00am.

Dress code

The dress code is business casual for on-campus events and the Reunion class dinners at the Château are black tie or cocktail dress.

Computer 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 or consult the reunion programme.

Footnote shop

The campus shop located in the bar area will be open during the reunion. Find all your INSEAD gear and the latest business publications here.

Childcare

Most reunion events are not suitable for younger children. A list of babysitters is available upon request (please contact us at [email protected]). All arrangements for childcare are to be organized between the alumni and the babysitter.  If you would like to bring your older children to the reunion, you can register them as an adult guest.  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Sunday lunch

Interested in a farewell lunch on campus? Meet your friends at INSEAD restaurant. It will be specially open for you and your family (pay as you go).

Photos

Group photos will be taken on Saturday at lunchtime. These photos will be emailed to you after the reunion. INSEAD may also arrange for official photographers at events during the weekend. The photos taken may be used in future promotional material. Should you have any concerns about your picture appearing in such material, please inform us.

Making it happen

Get involved in the reunion organisation – Make the difference for this alumni reunion weekend.

INSEAD would like to thank our Reunion ambassadors:

CLASS OF 1962

Reunion Class Ambassadors - Philippe Guérin and Lee Remmers

CLASS OF 1978

Reunion Class Ambassador - John Singer
Reunion Committee - Alexandre Paternotte, Michel Blumenthal, Carlos Dexeus, Hermann zu Dohna, Peer Kølendorf, Barry Massey, Sue McInerney, Luigi Mencarelli, Nati Metuki, Ted Sankey, Jean-François Schock, Michael Ullmann

CLASS OF 1983J

Reunion Class Ambassador - Yves Bernheim
Reunion Committee - Frans Cornelis, Anthony Hall, Anthony Palmer, Hélène Ratte
Fund Committee - Yves Bernheim, Frans Cornelis, Andreas Lehmann, Priscilla de Moustier, Anthony Palmer

CLASS OF 1983D

Reunion Class Ambassador - Emmanuel Michau

Class of 1988J

Reunion Class Ambassador - Eric François
Reunion Committee - Domenico Cavaliere, Richard Denzler, Andreas Haindl, Richard Parsonson, Caroline van Scheltinga
Reunion Fund Class Ambassador - Domenico Cavaliere

CLASS OF 1988D

Reunion Class Ambassador - Christian Dreyer
Reunion Committee - Sarah Beseler, James Butler, Sylvie Denoble-Mayer, Morten Eldrup Jorgensen, Karen Fawcett, Peter Lakin, Andrea Majoli, Christopher Mathias, John Redfern, Albert Reiss, Jane Stevensen, Jos van der Hyden, Manuel von Moeller
Reunion Fund Class Ambassadors - Jos van der Hyden and Manuel von Moeller

If you would like to learn more about becoming an alumni volunteer, please contact:

Marie Ferreira
Manager, Alumni and Institutional Events
Tel: +33 1 60 72 42 74

Giving back

Alumni gifts provide valuable support for the INSEAD Alumni Fund.

Your contribution is an investment in enhancing the value of your school.  Every gift is important and we are deeply grateful to our alumni who support the school to mark the anniversary of their graduation.

INSEAD is special and the support of our alumni across the globe enables us to truly be ‘the Business School for the World’.

Make your gift now 

FAQs

• Can I register on the phone?
Once registration is launched, if you cannot access the registration website or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

• 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.

• 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 on line 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 any additional hotels or bed and breakfasts in the area which may have vacancies, please consult the Fontainebleau Tourist Office hotel listing, by clicking here.

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

• Can I bring my children to campus on Saturday?
Most reunion events are not suitable for younger children. A list of babysitters is available upon request (please contact us at [email protected]). If you would like to bring your older children (over 12) to the reunion, you can register them as an adult guest.

• What is the dress code on campus for the Reunion?
The dress code will be business casual for the on-campus events and the Reunion class dinners at the Château are black tie or cocktail attire (unless otherwise specified by your class).

• How can I find a babysitter?
A list of babysitters is available upon request - please contact us at [email protected].

• 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.

• How does the Saturday dinner work? Is it free seating or do we make up tables in advance?
The Saturday dinners are class dinners with no seating plans.

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

For those of you who would like to attend the Saturday night dinner and dance at the Château de Fontainebleau with your child(ren) under 18: do remember that alcohol will be served, and although we all agree that it should be enjoyed in moderation, we cannot guarantee that everyone will behave in an exemplary manner in front of your kids.  Please note that a ‘children’s menu’ is not available, hence there are no discounts to ticket prices (unless they are under three years old).

• How do I make a make an anniversary gift?
If you would like to participate in the class gift, please go to give.insead.edu/