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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the IMD Alumni Association?

    The IMD Alumni Association supports IMD’s growing alumni community around the world. The Association aims to bring IMD’s global alumni closer together, and to cater to their needs by complementing activities organized by the local Alumni Clubs, the IMD Classes and the special interest Communities. Its three pillars are: Connect, Learn and Develop.

    Who can join?

    Anyone eligible for IMD alumni status can join the IMD Alumni Association. Participants receive alumna/us status by completing an Open or Custom program with a minimum 10 full days of interactions over time, or completing a combination of Open, Custom or Online programs that cumulatively represent a minimum of 10 full days of interactions over time. More details on the IMD Alumni Policy conditions can be found here: https://www.imd.org/alumni/policy/

    Why join?

    Joining the Association will make it easier for you to stay connected to the growing IMD community and the powerful global network it represents. It will enable you to keep learning and grow personally and professionally, and to give back through volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

    When does membership run from?

    Membership of the IMD Alumni Association is annual and runs from 1 January to 31 December. You will be reminded to renew your membership before it runs out.

    I already belong to an IMD Alumni Club. What is the difference and why should I join the IMD Alumni Association?

    This IAA aims to complement the activities of our existing local Alumni Clubs, Classes and Communities, and to enhance the overall alumni experience. By bridging local and global alumni communities, we can create a stronger and more vibrant network that enriches the lives and professional journeys of all our alumni. The Association will offer other benefits, including alumni programming.

    I have already paid my Alumni Club membership fee. Do I get a discounted rate if I join the IMD Alumni Association too?

    Alumni Clubs are run independently of IMD, but once you have paid your club membership – your IAA membership will be complementary. We want to make sure that it will be easy to simultaneously join the Association and a Club. For now, Alumni Clubs continue to manage their membership cycle in the usual way. More information is available here: https://www.imd.org/alumni/clubs/ 

    Does the IMD Alumni Association membership allow me to participate in Alumni Clubs when I am travelling?

    Some Alumni Clubs have a free membership, and some others charge a nominal membership fee to help them cover operational costs. The IMD Alumni Association membership does not cover the membership of Alumni Clubs. However, all Club events are open to IMD Alumni unless specifically communicated (some events may have restrictions and be open to paying club members only). If the event is fee-based however, it will need to be settled separately.

    How will the IMD Alumni Association use the revenues generated from membership?

    The membership fee will be used to further develop the alumni programming and enable work on special projects. A successful Association could eventually support Alumni Clubs, Class initiatives and Communities financially.

    Who runs the IMD Alumni Association?

    The IMD Alumni Association’s Board oversees the Association’s activities and represents the international alumni community. The Association’s daily organizational activities are managed by the IMD Alumni Relations Office.