Academic Pillar

Opening Ceremony

The 39th STAR Management Week will kick off with an outstanding opening ceremony on this year’s theme: Build Bridges, Shape Futures. Our host Nathan de Groot will introduce various, prominent speakers who will inspire you by sharing their stories on how they Build Bridges and Shaped Futures. The Opening Ceremony will end with a networking drink and the event will be an afternoon to remember!

Honorary Discussions

This year the 13th edition of our well-known Honorary Discussions will take place! This event is the perfect opportunity for you to share your perceptions on various topics such as Sustainable Business and the Influence of Geopolitics, with 40 Honorary Guests and your fellow students. During the Honorary Discussions, 40 inspiring speakers from the top of the business and other fields of expertise will debate with 80 RSM students about relevant and interesting (business) topics. Since the table setting varies in each of the three rounds, you will speak with many different guests and fellow students. Each of the three discussion rounds will be introduced by an inspiring keynote speaker. The event will start with lunch and end with a networking drink where you get the chance to network with the Honorary Guests and your fellow students in an informal setting.

Visionary Voices

This year we will host the Visionary Voices. Speakers coming from a wide variety of both business and non-business related sectors get the opportunity to inspire the next generation with their visions. During this event, a diverse group of speakers share stories about their life journey and topics they are passionate about in an intimate theatre setting. There will be four rounds of 15 minute speeches, each followed by a brief plenary Q&A moment. The Visionary Voices will end with a networking drink, with the chance to meet and network with inspiring speakers and fellow students.

International Academic Event (IAE)

The International Academic Event is an academic event in which a group of around 25 students gets the opportunity to travel abroad and visit a partner university of RSM and one company. This trip aims to inspire students, who are the business leaders of the future. The students get the opportunity to learn more about international oriented companies and how these businesses operate on a daily basis.

This year we are going to Frankfurt, Germany! During this 3-day trip we will visit Frankfurt School of Finance and Management as well as Frankfurt’s office! Furthermore, there will be social activities and some nice dinners. Join the International Academic Event to get to know international companies, explore a new university, and get to know your fellow students from November 5th until November 7th!

STAR Tank

The 39th edition of STAR Management Week introduces an exciting new event: STAR Tank. Inspired by Shark Tank, this event offers ambitious start-ups the stage to pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of engaged venture capitalists. It’s a unique opportunity where groundbreaking ideas meet real investment potential. Students in the audience play an active role by asking questions within the rounds, to both the start-ups and investors. They will gain firsthand insights into the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital. This interactive experience not only challenges entrepreneurs to refine their pitches but also allows students to witness the decision-making process behind funding new ventures.

The STAR Tank will end with a networking drink where you get the chance for further discussion, creating valuable connections, and finding potential collaborations. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, future investor or student, STAR Tank promises to be an inspiring and dynamic experience!

Training Sessions

Develop and improve your skills during one of our interactive training sessions in a fun and informal way. Learn how to brand yourself, how to become a great leader, and how to set up your own innovative company! This year’s trainings are:
– AI Training
– Case Solving Training
– Investment Training
– Networking Training
– Public Speaking Training
– Negotiation Training