Dear students,
Applications are now open for our international seminar “Digital Entrepreneurs as Leaders in a Global Society”, which we offer in cooperation with the Hasso-Plattner Institute (HPI).
The 6-ECTS seminar combines leadership and entrepreneurship theory, personal reflection, and direct exposure to the global environments in which digital ventures are built and scaled.
A special highlight of the course is participation in the German-American Conference (GAC) at Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, USA from 9–11 October 2026. Alongside the conference, students will explore the Cambridge innovation ecosystem and engage with leaders from business, academia, politics, and entrepreneurship.
Previous GAC speakers included:
• Wendy Sherman (Former Deputy Secretary of State)
• Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission)
• David Sanger (The New York Times)
• Hazel Brugger (Comedian and Writer)
• Carsten Maschmeyer (Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author)
• and many others.
Who can apply?
• Students (BSc & MSc) of the University of Münster Business School (FB4)
• Students of the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of travel
How to apply (Deadline June 28, 2026):
Please apply via this form (https://forms.gle/iLYqQGtL5mjhPFAw6) and include:
• Your CV
• Your transcript(s)
• A short video answering:
• How would you benefit from attending GAC 2026? Pitch us a concrete
goal!?
• How would GAC benefit from having you?
• How would the University of Münster benefit from your participation?
For questions, feel free to reach out via mail to raphaela.kuhlmann@uni-muenster.de.
Best regards,
Thomas, Raphaela, and Robin