Events

Get-togethers, Soft Skill Seminars, excursions, lecture series, the traditional Elite-Soccer-Cup and last but not least the graduation ceremony: The most important dates in the Elite Network of Bavaria can be found here.

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23
Apr 2026
The Green Hour
The well-established lecture series organized by the International Doctorate Program "Rethinking Environment" will continue this summer semester with thought-provoking presentations on environmental research in the humanities and social sciences. Discover diverse perspectives and current debates: link

Participation: Public
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17
Jul 2026
Elitenetzwerk Bayern FORUM
As part of the “Elitenetzwerk Bayern FORUM” lecture series, the Elite Graduate Program “Global Change Ecology” is hosting a festive event on the topic of “Biodiversity in Transition – Global Challenges” at the University of Bayreuth. The Elite Graduate Program is also celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Participation: All members of the Elite Network of Bavaria
Registration: See Community Portal
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21
Jul 2026
Summer Reception of the Bavarian State Parliament
One of the high­lights of the year is the Sum­mer Re­cep­tion of the Ba­varian State Par­lia­ment at beau­tiful Schleißheim Pal­ace. 10 of our mem­bers have the op­por­tunity to meet high-ranking per­sonali­ties from poli­tics and socie­ty at this fes­tive event.

Participation: All members of the Elite Network of Bavaria
Application: Until 10 April 2026 in the Community Portal
Guests enjoy the summer evening in the beautiful gardens in front of the festively illuminated Schleißheim Palace.
24
Jul 2026
Conference of the Akademie für Politische Bildung in Tutzing
We cordi­ally invite you to take part in the APB con­fer­ence in Tutz­ing on the topic of ‘Deutschlands und Europas Außenpolitik unter Druck’ and to join in the dis­cussions. We are ena­bling 10 mem­bers to attend free of charge at beau­tiful Lake Starnberg.

Participation: All active members of the Elite Network of Bavaria Registration: Until 9 July 2026 in the Community Portal
A conference building in front of Lake Starnberg on a sunny day.
25
Jul 2026
MWP Summer Academy in Disentis
From 25 July to 8 August, one of the two Summer Academies of the Max Weber Program will take place in Disentis, Switzer­land. In 2026, partici­pation will be open to students of all se­mesters for the first time. The inter­disciplinary work­groups will meet amid the im­posing Swiss moun­tains.

Participation: MWP scholarship holders and young alumni
Registration: From 1 April to 1 Mai 2026 in the Community Portal
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25
Jul 2026
132nd Softskill Seminar in Würzburg
From 25 to 26 July 2026, the Elite Net­work of Ba­varia will host a softskill semi­nar in Würzburg. These popu­lar work­shops cover the basics as well as the sub­tleties of key team and reflec­tion tech­niques.

Participation: All members of the Elite Network of Bavaria
Registration: Until 30 May 2026 in the Community Portal
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26
Jul 2026
Alumni run
The Garching "Rückenwindlauf" has been supporting the Initiative Krebskranke Kinder München e.V. for 16 years, supporting children with cancer and their families. A team of alumni from the Elite Network will participate in the run on 26 July 2026.

Participation: All alumni of the Elite Netzwork of Bavaria
Registration: Until 15 April 2026 in the Community Portal
The Rückenwindlauf logo, featuring the date and the slogan “We run for children.”
29
Jul 2026
Call for applications - Elite Graduate Programs
The Elite Network of Bavaria is establishing new Elite Graduate Programs with a focus on life sciences and medicine at Bavarian state and ecclesiastical universities. The deadline for the submission of a draft proposal is 29 July 2026.
https://www.elitenetzwerk.bayern.de/fileadmin/ESG/ESG_Ausschreibungsunterlagen_2026.zip | Download the application documents
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22
Aug 2026
MWP Summer Academy in Ljubljana
One of the two Summer Academies of the Max Weber Program will take place in Ljubljana from 22 to 30 August. If you are interested in participating in workgroups in a Mediterranean European capital, then this academy is an excellent choice!

Participation: MWP scholarship holders (from 5th sem.) and young alumni
Registration: From 1 April to 1 Mai 2026 in the Community Portal
A scenic view of Ljubljana’s old town with the Ljubljanica River, a boat, and historic buildings under a clear blue sky.
19
Sep 2026
133rd Softskill Seminar in Nuremberg
From 19 to 20 September 2026, the Elite Net­work of Ba­varia will host a softskill semi­nar in Nuremberg. These popu­lar work­shops cover the basics as well as the sub­tleties of key team and reflec­tion tech­niques.

Participation: All members of the Elite Network of Bavaria
Registration: Until 25 July 2026 in the Community Portal
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