Amsterdam 2026: a strategic immersion at the heart of the EDHEC network

This week, 12 EDHEC Global MBAs landed in Amsterdam for a company trek rich in meetings and learning opportunities. Over three days, they explored the Dutch economic ecosystem alongside local partners… and above all, EDHEC alumni who opened the doors of their companies to them.

The trek began at Business France, where students gained deeper insight into Dutch culture and business practices. They were then welcomed at CBRE, Cognizant, Booking.com and FeedbackFruits. At each stage, professionals – including several EDHEC alumni – shared their expertise on key topics: organisational transformation, sustainability, artificial intelligence, change management and mergers and acquisitions within large international corporations.

Beyond the content itself, these visits illustrate the strength of the EDHEC network. Seeing former students, now consultants, managers or entrepreneurs, sharing their experience and answering MBAs’ questions adds a very tangible dimension to the academic journey. The networking evening organised with local alumni further confirmed how these moments of connection nurture career paths and reinforce a strong sense of belonging to the community.

The commitment of our alumni is essential to making this international immersion possible

These treks are organised by Jennifer Pasquier, Corporate Relations Manager at EDHEC. Thanks to alumni who agree to open their company doors, and with the support of EDHEC Alumni, she regularly coordinates these immersions at the heart of European business ecosystems.

Next stops: Brussels in May and Luxembourg in October.

EDHEC alumni based in these regions – or elsewhere – who would like to host a group of students within their company can contact Jennifer Pasquier at the following address: jennifer.pasquier@edhec.edu.

Initiatives made possible by the commitment of our alumni, once again illustrating the vitality and generosity of the EDHEC network.